ACO Auction catalogue | La Dolce Vita

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THE ACO’s 2016 SYDNEY FUNDRAISING GALA WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2016 SYDNEY TOWN HALL

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THE ACO GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES The dedication of all those who have worked with us to produce La Dolce Vita, including the members of the Orchestra, our staff and volunteers.

Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer – Chris Taylor Guest Chef – Stefano Manfredi Artistic Director - Richard Tognetti AO Production - Event Emporium Invitation and Program Design – Elton Ward Creative Deputy General Manager - Jessica Block Events Manager – Tom Tansey

OUR SPECIAL THANKS To the Sydney Event Committee for its invaluable contribution to the ACO Liz Lewin (Chair), Jane Adams, Lillian Armitage, Lucinda Cowdroy, Sandra Ferman, JoAnna Fisher, Fay Geddes, Julie Goudkamp, Deb Hopper, Lisa Kench, Julianne Maxwell, Karissa Mayo, Edwina McCann, Elizabeth McDonald, Nicole Sheffield, John Taberner, Lynne Testoni.

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BRISBANE 1300 707 147 ADELAIDE 1300 856 429 PERTH 1300 795 369

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN

FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR The arts in Australia and the name of the Belgiorno-Nettis family are practically synonymous. At the heart of this extraordinary family dynasty is none other than the Chairman of the Board of the Australian Chamber Orchestra: Mr Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM.

When I joined the Australian Chamber Orchestra as a Director 20 years ago, I had no idea where that journey would take me. In 1996, Richard Tognetti’s gift of creativity and performance excellence was already established. Since then, the Orchestra has attained a rare and unique status as the best music ensemble of its kind in the world. It has been a privilege to be part of this.

Watching Guido steer the ACO to its current position as “the finest string ensemble on the planet” will be remembered in history as a period characterised by exemplary and inspirational leadership. It is due, in no small part, to his tireless efforts that the ACO has become a globally recognised musical brand.

New areas of creative excitement are many, with one of the most significant being ACO Collective and its engagement with regional Australia and broader music education. Richard’s musical and film collaborations are also rightly celebrated, whether the crossover be with musician and composer Johnny Greenwood, Sydney Dance Company guru Rafael Bonachela, our national philosopher and cartoonist Michael Leunig, or international jet-setter Barry Humphries, to mention a few. It’s hard to keep up with them! So, what more can there be, you may ask? In my observation, Richard’s creativity has not reached its peak - there is still much to do that will dazzle more audiences.

When Guido began his tenure as Chairman, the ACO premises was a cramped studio in Kings Cross. Guido worked with a youthful Richard Tognetti to realise his dream of a purpose-built home for the core group of ten violins, three violas, three cellos, and one double bass.

This dream quickly became a reality, and the ACO Studio was established at its current location in Circular Quay.

The Orchestra is now entering the next exciting phase of its development, and with that the need for a larger home - one with more space, more amenity for our musicians and collaborators to prepare and experiment within, and importantly a place where our audiences, students and our immediate family and you, our extended family, can share in both our preparation and presentation.

The relocation of the Orchestra to the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct at Pier 2/3 will help take us to a new level of collaborative creativity and opportunity, and provide a sense of belonging. This will be the Company’s single most important initiative since the appointment of Richard as Artistic Director 25 years ago.

So, Guido has once again risen to this challenge. He has lobbied hard to secure our next home at Pier 2/3 in the newly minted Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. The ambition of building a home for the ACO couldn’t be undertaken without the solid foundations, practices and culture which have been imbued under Guido’s leadership.

I feel a strong bond to the ACO’s part in this Arts Precinct project. My family company Transfield was responsible for the redevelopment of the larger Walsh Bay Precinct, including the resolution to designate that Pier 2/3 be returned to Arts use only. Even though the project is approved, the day the ACO moves in will fulfil a dream I conceived in 1988 with a submission presented to the equivalent of Arts NSW.

As we rapidly move towards 2019 and our next big move to Walsh Bay and all that means for our audiences, staff and musicians, we pause to acknowledge the enormous contribution which continues to be made by Guido to the life force of your Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Tonight we thank you Guido for your 20 years of inspired, and inspiring leadership.

I hope you will join me in supporting this important initiative.

Richard Evans

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM

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CHRIS TAYLOR

EVENING PROGRAM

MASTER OF CEREMONIES AND AUCTIONEER

PRE-DINNER DRINKS WELCOME BY THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES ENTRÉE

PERFORMANCE BY RICHARD TOGNETTI AO AND THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND THE STUDENTS FROM SOLDIERS’ SETTLEMENT PUBLIC SCHOOL, MATRAVILLE AND FROM THE PENRITH STRINGS

Chris Taylor is best known as a member of The Chaser team, responsible for television programs such as The Hamster Wheel, The Chaser’s War on Everything and CNNNN on ABC TV. The Chaser’s production team recently opened a theatre in Redfern which rivals City Recital Hall in all aspects except for acoustics, comfort and cultural significance. On the upside, it is further away from The Ivy.

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Chris recently teamed up with the ACO to compose a thrilling new work titled Symphony for Kazoo and Slide Whistle. It will have its ACO premiere in 2028, at the earliest.

GEORG JENSEN RAFFLE DRAW LIVE AUCTION SUPPORT THE ACO’s EDUCATION PROGRAM DESSERT CLOSE OF THE SILENT AUCTION

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

BID ON THE SILENT AUCTION

TAKE PART IN THE LIVE AUCTION

Throughout the night using your mobile phone or tablet

Six amazing items

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS

MAKE A FULLY TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

Your chance to win a total of $10,000 worth of Georg Jensen vouchers

Support the ACO’s Education Program – either after the live auction or at any time via Item 1 on your phone.

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Funds raised from tonight’s event will support the ACO’s National Education Program, which costs approximately $2.7 million to run each year. Government funding makes up just 14% of the ACOs’ annual income. Therefore, we rely on the support of our generous donors and partners to enable our programs to continue. Tonight we would love to raise $500,000 to support our National Education Program.

Here are just a few of the education programs which your generous support tonight will help fund:

PENRITH STRINGS Providing secondary school students in Western Sydney with unique opportunities to play alongside ACO musicians learning what it is like to play in a professional orchestra and offering life changing access for Australia’s promising young musicians.

“Loved it! Listening to them play is aweinspiring and so getting to play with them was just the GREATEST HONOUR.”

MUSIC AND ART Teaching children to express their ideas and reactions to music through visual art - delivered by video conferencing into primary schools around Australia.

“You taught me about the artwork, tempo, emotions, instruments, vibrations, dynamics, compositions and composers like Beethoven and the person that did the seasons, Vivaldi.”

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EMERGING ARTISTS’ PROGRAM Mentoring the country’s most promising young string players and providing exclusive opportunities to learn from ACO musicians as part of ACO Collective, our regional touring orchestra. To date, five Emerging Artists have won full-time positions with the ACO.

“I’ve learnt SO much from the two weeks with him [Pekka] - technique, music, dare I say life.”

Ben Adler, Violin Emerging Artist 2016

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

“Our favourite part of ‘The Four Seasons’ was the music painting the picture of the hunt. You told us that we could scream when the prey was captured.

