Beer Guide - Internal News http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:49:30 +0000 15 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/45546-forum-upgrade/
There are a lot of changes as this is a major upgrade and touch wood most things appear to have come across smoothly and correctly. That is, except for the log-in component.
Invision power, the people who make the software in my experience have been quite good at upgrades and I've never had a major problem to date until now.

The primary reason behind this is that Beer Guide was originally built around an early version of ipBoard's authentication module. Which with the new version is a major rewrite, and there are no API's that I can find to leverage off yet. I have a few thoughts so its not the end of the world, but things will be a bit tricky for a while until I sort it out. The forums will still work, but everything else will be dead.

I hope to have them resolved soon, so please be patient in the meantime until its sorted.

Cheers,
Nathan]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:49:30 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/45546-forum-upgrade/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/9258-beer-places-directory-ready/
Essentially what this new feature provides is the following:

• A directory of beer "related" places, that are not Breweries. For example Homebrew Stores, Bottle Shops etc..
  
• A collection of information about each place. For example, do they offer Imported Beers or have a Beer Garden.

It is my hope that over time as this new database is populated we will end up with a very useful guide not only for planning potential pubs if travelling, but also a means to make it easier to hunt down that elusive beer your struggling to find.

Once the database reaches a reasonable size (I'll be populating some entries today) I will link it in with the reviews page to replace the "where do you review this beer" component already in place with a drop-down list of all the beer places in the database. This should pin-point an exact location on where someone can purchase a particular beer (draught or otherwise).

If you find any problems, or have any questions just ask - I'd love to hear some feedback.

Cheers!]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:13:22 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/9258-beer-places-directory-ready/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/2009-website-attacksabuse/
The positive note is that except for a few bogus beer bottle images uploaded to the website nothing else occurred. They created an account, and then uploaded porn and other useless images to various beers, but I believe I've cleaned these all up. These accounts have since been removed and their ips block, although I assume the ips were dynamic or from a decoy server anyway.

As a result, I've taken the following two steps to help prevent this from occurring in the future.

1. To upload a beer image from now on you will need to have reviewed "x" number of beers. I am not going to share this figure as it may encourage spam reviews. But for those that have been participating in the uploading legitimately already you will not be affected and you'll still be free to upload as desired.

2. I've blocked a huge list of browser agents, that is the unique identifier that a connection sends when it visits a website. The ones I've blocked are a combination of known bogus agents (ie: spam, virus etc..) as well as software designed to scrape or copy the content from webpages so people can display it quickly and easily on their own website.

I don't imagine any of these changes will affect the average user, and if nothing else should ensure that like Rate Beer, we don't end up in the trouble they are experiencing at the moment with the constant attack from hackers.

If you strike any problems please reply to this post, but as I mentioned earlier I doubt anyone who is a legitimate user will even notice the changes.

Cheers!
Nathan]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:45:04 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/2009-website-attacksabuse/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1868-bottle-shop-focus-tags/
This functionality is now complete and there is a new option on every beer information page (the one which has the reviews on it) called: Print Bottle Shop Focus Tags, for an example click here.

Each printable sheet will contain 4 tags and I recommend printing them if possible on thicker card style paper for longevity. Each tag is stamped with the Weighted Rating for the beer, a description of the beer and a recommendation level from the following:
- Avoid
- Recommended
- Highly Recommended
- Do Not Miss This One!

Each level of recommended is also uniquely coloured to help draw attention to the higher ranked beers in your store.

Additionaly each tag has the month of printing stamped on them to help your clients determine how accurate or reliable the score really is.

The tags are designed to be printed with your browser configured to print background colours, but they will still work even if your browser does not allow this setting. If you're not sure how to setup your browser, don't hesitate to ask by posting in the forums here.

As always I'd appreciate your feedback on the tags, and of course if you have any suggestions on how to improve them I'd like to hear about it also.

Cheers!]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:56:03 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1868-bottle-shop-focus-tags/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1850-shopping-list-functionality/
To try and solve my own problem I have just uploaded some new functionality to the site.

Located in the right hand menu (when you're logged in) is a new option with a shopping trolley to the left of the menu item called: My Shopping List. For example, click to view my own shopping list.

At always, if you have any feedback on the new functionality or encounter any problems please let me know.

I hope others find this useful, as I know I will.

PS - There is also a print option, that way you can easily take the list to the bottl'o with you.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:55:08 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1850-shopping-list-functionality/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1785-new-layout/
It is my hopes that nothing major is broken but as the entire website, including the database used to record all the data and all the code used to interface with the database, has been rewritten entirely from scratch there is likely to be a niggle here or there.

