1. Promoter
The promoter of the Jingle Through Geraldton Competition ("Competition") is the City of Greater Geraldton ("City").
2. Eligibility
2.1 Entry is open to businesses located within the City of Greater Geraldton Central Business District (CBD), as shown on the map below published by the City.
2.2 Eligible businesses must: a) operate from premises with a publicly visible shopfront; and
b) install and maintain a festive-themed display visible to the public.
2.3 To be eligible, participating businesses must register through the City’s official Jingle Through Geraldton webform by 9.00am on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
2.4 Late registrations will not be accepted.
2.5 Displays must be installed by 1 December 2026 and remain in place until at least 4 January 2027.
2.6 Businesses owned or operated by City of Greater Geraldton employees or their immediate family members are not eligible to win a business prize.
2.7 Businesses employing a City employee or immediate family member in a minor, casual or non-controlling capacity may remain eligible at the City's discretion.
2.8 City employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the voters' prize draw.
2.9 Individuals under 18 years of age must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before entering the voters' prize draw.
2.10 Participation in the Competition is free of charge.
3. Display Requirements
3.1 Entrants are responsible for ensuring all decorations, fixtures and displays are safe, securely installed and appropriately maintained throughout the Competition period.
3.2 Displays must not obstruct footpaths, entrances, exits, disability accessways or public infrastructure.
3.3 All electrical equipment and installations must comply with applicable Australian Standards and any relevant legislative requirements.
4. Voting
4.1 Voting is open from 1 December 2026 to 4 January 2027.
4.2 Votes may be submitted via: a) the City’s Jingle Through Geraldton webpage; or b) the Competition QR code.
4.3 Each voter may submit one vote.
4.4 Any attempt to manipulate, duplicate, automate or fraudulently influence the voting process may result in the disqualification of votes and/or entrants at the City's discretion.
4.5 The City's decision regarding voting eligibility and validity is final.
5. Treasure Hunt
5.1 The treasure hunt is open from Tuesday 1 December to Monday 4 January 2027.
5.2 Treasure hunt maps will be available from the Civic Centre, the Visitor Centre and the Geraldton Regional Library. Treasure hunt maps can also be downloaded for printing from the City's website.
5.3 Participants must visit each participating business to obtain the business’ sticker or stamp on their map.
5.4 Only treasure hunts maps with stamps or stickers from all participating businesses are eligible to go into the draw.
5.5 Fully completed treasure hunt maps can be submitted at the Geraldton Regional Library, the Visitor Centre or City Civic Centre.
6. Business Prizes
6.1 The three businesses receiving the highest number of valid votes will receive the following prizes:
First Prize
- Premium Business Branding Photography Package valued at $2,500.
Second Prize
- Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Card valued at $1,500.
Third Prize
- Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry Membership and Marketing Package.
6.2 Winners will be determined on 6 January 2027.
6.3 Winners will be notified by email or telephone and published on the City's website and social media channels.
6.4 Winners must not publicly announce or promote their success until the City has issued its official media release.
7. Voters' Prize Draw
7.1 Three eligible voters will be selected by random draw on 6 January 2027.
7.2 Each selected voter will receive a $50 Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Card.
7.3 Three eligible participants who submitted completed treasure hunt maps will be selected by random draw on 6 January 2027.
7.4 Each selected participant will receive a $100 Buy Local Greater Geraldton Gift Card.
7.5 If a prize winner: a) cannot be contacted within fourteen (14) business days; or b) declines or is unable to accept the prize, the City may conduct a redraw.
8. Prize Conditions
8.1 Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
8.2 If a prize becomes unavailable for any reason, the City reserves the right to substitute the prize with a prize of equal or greater value.
9. Photography, Filming and Publicity
9.1 By entering the Competition, participating businesses consent to the City photographing, filming and recording their displays.
9.2 Entrants grant the City a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use photographs, video recordings and images of participating displays for promotional, marketing, reporting and publicity purposes.
9.3 By accepting a prize, entrants consent to the publication of their business name, photographs and Competition-related content on the City's website, social media channels, marketing materials and media releases.
10. Safety and Compliance
10.1 The City may disqualify any entrant whose display:
- a) is unsafe;
b) contains offensive, inappropriate or unlawful content;
c) breaches any applicable law, local law or regulation; or
d) otherwise fails to comply with these Terms and Conditions.
10.2 Entrants are solely responsible for ensuring their participation complies with all applicable laws, approvals, safety requirements and property access obligations.
10.3 The City accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury arising from the installation, maintenance or removal of displays.
11. City Rights and Disqualification
11.1 The City reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any entrant, voter or treasure hunt participant..
11.2 The City may disqualify any entrant, voter or participant who: a) provides false or misleading information; b) breaches these Terms and Conditions; or c) interferes with the fair operation of the Competition.
11.3 The City's decision regarding eligibility, voting, prizes and Competition administration is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
12. Amendment, Suspension or Cancellation
12.1 The City reserves the right to vary, suspend or cancel the Competition at any time where, in its reasonable opinion, circumstances make it necessary to do so.
12.2 The City will not be liable for any loss or expense arising from any amendment, suspension or cancellation of the Competition.
13. Privacy
13.1 The City will collect, use and disclose personal information for the purposes of administering the Competition, conducting the prize draw, communicating with entrants and promoting Competition outcomes.
13.2 Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the City's Privacy Policy.
13.3 By entering the Competition, participants consent to the collection and use of their personal information for Competition-related purposes.