We loved that!”

Bringing music into the lives of disadvantaged primary school children in Sydney and Melbourne with the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, through engaging, interactive workshops and concerts.

ACO MOVE Providing creative and inclusive music and movement workshops for young adults with disability who experience teamwork, increased self-esteem and the sheer joy of music.

“For a moment, it doesn’t even matter that people with disabilities face so many barriers to access and inclusion. Because in here, we are free just to be, and find a way to move forward from that (sometimes quite literally).”

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GEORG JENSEN RAFFLE

First Prize $5,000 Georg Jensen Voucher Second Prize $2,500 Georg Jensen Voucher Third Prize $1,500 Georg Jensen Voucher Fourth Prize $1,000 Georg Jensen Voucher

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RULES AND CONDITIONS statement contained in the program, or made orally at the sale or elsewhere, shall be deemed to be an assumption of liability.

During the evening at La Dolce Vita, the Australian Chamber Orchestra will be offering you both a Silent and Live Auction, giving you the opportunity to bid for a range of valuable and exciting items. We recommend that guests familiarise themselves with the following Rules & Conditions of these auctions.

9. The ACO reserves the right to withdraw and/ or alter any item on sale prior to the call for bids.

10. Any items not fully paid for or not removed in accordance with these terms will be resold by public auction or privately at the risk and expense of the successful bidder who shall be held liable for any deficiency that may arise from resale, together with costs incurred.

LIVE AUCTION 1. The Live Auction will begin at approximately 9.00pm.

2. The highest bidder at the fall of the hammer will be declared the purchaser. Should any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the item in dispute shall, at the discretion of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO), be put up for auction again and resold, or the ACO may decide the dispute and its decision is final.

11. Notwithstanding any of the Rules and Conditions as listed on these pages, the operation of the Auction remains at the discretion of the ACO.

3. All items will be at the purchaser’s risk immediately after the fall of the hammer and no responsibility will be incurred by the ACO or the vendor for their safekeeping, delivery and condition upon receipt.

SILENT AUCTION The silent auction will be conducted electronically on any smartphone, tablet or computer, with bids being displayed automatically.

4. Payment by the successful bidder must be made in full on the night of the auction. Payment may be made by credit card, cash or cheque.

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Start and Close

• The Silent Auction will open at 4.30pm on Wednesday 2 November 2016. The Silent Auction will be officially closed by the MC at 10.30pm on Wednesday 9 November 2016.

You will be reminded 15 minutes prior to closing.

5. All sales are final and there will be no exchange or refund on items except where specified.

6. Unless otherwise stated, all auction items and services must be used by 8 November 2017.

7. Reservations for all trips, parties and/or similar events must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise specified. All bookings for trips, parties, and similar events must be made in sufficient time for the necessary arrangements to be made. No refunds will be allowed on travel packages for cancelled tickets or accommodation.

2. Registration

8. The ACO has endeavoured to catalogue and describe all items correctly, but all items are as they are and the ACO neither warrants nor represents, and shall in no event be responsible for, the correctness of the description, genuineness, or condition of property. No

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• Send a text message to 0458 678678 containing aco followed by your full name, e.g. aco Joe Smith (the text is not case sensitive)

• You will receive a text back to your mobile.

Click on the link in the text message to login to the auction. The password can be used if you want to login to another device.

• Enter your contact details, following the prompts.

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3. Bidding

• Click on the lot on which you want to bid and place your bid.

• Minimum Bid increments are indicated next to each item.

• To return to the list of auction items, use the “back” link which is next to the bidding information.

• If you are outbid, you will receive a text message alerting you to this. To place another bid simply click on the link in the text message.

• There will be volunteers with iPads around the room who will be able to register and place bids for you if you need any assistance.

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Successful Bidders

• Items will be sold to the highest eligible bidder recorded at the close of bidding.

• You will be notified on screen if you are the winner, and will also receive a text message confirmation of this.

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Return or Exchange

• All sales are final and there will be no exchange or refund on items except where specified.

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Collection of Items

• Items may be collected only by exhibiting a “paid” receipt to an ACO volunteer at the collection desk upon your departure.

8. Non-payment

• Any item not paid for and removed in accordance with these rules will be resold by public auction or privately at the risk and expense of the successful bidder who shall be held liable for any deficiency that may arise from resale and any costs incurred.

• Notwithstanding any of the Rules and Conditions, as listed on these pages, the operation of the Auction remains at the discretion of the ACO.

• Bookings for all trips, parties and/or similar events sold as an auction item must be mutually arranged with the prize donor unless otherwise specified. All bookings must be made in sufficient time for the necessary arrangements to be made. No refunds will be allowed on travel packages for cancelled tickets or accommodation.

• The ACO has endeavoured to catalogue and describe all auction items correctly, but all items are sold “as is” and the ACO neither warrants nor represents, and shall, in no event, be responsible for the correctness of the description, genuineness, or condition of items. No statement contained in the catalogue or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed to be an assumption of liability.

• Unless otherwise stated, all auction items and services must be used by 8 November 2017.

• Bids will not be accepted after the close of the auction.

5. Payment Full payment by successful bidders must be made after the close of the Silent Auction.

Payment can be made in the following ways:

• On your mobile phone: the easiest way to pay is by clicking on the link in the text message that you will receive as a winning bidder. This will take you to a secure browser where you can pay by credit card.

• By EFTPOS: if you wish to pay by EFTPOS please go to the payment desk at the front of the room where a Volunteer will take the payment for you.

• By cash or cheque: please go to the payment desk at the front of the room where a Volunteer will take the payment for you.

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LA DOLCE VITA WITH MASERATI AND RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX

Palazzo Seneca was built in the 16th century and has been beautifully restored by the finest Umbrian craftsmen. Experience charm and elegance in the region famous for its black truffles.

Two-day Maserati Master Premium driving course in Parma and six nights’ luxury Relais & Châteaux accommodation in Florence, Tuscany and Umbria.

Maserati Master Premium course, Parma

•T wo nights’ luxury accommodation for two people, including breakfast, at each property

Two days on the circuit at the Varano de Melegari in Parma learning advanced GT driving techniques and experiencing the power of Maserati racing cars. Perfect your performance at the wheel under the professional eye of the Maserati instructors. The driver’s companion can watch the action on the circuit, participate in dynamic activities and enjoy lunch with the drivers. Alternatively, why not explore historic Parma?

Maserati Master GT course is held on a selection of dates throughout 2017 (generally six dates between April and October). 2017 dates will be announced in December 2016.

Relais & Châteaux hotels valid until 8 November 2017 – subject to availability.

•T wo-day Maserati Driving course for one person, including insurance

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•T wo nights’ accommodation for two people at the Hotel LINK 124, including breakfast

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10,200

•D inner for two people in Parma at the end of day one Relais Santa Croce is ideally located in the heart of Florence in the beautifully restored Ciofi Jacometti Palace and combines period furniture with contemporary designs.

Hotel Cala del Porto enjoys stunning views over the Tuscan archipelago. With a private beach, wellness centre and a pool with views over the marina, this hotel guarantees total relaxation.