If you do have any issues, please let me know and I'll fix them up. Also if you have any suggestions for new features don't be afraid to ask.

There is only one feature I haven't implemented yet that will be available by the weeks end and that is the ability to upload photos to the site - for example beer bottle imagery or logos etc.. I'll let everyone know once that is in place.

One new feature requested, which I have implemented is a Brewery Directory which allows you to drill down into seperate Regions, Countries or States (only Australian States at this stage) to find a particular brewery you are interested in - or if you're just interested in seeing whats in a certain place. Another commonly requested feature was a search 'tag' cloud. Basically this is just a cloud which lists the most popular search keywords people are entering. You can find this in the footer of every page of the site and everytime someone performs a search, this is automatically updated.

I hope you all like the new look, and I'd appreciate any feedback if you have any.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:53:39 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1785-new-layout/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1762-battle-of-the-blondes/
Woolworths Platinum Blonde and;
Tooheys White Stag

Thats right, two new comers to the Low-Carb genre.

Woolworths' Platinum Blonde aims to capture as much as 10 per cent of the low-carb beer market by the end of this summer (2008). Private label or house brands account for 20 per cent of grocery sales. But unlike imported brands such as Sol and Hollandia, Platinum is the first beer to be brewed just for Woolworths in Australia.

Tooheys too have added a new low-carb beer to its range – Tooheys New White Stag. Which is a full-strength mainstream beer, yet contains only one-third of the carbohydrates of regular beer.

It appears to be a trend these days to produce low carb beers to reduce Australians' waist lines, will it last or is it just a fad? Only time will tell.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:09:51 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1762-battle-of-the-blondes/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1746-rsl-loses-smoking-ban-appeal/ test case to allow smoking in partially covered indoor areas.

ClubsNSW championed efforts by Dubbo RSL to counter Health Department instructions to ban smoking in a recently refurbished terrace that opened onto a courtyard.

The Dubbo RSL was one of hundreds of registered clubs across the state that collectively invested more than $400 million to refurbish gaming areas to prevent poker machine players from leaving the premises to smoke.

The investments were meant to remedy a shortfall in gaming revenue hat have brought the future of registerd clubs into question since anti-smoking laws were introduced in July last year. It has resulted in the sector posting its worst financial year on record, with revenue down 11 per cent and 25 clubs closing or amalgamating with neighbouring venues.

The court ruled smoking should not be allowed inside the Dubbo RSL’s gaming terrace or TAB outdoor areas because the ceilings were enclosed even though the walls opened up onto outdoor areas.

"If the area in question is not covered by a roof, the opportunity is available for smoke to disperse to the atmosphere," the court ruled. "However, when the relevant place has a roof the smoke may only escape laterally, and the extent of lateral openings becomes the critical issue affecting the healthiness of the premises."

ClubsNSW chief executive David Costello said he was disappointed with the decision, adding that the community benefits of indoor smoking bans would be compromised because smokers in clubs would now be forced onto footpaths. He said he would consult with its legal team before making a detailed comment.

To read the judgment can in full, click here.

Story courtesy of The Shout (Ian Neubauer).]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:46:46 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1746-rsl-loses-smoking-ban-appeal/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1727-burliegh-brewing-full-time-position-available/ Please note: The following advertisment has been grabbed from Aussie Homebrewers and not passed directly onto Beer Guide. We are simply given Burliegh Brewing a little additional coverage as we have done with other breweries in the past. Their website is: www.burleighbrewing.com

Burliegh Brewing are seeking a multi-talented, energetic and super-organised person to join our dynamic team and keep us all organised as we march forward with making more and more beer. If you know anyone who fits the bill, pelase let us know!

This non-production role will be varied:

Reception / Personal Assistant duties
Processing of order / basic bookkeeping
Organising events and assisting with promotional activities
Maintaining databases
And that's just the first day.

The position is full-time, with occasional weekend / after hours work likely. You will need to be skilled in the use of Work and Excel. Familiarity with Quickbooks is also an advantage.

If you have the sills required for this position and if people describe you as:

Self motivated and competent
Proactive / Confident
A good communicator - both verbal and written
Professional
Highly skilled in customer service
Ridiculously well organised
A team player
Then we'd like to hear from you!

To apply, email your resume with details of previous experience to info@burleighbrewing.com before 30 September 2008.]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:21:57 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1727-burliegh-brewing-full-time-position-available/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1722-warners-at-the-bay-beer-festival-2008/
Location: Glades Function Centre,
270 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay

Tastings from 12 noon.
$30 per ticket per day to taste over 100 beers from 25 suppliers, including a free sausage sizzle.