Donated by Maserati Australia & New Zealand, Relais Santa Croce, Hotel Cala del Porto and Palazzo Seneca.

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ACO QUARTET PRIVATE PERFORMANCE

A private performance by an ACO quartet at your home or venue of your choice.

Performance must take place before 1 December 2017 on a choice of dates provided by the ACO, at a location within an hour of Sydney or an agreed location in Melbourne. Date must be set before 1 February 2017.

This package is for private use only and does not include any applicable venue hire, catering or production costs.

Enjoy the extraordinary sounds of an ACO quartet, led by Satu Vänskä on Australia’s only Stradivarius violin or Helena Rathbone on the exquisite Guadagnini violin, in an exclusive performance just for you. This is a rare opportunity to hear four ACO musicians in your own home or at a spectacular venue of your choice. Whether at a dinner, cocktail party or special event, the quartet will charm you and your guests with a specially designed program. We invite you to celebrate in style with eight cases (six bottles per case) of Peter Lehmann Wines.

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“Instead of spending so much money on your hi-fi, you should really go and hire a string quartet. I’ve done it once, just as a present for someone, and it was… more memorable than any holiday. Wouldn’t you rather do that once a year, when most people spend far more money on technology to play their music?”

Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)

Donated by the ACO and Peter Lehmann Wines.

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SKY NEWS ADVERTISING

Premium advertising airtime with SKY NEWS BUSINESS channel.

Valid from 1 January until 31 August 2017.

SKY NEWS BUSINESS channel is the first and only Australian 24 hour business channel and is watched by key business decision makers and business leaders.

SKY NEWS BUSINESS is a vital source of personal finance, real estate and business news, information and analysis in a volatile financial world.

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50,000

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SKY NEWS BUSINESS has generously donated $50,000 worth of advertising airtime, to be used at any time between January and August 2017. This will be placed on a run of station basis with sympathetic bias to the winner's target market. A proportion of the airtime can be converted to advertising production services offered by SKY NEWS to assist in production of your TV commercial. SKY NEWS BUSINESS is available across the country on Foxtel to 7.3 million Australians.

Reach millions next year with Australia’s leading 24-hour business channel, a major supporter of Australia’s only national orchestra!

Donated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd.

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INDONESIAN ISLAND SAIL

Explore the islands of West Nusa Tenggara on a traditional Indonesian Phinisi boat, which has been beautifully restored to create a luxurious home from home.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

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32,000

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Departing from, and returning to Bali this seven day / seven night sailing trip will take you beyond the crowded tourist resorts of Bali and Lombok into the virtually untouched islands around the western tip of Sumbawa. Private, white sandy beaches, amazing snorkelling, a marine lake, and land adventures cater for guests of all ages.

At 37m long, Al Iikai provides incredible five-star space to enjoy your journey and comfortably sleeps 15 people in six cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms.

The crew of 11, including on-board chef and Cruise Director Amanda Zsebik who accompanies all trips, will take care of your every need and will tailor your travels to suit all guests.

Includes: • S even day / seven night West Nusa Tenggarra Adventure for up to 15 people (exclusive use of the boat) •A ll meals and soft drinks se of all boat facilities •U

Donated by PT Nightfall (Amanda Zsebik).

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BUSINESS CLASS FLIGHTS TO LOS ANGELES

Return Business Class flights for two people from Sydney to Los Angeles with Virgin Australia.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Begin your journey in 'The Business', an exceptionally stylish, relaxing and refined way to fly on Virgin Australia's Boeing 777 aircraft.

$

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17,000

Stretch out in your private cocoon-like suite as you enjoy the luxurious comfort of a fully flat bed and the convenience of direct aisle access.

Relish in the surrounds of The Bar as you enjoy a drink with other guests from 'The Business', with dedicated Cabin Crew on hand.

From your welcome champagne to your Nespresso coffee and bespoke Luke Mangan designed cuisine, you'll discover your every need catered for in a restaurant style, on-demand experience.

With the unparalleled, award-winning service Virgin Australia is famous for, you can immerse yourself in the experience as you’re transported into a world unlike any other.

Donated by Virgin Australia.

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DINNER WITH THE STARS

Intimate private recital by Richard Tognetti and Satu Vänskä with dinner for 12 by celebrity chef Stefano Manfredi.

To be arranged on an evening between 1 February and 1 December 2017. Venue must be in the Sydney Metropolitan area. Subject to availability.

Imagine the thrill of a private dinner for 12 of your clients, colleagues or friends featuring a private recital by Satu Vänskä on Australia’s only Stradivarius violin, alongside Richard Tognetti on his priceless Guarneri del Gesù violin.

VALUE

PRICELESS!

Celebrity chef, and your guest chef tonight, Stefano Manfredi will provide a sumptuous lunch or dinner for your guests, including fabulous wines and champagne from Peter Lehmann and Langton’s, with a glorious, very special performance by two of Australia’s most talented musicians created specially for the occasion.

Celebrate a milestone for your organisation or a private anniversary by giving your guests an evening they will remember forever.

Donated by Stefano Manfredi, Peter Lehmann Wines, Langton’s and the ACO.

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SUPPORT THE ACO’s EDUCATION PROGRAM

The ACO’s National Education Program aims to inspire young people and to stimulate a passion for world-class music making in the next generations.

Our auctioneer will call out the following donation levels. When you hear the level at which you wish to make a fully tax-deductible donation, simply raise your hand until an ACO volunteer presents you with a donation form.

You will have read on pages 8 and 9 about some of the programs which comprise the ACO’s National Education Program, which costs a total of $1.8 million to run each year. Government funding covers just 14% of the ACO’s annual income, therefore these projects are only possible with your support.

$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000

We ask you to join us in fostering Australia’s musicians of the future by becoming a supporter of our National Education Program.

$500 $250

We would love to raise $500,000 through tonight’s event to support our National Education Program.

You can also make a donation at any time via Item 1 on your mobile phone or tablet.

Thank you for your support.

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LUXURY HARBOUR CRUISE

Harbour cruise and champagne lunch for 12 aboard John Symond’s magnificent 90’ Sunseeker, Xanadu.

Valid until 30 June 2017. Subject to availability.

Experience the height of luxury with a private Harbour cruise for 12 people on board John Symond’s magnificent 90’ Sunseeker motor yacht Xanadu.

VALUE

PRICELESS!

Sit down to a superb champagne and seafood lunch as you spend half a day cruising beautiful Sydney Harbour on this most elegant of motor yachts.

Donated by John Symond AM, Aussie Home Loans.

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LONGITUDE 1310

Three-night luxury escape for two at Longitude 131° and Business Class flights with Virgin Australia.

Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation in a Luxury Tent for two people

Camping certainly doesn’t come more glamorous, nor the view from the ‘tent’ more spectacular than this. In the spirit of the original pioneers relax, after a day’s exploring, in a luxury tent, recreated for the modern traveller with a swag of mod cons. The cool sanctuary of the Dune House is the site of lounging, cocktails and Rock gazing.

Dine overlooking the nation’s spiritual heart savouring contemporary cuisine combined with Indigenous flavours. Discover the World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta, explored on a series of signature guided encounters. Connect with the ancient creation stories of the land’s traditional custodians and come face to face with this irresistible land, rich in cultural heritage and history. Contrasting creature comforts with an experience of the elements, Longitude 131° is a place to really feel that the most desirable luxuries of today are infinite time, endless space and the sweet sound of silence.

• All meals, open bar with premium beverages, in-suite bar • Signature Red Centre experiences • Return Ayers Rock Airport transfers • Return Business Class flights for two from Sydney to Ayers Rock with Virgin Australia Valid from 9 January - 31 March 2017 and from 1 August - 30 September 2017. Not valid over Easter.

Subject to availability.

$

Fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock and experience a new class of business with Virgin Australia. From the moment you arrive at the airport, the award-winning team will make you feel special with a suite of priority and luxury benefits, including direct kerbside access to our Sydney Lounge through our unique Premium Entry.

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11,235

Donated by Baillie Lodges and Virgin Australia

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PRIVATE SUITE AT THE CRICKET

A private suite for 16 people at the first One Day International between Australia and New Zealand on Sunday 4 December 2016.

Valid for Sunday 4 December 2016 only. Corporate dress code applies.

Australia’s victory in the last ODI World Cup Final came at the expense of an exciting New Zealand team who’d taken the game by storm during the rest of the tournament. Revenge came a few months later with a 2-1 win for the Black Caps in the Chappell-Hadlee Series back on home soil in New Zealand. Now comes your chance to experience the next chapter of this great rivalry from your very own suite at the SCG.

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10,000

Includes: • 16 Private Suite tickets • Gourmet food and beverage package • One car park pass (unreserved) • Four program vouchers

Donated by the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust.

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QUALIA – HAMILTON ISLAND

Four nights’ accommodation for two at qualia, Hamilton Island and Business Class flights with Virgin Australia.

Includes:

qualia is nestled neatly into the northern-most tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Its distinctive style, combined with its secluded location, intuitive service and meticulously considered details, makes it a luxurious resort of world-class standard.

• Breakfast at The Long Pavilion or Pebble Beach (qualia)

• Four nights’ accommodation for two in a Windward Pavilion

• 24-hour chauffeur service • E xclusive use of your own two-seater electric golf buggy • Return transfers to the Hamilton Island airport or marina

qualia’s north-facing Windward Pavilions, each complete with its own private plunge pool, provide flawless design, soothing decor and expansive Coral Sea and Whitsunday Island views.

• Use of all non-motorised water sport equipment • Return Business Class flights for two from Sydney to Hamilton Island with Virgin Australia

As you’ll soon discover, it’s a place that relaxes the mind and spoils the senses; an experience that you’ll treasure.

Valid until 10 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Not valid 23 December 2016 – 7 January 2017 or 19 – 26 August 2017.

Fly from Sydney to Hamilton Island and experience a new class of business with Virgin Australia. From the moment you arrive at the airport, the award-winning team will make you feel special with a suite of priority and luxury benefits, including direct kerbside access to our Sydney Lounge through our unique Premium Entry. While on board you will enjoy premium food and beverages from our Business Class menu designed by renowned Australian chef Luke Mangan.

$

Value

10,000

Donated by qualia and Virgin Australia.

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ACO VASSE FELIX FESTIVAL 2017

Two Icon packages for the 2017 ACO Collective Vasse Felix Festival, two nights’ accommodation for two at Canal Rocks Beachfront Apartments and Business Class flights to Perth with Virgin Australia.

Includes:

Award-winning wines, superb food and music from the astonishing musicians of ACO Collective, led

by Pekka Kuusisto – it’s no wonder that the Vasse Felix Festival sells out each year. Join ACO Collective for three days of music and art among the vines in Western Australia’s picturesque Margaret River region.

• T wo nights’ accommodation for two in an Ocean View Studio Apartment at Canal Rocks Beachfront Apartments

• T wo Icon packages for the 2017 ACO Vasse Felix Festival: three concerts, six-course degustation dinner, three-course long-table dinner and a mixed six-bottle case of Vasse Felix wines

• Return Business Class flights for two from Sydney/ Melbourne to Perth The Vasse Felix Festival is 8-10 December 2017. Canal Rocks Beachfront Apartments is valid for Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December 2017. Flights valid until 15 December 2017.

Be a groupie and spend two nights where the musicians stay. Canal Rocks Beachfront Apartments, located on Smiths Beach in Yallingup, is just a 30-minute drive from Vasse Felix.

Whether you require a private office to work, a place to relax with your favourite film or a bed to indulge in some well-earned rest, Virgin Australia’s flagship Business Class experience, ‘The Business’ is adaptable to your needs. The Business’ is available on the airline’s entire A330 fleet and features the longest and widest fully lie-flat bed in domestic business class.

VALUE

9,850

$

Donated by the ACO, Canal Rocks Beachfront Apartments and Virgin Australia.

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HAMILTON ISLAND HOLIDAY

One week’s accommodation at one of Hamilton Island’s finest apartments, ideal for two families with up to five children.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Located right on the water’s edge beside the marina, Pavillions is one of Hamilton Island’s signature developments. These prestigious apartments offer the best of all worlds: within walking distance of the island’s restaurants, shops and activities, yet the Pavillions’ exceptional views ensure that peace and tranquillity are never far away.

$

VALUE

8,500

This ground floor apartment sleeps up to nine guests in four luxurious bedrooms and is the perfect getaway for one large family, or two families with up to five children (two king bedrooms; one bunk bedroom with four beds and one single room). With spacious outdoor areas, its own private pool and unobstructed views of the Marina, Pavillions 21 makes for fantastic indoor-outdoor living.

Pavillions 21 is one of the best on Hamilton Island - no other apartment has the Marina right on its doorstep.

Spend your days swimming and adventuring and then watch the sun set over Dent Island golf course and enjoy the twinkling lights of the Marina and village at night.

Donated by Liz and Walter Lewin.

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BALI WITH COMO HOTELS

Three nights for two at COMO Shambhala Estate and two nights at COMO Uma Ubud plus Business Class flights to Denpasar with Virgin Australia.

Includes:

Located near Ubud, in the centre of Bali, COMO Shambhala Estate is a health spa retreat with resident experts including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and resident dietician. The Estate’s residential approach immerses you in a positive, holistic and healing experience from the moment you arrive.

• T wo nights for two in a Terrace Room, including breakfast, at COMO Uma Ubud

• Three nights for two in a Terrace Suite, including breakfast, at COMO Shambhala Estate

• Return Business Class flights for two from Sydney to Denpasar with Virgin Australia Accommodation valid until 6 November 2017. Subject to availability. Not valid 20 Dec 2016 – 6 Jan 2017; 25 – 31 Jan 2017; 11-20 April 2017; 15 July – 15 Sept 2017. Flights valid until 8 November 2017.

Just 7km away, COMO Uma Ubud will immerse you in the culture of Bali while providing luxury amenities, from food to spa to exquisite accommodation, all among the paddy fields and hills of this lush Indonesian island.