I'll be there and hope to see a few other members also - if you do see me there don't hesitate to say hello.]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:30:05 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1722-warners-at-the-bay-beer-festival-2008/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1495-st-arnou-to-expand-operations/ St Arnou has extended its national packaged beer distribution and is now available in numerous liquor retailers.

The award-winning range of beers includes St Arnou Premium Blonde and Pilsner, created in authentic European styles.

St Arnou national sales manager for packaged beer, Nick Allardice, said extending the distribution had already been well received by the public.

"The growth in St Arnou packaged nationally is phenomenal. I think five years of ‘tap only’ created a latent demand beyond our expectations," he said.

St Arnou is available from Dan Murphy’s, Vintage Cellars, 1st Choice and certain independent liquor stores.

Story courtesy of The Shout.]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:46:52 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1495-st-arnou-to-expand-operations/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1494-2004-coopers-vintage-ale-fetches-2100-at-auction/ 2004 Coopers Vintage Ale has sold for a record breaking $2100 at an Adelaide auction, the largest amount ever paid for a bottle of Coopers.

The limited edition boxed magnum signed by Tim, Glen, Maxwell and Bill Cooper, was donated to the Brighton Football Club charity fundraiser to help former player Josh Liddy who became a tetraplegic following a tragic accident last year.

The event held on July 6 raised more than $100,000, with proceeds going toward medical expenses and housing renovations for the Liddy family.

Coopers was happy to contribute to the cause by donating the 2004 Vintage, and announced the 2008 Vintage Ale will be released in late August in time for Father’s Day.

In further news for Coopers, the brewer recently opened an office in New York to help drive exports into the US market.
Coopers chairman and marketing director, Glen Cooper, said the move aims to capitalise on America’s growing interest in the brand.

"We have been working with wholesalers on the east and west coast of America for a number of years and they have been urging us to increase our profile in the US," he said. "There is a growing appreciation for our ales in the USA craft beer market which we are keen to push."

Story courtesy of The Shout.]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:42:47 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1494-2004-coopers-vintage-ale-fetches-2100-at-auction/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1455-shorts-and-yard-glasses-to-be-banned/
These include the restriction or prohibition of shots, yard glasses and jugs of mixed spirits, happy hours that last for more than two hours and extend past 9:00pm, viral marketing promotions, two for the price of one offers, cocktails named after sexual acts, promotional cards as well as challenges, lotteries and games of skill or chance that involve the consumption of alcohol.

The draft guidelines were designed to reduce harm associated with the misuse and abuse of liquor and encourage responsible attitudes and practices in regard to the promotion, sale and supply of liquor in the state.

They coincide with the July 1 introduction of the NSW Liquor Act 2007, which empowers the Director of Liquor and Gaming to issue guidelines that indicate the kinds of activities and promotions he or she would prohibit or restrict.

Licensees who fail to abide by the new guidelines — once and if they come into effect — will be prosecuted and fined up to $5500.

The guidelines are now open for public consultation. Organisations and individuals interested in making a submission may do so by contacting Robert Hanns on 02 9995 0776. Submissions close on August 31.

To see the complete draft guideline on liquor promotions for NSW, click here.

Article courtesy of The Shout]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:31:46 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1455-shorts-and-yard-glasses-to-be-banned/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1285-recent-violence-smears-newcastle-hoteliers/
A spokesperson for the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing said the Licensing Court would not comment on the case while it was under deliberation. He said the licensees’ appeal has been adjourned for mention on June 25. A second appeal to stay the curfew until the case is heard has also been set aside for June 16.

Police officers and residents’ groups supporting the lockout said the weekend brawls that resulted in several police officers receiving minor injuries validated the lockout.

But licensees said individuals must take the onus for responsible drinking and that police were ill-equipped to deal with rapidly changing lifestyle and entertainment patterns.

Shadow Police Minister, Mike Gallacher, concurred, saying the brawls highlighted the necessity for Newcastle Police resource to be bolstered in this week’s State Budget.

“It is unacceptable that there were not enough officers available in the Newcastle region to take care of the incident,” he said. “[Premier] Morris Iemma and [Police Minister] David Campbell ‘talk tough’ on this issue but the reality is new laws and harsher penalties are a waste of time unless they can be enforced.”

Story courtesy of The Shout.