VALUE

9,000

$

Virgin Australia’s Business Class offers you an allinclusive, second-to-none experience. Skip the queues with Priority Check-in and Priority Boarding before relaxing in your luxurious seats.

Begin your journey with a pre-flight drink, and enjoy premium food and beverages from our exclusive onboard Business Class menu designed by renowned Australian chef Luke Mangan.

Donated by COMO Hotels and Resorts and Virgin Australia.

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BAY OF FIRES LODGE WALK

Four day Bay of Fires Lodge Walk for two and Business Class flights to Launceston with Virgin Australia.

Includes: • Four-day Bay of Fires Lodge Walk for two • One night’s accommodation for two at the Forester Beach camp

Located in north-east Tasmania, the magnificent wilderness coastline known as the Bay of Fires provides dramatic landscape, ecology and wildlife.

Discover breathtaking beaches on this four day / three night walking experience in a small group of walkers (maximum 10), led by the well-informed guides. At the end of each day, enjoy the uncomplicated luxury of the accommodation at the Forester Beach camp and awardwinning Bay of Fires Lodge.

• T wo nights’ accommodation for two at the Bay of Fires Lodge • A ll meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines • Return transfers between Launceston and the walk base • Return Business Class fights for two from Sydney to Launceston with Virgin Australia

Fly from Sydney to Launceston and experience a new class of business with Virgin Australia. From the moment you arrive at the airport, the award-winning team will make you feel special with a suite of priority and luxury benefits, including direct kerbside access to our Sydney Lounge through our unique Premium Entry. While on board you will enjoy premium food and beverages from our Business Class menu designed by renowned Australian chef Luke Mangan.

Valid until 1 May 2017. Subject to availability.

$

VALUE

8,350

Donated by Tasmanian Walking Company and Virgin Australia.

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NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY AND SCULPTURE PARK

One week’s accommodation for five in a New Zealand holiday house and an exclusive private tour of Gibbs Farm sculpture park for 12.

Accommodation valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability. Gibbs Farm valid until 31 December 2017.

Subject to availability. Gibbs Farm is a private property open by appointment only on scheduled monthly visitor days. Booking must be made by 31 December 2016. No entry fee applicable.

Spend a week in a stunning hilltop retreat located near Matakana, an hour north of central Auckland.

The village is famed for its weekend market, cafes, galleries, beaches and wineries. Enjoy sweeping views over farmland to the Barrier Islands in the Hauraki Gulf. The house is set among a protected native forest and sleeps up to five people in two spacious ensuite bedrooms with an additional sofa bed and offers plentiful entertaining space indoors and out.

VALUE

PRICELESS!

Gibbs Farm, home to Alan Gibbs’ spectacular collection of sculptures, occupies a 1,000-acre site on the Kaipara Harbour, 40km west of the house at Matakana. Established 20 years ago, Gibbs Farm now includes monumental major artworks by contemporary artists including Anish Kapoor, Daniel Buren, Neil Dawson, Andy Goldsworthy, Leon van den Eijkel and Zhan Wang.

This is a rare opportunity to experience a private, half-day tour of this amazing sculpture park for a group of 12 people.

Donated by Maggie and Lachlan Drummond.

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ACO ULURU FESTIVAL 2017

Premium Package for four, including four nights’ accommodation at Sails in the Desert, Welcome Dinner, Gala Dinner and 30-minute helicopter ride.

Includes: • Four Premium concert packages • Four places at the Welcome Dinner • Four places at the Gala Dinner

Experience the magic of the ACO in the spiritual heart of Australia as they return to Ayers Rock Resort to perform a series of intimate concerts led by Richard Tognetti on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 June 2017. The inaugural Festival in 2015 sold out almost as soon as it was announced, so this could be your only chance to secure your spots for 2017.

• Four nights’ accommodation for four people at Sails in the Desert (check in Thursday 1 June 2017, check out Monday 5 June 2017) • 30-minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta tour by helicopter for four people Valid from 1 – 5 June 2017.

Your exclusive experience for four people includes premium seating at all three concerts, a poolside welcome dinner on Friday night, a celebratory closing night gala dinner on Saturday night and four nights’ accommodation (two rooms) in a Superior Room at 5-Star hotel Sails in the Desert.

$

VALUE

8,000

Complete this once in a lifetime trip with a 30-minute helicopter tour combining the beauty of Uluru and Kata Tjuta in one unforgettable flight.

Donated by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, Professional Helicopter Services and the ACO.

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RICHARD TOGNETTI’S NISEKO APARTMENT

Five nights’ accommodation for six people in Richard Tognetti’s designer three-bedroom apartment at MUSE Niseko.

Valid from 1 March – 30 April 2017. Subject to availability.

Situated in the heart of Niseko’s vibrant Hirafu Center Village and boasting stunning panoramic views of the majestic Mount Yotei volcano, MUSE Niseko is just minutes’ walk from the ski lifts.

$

VALUE

8,000

Spend five nights in Richard Tognetti and Satu Vänskä’s beautifully appointed three-bedroom apartment and experience Niseko’s famous powder snow, stunning views and amazing food.

Includes: • F ive nights’ accommodation for up to six people in Richard Tognetti’s three-bedroom apartment at MUSE Niseko • P rivate return airport transfers with Skybus • Four days’ Hanazono/Hirafu area eight-hour lift passes for six people • Four days’ Niseko Sports premium range ski/ snowboard equipment hire for six people • T wo days’ NISS (Niseko International Snowsports School) private lessons for six people Donated by Richard Tognetti and Satu Vänskä, MUSE Niseko, Skybus, Hanazono and Niseko Powder Connection.

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BLUEYS BEACH HOUSE

One week’s accommodation for eight people at a stunning beach house on Blueys Beach.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Spend a week at Blueys Beach – three hours’ drive north of Sydney. Set in a breathtaking beachfront position, this exclusive beach house is the perfect North Coast getaway. Sleeping eight people comfortably (maximum ten) in five bedrooms (three queen rooms, one triple room with three king singles and one room with one king single plus trundle), this is an ideal holiday home for two families.

VALUE

7,000

$

Upstairs, the huge open-plan kitchen and living area opens onto a spacious terrace with stunning ocean views, and downstairs there is an additional living area opening onto the garden which leads directly to the beach.

Donated by Tony and Camilla Gill.

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BELLS AT KILLCARE WITH MASERATI

Three nights at Bells at Killcare and the use of a Maserati for your trip.

Valid until 17 September 2017. Subject to availability.

Maserati to be collected and returned to Waterloo, Sydney during business hours (Mon-Fri inc.). Drivers must be over 25 and hold a valid driver's licence. $5,000 excess applies for an at-fault accident.

Located just a 90-minute drive north of Sydney, Bells at Killcare is a world-class boutique hotel bringing Hampton’s elegance to an Australian setting beside the beach. The 25 private, coastal-inspired suites and cottages are set over a beautiful acreage of manicured grounds, established native flora, running streams, tranquil lakes and a few smaller ponds.

$

VALUE

5,000

During your stay, dine at Stefano Manfredi’s awardwinning restaurant, Manfredi at Bells – the proud recipient of one Chef’s Hat since opening in 2007.

Maserati Australia & New Zealand invites you to get to your destination and explore the area in ultimate style with the use of a luxurious Maserati for four days.

Includes: •T hree nights’ accommodation for two, including breakfast •O ne five-course degustation dinner and two threecourse à la carte dinners •P icnic lunch hamper on one day •T wo 60-minute signature Kodo massages •T he use of a Maserati for four days Donated by Maserati Australia & New Zealand.

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LE TAHA’A – TAHITI

Three nights’ luxury accommodation for two at Relais & Châteaux member property Le Taha’a Island Resort and Spa, plus dinner at Ohiri.

Valid from 3 January 2017 – 20 December 2017. Subject to availability. Not valid 1 July – 31 October 2017.

Designed in authentic Polynesian architectural style, Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is situated on a beautiful islet of the archipelago of the Society Islands, facing the island of Taha’a and with dramatic views of Bora Bora.

$

VALUE

6,180

The villas and suites are built in the typical Polynesian tradition, exquisitely blending thatched pandanus roofs, bamboo, corals and woven coconut “nape” ropes. Whether on the beach or above the shimmering lagoon, you’ll enjoy idyllic surroundings and a tropical outdoor lifestyle.

Snorkel in the coral garden, try your hand at kayaking, paddle boarding or jet skiing, explore Taha’a – the Vanilla Island - and enjoy enchanting sunsets.

Includes: • Three nights’ accommodation for two • Breakfast daily at Le Vanille restaurant • Return transfers from Raiatea airport • D inner for two on one night at Ohiri restaurant

Donated by Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa.

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ALINGHI BEACH HOUSE

Five nights’ accommodation for up to 12 people at one of the World’s top five beach houses.

Valid until 30 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Not available 1 December 2016 - 31 January 2017; 10 – 12 April 2017. No weddings or party groups.

Voted one of the World’s top five beach houses, Alinghi floats against the cliffs of north Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. This eco-chic property comfortably sleeps 12 people in five bedrooms, including a master suite that’s separated from the main pavilion by an expansive travertine terrace. Luxe furnishings, high-tech gadgets and slick entertaining areas are accompanied by jaw-dropping views.

$

VALUE

5,800

Ideal for sun-seeking families, relaxing getaways with friends, or couples who want room to move, Alinghi Beach House is nestled among 14 acres of native bushland and rocky outcrops, overlooking Honeymoon Bay. With its beachfront position and bunk rooms, it’s hard to imagine a better getaway.

Donated by Bangarra Group.

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NOOSA BEACH HOUSE

One week’s luxury accommodation for up to ten people at Sunshine Beach.

Valid until 31 August 2017. Subject to availability.

Spend a week in absolute luxury at Sunshine Beach in this immaculately designed five-bedroom holiday house.

$

VALUE

5,500

With stunning views of the ocean, Seven Surfside offers seamless indoor/outdoor living over three levels and sleeps up to ten people in four bedrooms (two king, one queen, one twin) and an open-plan bunk room. With multiple entertaining areas and a saltwater swimming pool, the house is ideal for two families.

Seven Surfside is less than 150m from the sand and surf of dog-friendly North Sunshine Beach, and just 100m from the stunning Noosa National Park.

Donated by David and Fay Geddes.

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LAKE COMO LUXURY

Three nights’ luxury accommodation for two at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Not valid high season and festive periods in Italy.

Celebrating its 106th anniversary this year, the newly refurbished Grand Hotel Tremezzo is an authentic Art Nouveau palace on Italy’s Lake Como – just an hour’s drive from Milan. This grand dame of luxury five-star hospitality is owned by the De Santis family is situated directly opposite the town of Bellagio with panoramic views of the lake and Grigne mountains.

$

VALUE

5,000

Includes: •T hree nights’ accommodation for two in a Lake View room, including breakfast •D inner for two at La Terrazzo restaurant (menu by leading Italian chef, Gualtiero Marchesi) •A one-hour treatment for two at T Spa •A one-hour boat trip on Lake Como aboard Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s vintage Venetian motor launch, Ruy

Donated by the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

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COMO THE TREASURY, PERTH Three nights for two in a Treasury Suite at COMO The Treasury Perth and dinner at Wildflower.

Housed in Perth’s recently revitalised 140 y­ ear ­old State Buildings, COMO The Treasury is also home to Wildflower, Post and Treasury Lounge and Bar. Holistic therapies are available at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, as well as a gym and 20m indoor pool.

Includes: • Three nights for two in a Treasury Suite, including breakfast at Post • Return transfers from Perth Airport • 2 COMO Shambhala Signature massages $

• Daily morning yoga class

VALUE

5,000

• 5-course tasting menu with matched wines for two at Wildflower Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Donated by COMO The Treasury.

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LINNAEUS ESTATE, BYRON BAY One week’s accommodation for four at Linnaeus Estate, Byron Bay. Dive into the beauty of Byron Bay with an exclusive beach house retreat. Enjoy soaring spaces and spectacular ocean views from every room, lap up the 1.5kms of pristine sand at your door step and relax in the crystal waters of Australia’s spectacular east coast.

Spend a week in one of Linnaeus Estate’s superbly crafted beach houses. The 111 hectare estate is set on Australia’s most easterly point and surrounded by coastal dunes, rainforest reserves and a National Marine Park. Linnaeus’ beautiful beach front is also home to one of Australia’s most unspoilt surf breaks.

$

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Not available during the Christmas or Easter holiday period.

VALUE

5,00

Donated by The Linnaeus Estate.

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NICHOLAS HARDING OIL PAINTING Magnolia Bloom 2016, oil on linen, by Nicholas Harding.

Nicholas Harding became known early on for his large-scale pen and ink depictions of the railway tracks and shabby streets of inner Sydney, and the scrubby trees of the beaches of the north coast of New South Wales. His lush paintings on the same themes, as well as flowers, beach and river scenes and caravan parks are in high demand from collectors.

Since 1994 he has been a regular exhibitor in the Archibald, Wynn, Dobell, and Sulman prizes, winning the Archibald Prize in 2001 and the People’s Choice Award in 2005. Nicholas Harding is represented in the National Gallery, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Newcastle Region Art Gallery.

$

Magnolia Bloom 2016, oil on linen, 31cm x 31cm.

VALUE

5,000

Reserve: $4,500

Donated by Nicholas Harding.

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ULURU – AYERS ROCK RESORT Four nights for four at Ayers Rock Resort, dinner under the stars and Uluru helicopter ride.

Experience the spiritual heart of Australia with a spectacular four-night stay for four people at five-star hotel Sails in the Desert at Ayers Rock Resort. This sensational package for four people gives you the opportunity to enjoy your own beautifully appointed superior room and award-winning Tali Wiru outdoor dining experience.

Valid 1 April – 15 October 2017. Subject to availability.

Complete this incredible trip with a scenic helicopter ride, taking in spectacular views of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta.

$

VALUE

5,560

Includes: • Four nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room for four people (two rooms) at Sails in the Desert • Tali Wiru outdoor dining experience for four • Return Ayers Rock Airport transfers • 30-minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta helicopter ride for four

Donated by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and Ayers Rock Helicopters.