Editorial addition: This is actually the second or third weekend in a row that clashes with police and violence outside of local pubs in the area have occurred. It is becoming a broken record in the local rag and should be proof enough that the curfew and tax increase on alcopops has done nothing to reduce the impact drunken louts have on the public - but instead increased the incidents in the area.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:48:10 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1285-recent-violence-smears-newcastle-hoteliers/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1262-singapore-beer-festival/
Between the 2nd and 5th of October at Fort Canning Park, thousands of fun lovers and beer enthusiasts will raise a glass to celebrate their love of beer while enjoying great entertainment from international music artistes and stand-up comedians, plus a wide range of other entertainment.

The trade afternoons at the Singapore Beer Festival represent a significant opportunity for participants to meet and interact with industry professionals and key decision makers from the Asia Pacific region, China and beyond.

Set within the lush tropical landscape of Fort Canning Park and boasting a world-class showcase of beer brands, this truly international event will become a regular entry in every beer lover's social diary for years to come.

Visit www.singaporebeerfestival.com now or email keryn@singaporebeerfestival.com for more details.

Beer Guide Editorial:
Having spoken with Keryn regarding this there are already a number of Australian Breweries on board including Little Creatures, Bluetongue, Cascade, Jarrah Jacks and Fosters. It sounds like a fantastic festival and if you are interested in going please contact us as we may have some free tickets available in the very near future.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 02:47:13 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1262-singapore-beer-festival/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1249-hunter-beer-company-now-hiring/
The Hunter Beer Co. is sited at Potters Hotel and Brewer at the gateway to the Hunter vineyards. The award-winning micro-brewery prides itself on producing a range of high quality beers. The management team are now hiring energetic people with a passion for working with craft beer and who aim to please customers.

All staff need to be flexible and available to work evening and weekend shifts. RSA essential.

If you are looking for a company that cares about its people, please send your resume and a brief covering to vince@pottersbrewery.com.au or drop in to Potters on Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 05:14:43 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1249-hunter-beer-company-now-hiring/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1227-james-squire-to-release-pepperberry-beer/ James Squire will release for the winter 10,000 cases of a limited edition James Squire beer flavoured with a native Australian spice — the pepperberry.

James Squire managing director and chief brewer, Chuck Hahn, told TheShout the new product will be included within the James Squire Limited Release range that has previously been used for exploring new flavours and brewing techniques.

Past releases include the aromatic Hop Thief Ale brewed with specially selected hops in celebration of the annual hop harvest, and the Rum Rebellion Porter matured in oaken rum casks.

"It will mainly be off-premise, however there is likely to be a few kegs through the James Squire Brewhouse," Hahn said.

The pepperberry is a spicy berry — not a peppercorn — described as possessing a floral aroma and a smooth heat that distinguishes itself from most other varieties of pepper.

Pepperberries are found in the cool rainforests of Tasmania as well as the high country of Victoria and southern NSW and have evolved from the flora of ancient Gondwanaland. The pepperberry is harvested from a five-metre tree in areas that offer high altitude and high rainfall

Traditionally, pepperberries are used for preparing soup, vinegar as well as seasoning pasta and game, and bleeds a burgundy or rich plum colour when mixed.]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 07:01:25 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1227-james-squire-to-release-pepperberry-beer/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1192-300-beer-tax-threatens-micro-breweries/ Snowy Mountains Brewery director Kevin O’Neill.

“This tax comes on top of 50% excise already paid per carton and makes it almost impossible to survive for most in the micro industry. This figure is too high. The bigger breweries may be able to sustain these costs but most small operators will struggle. We should have a form of tax relief whereby the more product made, the more excise paid. That is not the current reality, and to have a 300% increase in tax proposed defies belief”, said Mr O’Neill, who founded the award winning boutique label.

“We already pay CPI excise twice a year so to raise taxes even more so is just asinine” he added.

“If the reason they have proposed this tax is to stem binge drinking, then why forecast a figure of $2billion in revenue raised in 4 years at current drinking levels? It is transparent that the real reason for this proposal is as a revenue raising exercise. This will kill the micro industry because we don’t cut corners, we don’t use inferior adjuncts like cane or corn to offset rising costs.”

“The Labour government is supposed to be the people’s government and look what they are doing to employment with small business. This must discourage investors from being involved with micro brewers because the margins don’t make it an appealing investment”.

It has commonly been said in the industry that 90% of micro breweries collapse in the first three years, according to Mr O’Neill.

“This will make sure that estimation is on the mark if it isn’t already. If the increased prices for barley malt and hops aren’t already challenging the smaller breweries enough, this tax rise will surely place some in jeopardy. This is a band-aid solution from the Rudd government, a great example of smoke and mirrors. People will still continue to buy alcohol, they will just cease to go to the pub or they will buy cheap alternatives with nastier ingredients or make their own, which means the alcohol can’t be regulated. So, two industries will be affected.”

“We try to do the right thing and make a better product with better ingredients, and this is suggested – it is unfathomable.”

Mr O’Neill said beer consumption in Australia is already the lowest since 1961.

“With already elevated living expenses, food costs and interest rates, this tax increase will surely be felt by many consumers and have a negative impact on smaller breweries around the country.”

Article courtesy of Use Your Mind]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 01:12:53 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1192-300-beer-tax-threatens-micro-breweries/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1188-new-look-to-forum/
There may be a few little bugs here and there and I'd appreciate it if you could forward these to me.

There also may be a few minor changes over the next few days to colours etc as I get feedback from people regarding readability etc..

I hope you enjoy it, and for those who frequent the site often this is a little prelude as to what to expect with the next version of Beer Guide.

Cheers!]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 08:12:35 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1188-new-look-to-forum/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1133-server-migration/
There was a single review but about a dozen new beers and a few breweries added which aren't on this new server.

I apologise for the issue, however the server migration had to be completed. I had just hoped DNS would updated quicker.]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 06:28:45 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1133-server-migration/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1084-membership-drive-win-a-dozen-beers/ (2008).

We ask that you tell all of your friends about our community and get them to sign up. During the registration process make sure they enter your member/user name in the 'Referrer' option box to ensure your referral counts.

To reward you for helping us build our membership base, the Australian member who refers the most people during May will receive a dozen beers for their trouble. We'd prefer those members you refer remain active, but this will not be enforced. The winner will be revealed at the end of May, and the leaderboard will remain secret till then to make it interesting.

The winner will recieve beers which have been kindly donated by Not Just Wine, an online retailer which specialises in Belgian beer. We are also pleased to announce that recent discussions between myself with Not Just Wine has resulted in them agreeing to assist the website during this and possible future drives and/or competitions by becoming a site sponsor.

In return for their support please visit Not Just Wine, browse their wares, and order some of your favourite beer/s. If something you are looking for isn't on their website do not hesitate to call them or shoot them an email and Don will get back to you rather quickly.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:47:52 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1084-membership-drive-win-a-dozen-beers/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1038-beer-guide-free-email-accounts/
Combining the power and versatility of Google Apps, Beer Guide Australia now offers to its users the ability to create a personalised beer email address. We have enabled a specific domain for this task which is mybeermail.com and we are accepting registrations now for anyone wishing to have their own @mybeermail.com address. For example: johnsmith@mybeermail.com.

Features include a massive 6.6gb storage capacity so you never need delete an email again as well as enterprise grade Spam and Junk-mail filtering provided by Google and IMAP/Pop3 access should you wish to access your emails offline.

If this sounds as exciting to you as it is for us, then request your own mail account today by replying to this topic in our forums. Beer Guide staff will be checking this forum reguarly to create accounts as they are requested.

Once you have your account please share this information amongst your friends and family but be aware once someone has snapped up an address it is no longer available - so get in quick!]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:03:40 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/1038-beer-guide-free-email-accounts/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/767-nrl-footy-tipping-competition-2008/
To join, simply visit www.oztips.com register an account if you do not already have one and join our competition.

The details are as follows:
Comp#: 120922
Password: beer

The rules are a typical straight tipping competition whereby points are allocated for correctly tipping a win or draw. No points will be allocated for those incorrectly tipping, nor where a draw is the result and you didn't tip it.

If you are late joining the competition you will be allocated an average of all scores to date plus you'll be given a bonus of two points to even things out a little better.
If you are late tipping your results on any given week, you'll be allocated the lowest result minus one point as a penalty.

Full instructions on how to Tip can be found on the website by clicking on the 'Help' link in the top header.

I hope everyone has a good time, and hopefully we get a few signups for this comp. Please feel free to pass it on to anyone you think might be interested as it is far from being a private competition - the more the merrier!

Lastly, regarding prizes; I'd like to get the competition open to the public but if there is enough interest for a prize pool (ie: people pay an entry fee and the money is pooled into a prize pool) please let me know before the competition starts in March and I'll work something out.

Cheers!]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:22:59 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/767-nrl-footy-tipping-competition-2008/ http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/734-australia-post-lifestyle-survey-08/
You'll just need to complete the following suvery by clicking here to be in the running. The survey takes around 20 minutes depending on your situation and you can gain additional entries on some of the questions/answers.

Good luck all!]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:44:27 +0000 http://www.beerguide.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/734-australia-post-lifestyle-survey-08/