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LOUIS VUITTON BAG Louis Vuitton Twist MM bag.

Inspired by the Pochette Trapeze from the Louis Vuitton archives, the Twist features a modern interpretation of the turn-lock. The LV twist-lock is both symmetrical and architectural.

A clever and functional design, the Twist bag is enriched with a signature chain shoulder strap and created in iconic Louis Vuitton Epi leather.

23cm x 18cm x 8cm.

No exchange or refund.

$

VALUE

4,450

Donated by Louis Vuitton

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A WEEK IN NEW YORK Seven nights’ accommodation in a brand new one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan.

Ideally situated on 1st Avenue and 53rd Street, Manhattan, this brand new one-bedroom apartment in The Sutton residence has been immaculately designed with gracious ceiling height, stunning white oak flooring and oversized windows.

One of New York’s most coveted neighbourhoods, Sutton Place perfectly balances modern and old world charm and provides easy access to Central Park, Midtown and Broadway.

Valid from March 2017 until 30 November 2017.

Subject to availability. $

VALUE

3,500

Donated by Gilly Walton.

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PRIVATE DINING FOR 14 AT ROCKPOOL BAR & GRILL Dinner for up to 14 people in the private dining room at Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney.

Located in the historic City Mutual building on the corner of Hunter and Bligh Streets, Rockpool Bar & Grill is one of Sydney’s best restaurants. It combines an impressive dining room, dramatic open kitchen with wood-fired grill, with a contemporary menu featuring the finest and freshest ingredients. Neil Perry and Head Chef Corey Costelloe make beef the hero of the menu with up to 18 different cuts available from grass fed, grain fed and David Blackmore’s Pure Blood Wagyu, all dry aged on premise.

Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney’s private dining rooms, with elegant interiors, are some of Sydney’s most impressive locations for special occasions.

$

Includes:

VALUE

3,500

• Dinner for up to 14 people in one of Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney’s Private Dining Rooms, to the value of $3,500.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability. Total value included $3,500. Any additional spend to be paid by the winner.

Donated by the Rockpool Group.

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A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF SPARKLING WINE A year’s supply (20 cases) of Yarrabank sparkling wine from Langton’s.

Treat yourself to a year’s supply of Australian sparkling wine, courtesy of our friends at Langton’s.

Enjoy 20 cases of Yarrabank Traditional Method sparkling wine. Each case contains six bottles.

Made in the traditional method, Yarrabank is recognised as one of Australia’s top sparkling wines.

Valid until 8 November 2017.

To be collected from Circular Quay.

$

VALUE

4,000

Donated by Langton’s.

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BALI VILLA FOR EIGHT Three nights for eight people at Villa Puri Darma Agung, Bali.

Villa Puri Darma Agung is a luxury villa surrounded by rice paddies, just 10 minutes from Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. Sleeping up to eight people in four double bedrooms, all with ensuite, the villa is set in beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, with a pool and jacuzzi, and also comes with a staff of seven, including chef. Day tours can be arranged with the villa’s English-speaking tour driver.

Includes: • E xclusive use of the villa (four double bedrooms) for three nights $

• Breakfast daily

VALUE

3,800

• Daily shuttle service to/from Ubud Valid during the months of April, May, June & September 2017. Subject to availability.

Donated by Barry Edwards.

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LUNCH FOR 12 BY MARTIN BOETZ Lunch for 12 by Martin Boetz at The Farm – Hawkesbury.

The Farm is Martin Boetz (ex Longrain)’s exciting agricultural project, focusing on sustainable farming.

Located in Sackville, in the Hawkesbury Shire and just an hour from Sydney, The Farm is also home to the Event Shed – a stunning original 19th-century barn, which plays host to a series of special foodie events.

Enjoy champagne by the Hawkesbury River and a leisurely lunch for 12 people, cooked by Martin Boetz, in the rustic Event Shed.

Includes: VALUE

•L unch (12pm – 4pm) for 12 people at The Farm, Sackville

PRICELESS!

•C hampagne from Langton’s and wines from Peter Lehmann Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Donated by Martin Boetz, Peter Lehmann Wines and Langton’s.

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MASERATI DRIVE EXPERIENCE – NEW ZEALAND Maserati Drive experience for two at Highlands Motorsport Park - Otago, New Zealand.

Experience the full throttle power of one of the world’s greatest cars at a Maserati Ultimate Drive for two people to be hosted at Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand. You’ll have the exhilarating opportunity to drive the full Maserati range under the watchful eye of the team of professional driving instructors.

Situated in Cromwell, in Otago, Highlands Motorsport Park was opened in 2013 and features a 4.1km circuit which draws inspiration from some of the world’s most famous race tracks. $

Drive Day to be held in December 2016/January 2017.

Participants must be over 25 and hold a valid driver's licence. Flights, accommodation, meals and necessary travel insurance are to be covered by the participants.

Transfers to and from the hotel to Highlands Motorsport Park will be covered by Maserati Australia & New Zealand.

VALUE

3,450

Donated by Maserati Australia & New Zealand.

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DINING OUT FOR FOUR Dinner for four at six of Sydney’s best restaurants.

• Regatta (New South Head Road, Rose Bay) Value: $600. Valid until 30 November 2017.

• Nomad (Foster Street, Surry Hills) Value: $500. Valid until 10 February 2017.

• E leven Bridge (Bridge Street, Sydney) Value: $1,000. Valid until 8 November 2017.

• Felix (Ash Street, Sydney) Value: $500. Valid until 14 September 2017.

• P rime (GPO Grand, Martin Place) Value: $500. Valid until 8 November 2017.

$

VALUE

3,500

• The Bathers’ Pavilion (Balmoral) Valid for three-course menu for four guests (food only). Valid until 31 May 2017. Not valid Saturday nights or during December 2016.

All subject to availability.

Donated by Regatta, Nomad, Rockpool Group, Merivale, Prime, The Bathers’ Pavilion.

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TARRAWARRA FESTIVAL 2017 Four tickets to the sold out TarraWarra Festival featuring the ACO, two nights at the RACV Healesville Country Club and an exclusive tour of the TarraWarra Museum of Art. A blend of fine art, live music and rolling hills, this weekend-long music festival in the Yarra Valley’s stunning TarraWarra Museum of Art features intimate concerts led by Richard Tognetti for just 200 guests. The 2017 TarraWarra Festival is already sold out, so this is your only chance to get tickets!

Includes: •F our tickets to each of the three ACO concerts •F our tickets to the Gala Dinner on Saturday 25 February

$

•T wo nights’ accommodation for four people (two rooms) at the RACV Healesville Country Club

VALUE

3,000

•E xclusive tour of the TarraWarra Museum of Art by the Director, Victoria Lynn TarraWarra Festival: 25—26 February 2017.

Donated by the Australian Chamber Orchestra, RACV and TarraWarra Museum of Art.

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SAILING ON SYDNEY HARBOUR Join Guido and Michelle Belgiorno-Nettis on board their yacht Satori for lunch and an afternoon of sailing on Sydney Harbour.

Unbeknownst to many, Chairman of the ACO Board, Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM is also the 2011 Farr 40 Rolex World champion, and his wife Michelle is the two-time winner of the Manly Yacht Club Sydney Harbour Women’s Challenge.

Guido and Michelle invite your group of eight to join them on board their beautiful 50’ cruising yacht Satori for a fabulous afternoon of sailing on Sydney Harbour. Lunch and refreshments will be served on board.

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

VALUE

PRICELESS! Donated by Guido and Michelle Belgiorno-Nettis.

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BULGARI HANDBAG Bulgari Bulgari Flap Cover bag.

Flap cover Bulgari Bulgari signature bag in yellow citrine calf leather. Light gold-plated metal parts, iconic double logo motif and magnetic closure finished in black enamel.

No exchange or refund.

VALUE

2,790

$

Donated by Bulgari.

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LA PRAIRIE CAVIAR SPECTACULAIRE Limited edition 75ml jar of La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream in a Baccarat crystal caviar server.

La Prairie and Baccarat, two houses of luxury, come together for a creation of exceptional beauty. Caviar Spectaculaire contains La Prairie’s legendary lifting and firming Skin Caviar Luxe Cream nestled in an exquisite Baccarat crystal Caviar server.

Nourishing caviar extract helps support natural contours, profoundly improving the appearance of elasticity and tone. Unique proteins create a transformative satiny smoothness and a silken texture.

VALUE

2,500

$

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SPICERS PEAK LODGE, QUEENSLAND Two nights’ luxury accommodation at Relais & Châteaux member property Spicers Peak Lodge.

Perched breathtakingly on the Cedar Mountain plateau, Spicers Peak Lodge commands soulstirring views of the surrounding mountain range and pristine National Park wilderness. Sensitively designed, Spicers Peak Lodge is an intimate, private retreat offering total immersion in the natural location, abundant wildlife and showcasing the very essence of Australia. Guests are taken on a culinary journey with daily changing menus that honour local ingredients and the story of the place, the connection and respect to the mountain location.

Includes:

$

• T wo nights’ luxury all-inclusive package for two people at Spicers Peak Lodge

VALUE

3,800

• 4WD experience during your stay.

Valid Sunday – Thursday until 8 August 2017. Subject to availability.

Donated by Spicers Retreats.

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DISCOVER THE BAROSSA WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX Two nights’ accommodation for two at The Louise, dinner for two at each of Appellation and Hentley Farm Restaurant.

Understated elegance, contemporary design and exquisite surrounds greet you at The Louise. Spend two nights in a luxurious Stonewell Suite with dinner one night at Appellation.

Dine the following night in Hentley Farm Restaurant’s elegantly restored stables and enjoy the Discovery Menu with local produce from the farm’s 150 acres with matched wines from the Hentley Farm portfolio.

Valid until 30 June 2017. Subject to availability.

Not valid Christmas and Easter.

Includes: • T wo nights’ accommodation for two in a Stonewell Suite at The Louise, including breakfast

VALUE

2,600

$

• Dinner for two at Appellation: Four courses with matched wines • Dinner for two at Hentley Farm Restaurant: Discovery Menu with matched wines • Tour of Hentley Farm winery and wine tasting

Donated by The Louise and Hentley Farm.

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PETER’S OF KENSINGTON GIFT VOUCHER $2,000 gift voucher for Peter’s of Kensington.

Peter’s of Kensington has been a Sydney institution for nearly forty years now. Proudly family owned and operated, Peter’s stock all the biggest names, including Royal Doulton, Le Creuset, Riedel, Global, Wedgwood and many more. Known for their legendary customer service, gift registries and their iconic big pink building on Anzac Parade, Peter’s provides an unforgettable shopping experience. As they say at Peter’s – why in the world would you shop anywhere else?

Valid until 7 April 2018.

VALUE

2,000

$

Donated by Peter’s of Kensington.

ITEM 3 8

BUNNINGS VOUCHER (X 2 AVAILABLE) $2,500 Bunnings gift voucher.

For the inner handyman in all of us.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry.

VALUE

2,500

$

Donated by Wesfarmers Arts.

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EXPLORE EUROPE WITH ADINA Five night stay in Europe with Adina.

Spend five nights in one of Adina Apartment Hotels' stylish apartments across Europe. You will be able to discover the best that this great continent has to offer from one of Adina’s ideally located hotels in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Nuremburg, Copenhagen or Budapest.

Includes: •A five night consecutive stay for two in a onebedroom apartment in any Adina Apartment Hotel (Copenhagen, Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Nuremburg, Budapest) Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

VALUE

2,500

$

Donated by Adina Apartment Hotels.

ITEM 40

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE Your ticket to Australia’s best productions.

• B elvoir Two five-play subscriptions to the 2017 Upstairs Season. Not valid for Opening Nights.

• Opera Australia Two A-Reserve tickets to the Sydney Summer Season 2017. Valid Monday – Friday performances; not valid for Opening Nights or matinée performances.

• Sydney Theatre Company Two tickets to a 2017 Mainstage Production. Valid until 31 December 2017.

Valid Monday – Thursday evening and Saturday matinée performances. Not valid for opening nights.

$

VALUE

1,850

• B ell Shakespeare Two A-Reserve tickets to Othello.

Performances from 25 October – 4 December 2016.

• ACO Two A-Reserve tickets to the ACO’s 2017 National Concert Season. Includes complimentary program and interval drinks.

All tickets subject to availability.

Donated by Belvoir, Opera Australia, Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare and the ACO.

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DINING OUT FOR TWO Dinner for two at five of Sydney’s best restaurants.

• Guillaume (Hargrave Street, Paddington) Value: $590. Valid until 29 June 2017. Subject to availability • The Bridge Room (Bridge Street, Sydney) Value: $250. Valid for lunch Monday – Thursday until 8 May 2017. Subject to availability.

• Spice Temple (Bligh Street, Sydney) Value: $500. Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability

$

VALUE

1,740

• Foys Kirribilli (McDougall Street, Kirribilli) Value: $300. Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

• Kepos & Co. (Danks Street, Waterloo) Value: $100. Valid until 9 May 2017. Subject to availability.

Donated by Guillaume, The Bridge Room, Rockpool Group, Foys Kirribilli, Kepos & Co.

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN WOMEN’S FINAL Two tickets to the Australian Open Women’s Final on Saturday 28 January and dinner for two at The Deck.

The eyes of the sporting world turn to Melbourne in January as the world’s best players battle it out for the first Grand Slam® title of the year. Witness the drama unfold as the world’s greatest tennis stars dominate the courts at Melbourne Park and test each other’s skill, determination, courage and endurance.

Includes: •T wo tickets to the Australian Open Women’s Final on Saturday 28 January 2017 •D inner for two at The Deck restaurant (value $250)

VALUE

Australian Open tickets valid for Saturday 28 January 2017 only. The Deck valid until 30 June 2017. Subject to availability.

PRICELESS!

Donated by Tennis Australia and The Deck.

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ITEM 43

MAX MARA TOTE BAG J leather tote bag by Max Mara.

Max Mara J tote bag in soft, smooth beige leather.

Single handle, detachable two-tone sash and front flap fastening.

23cm x 12cm x 18.5 cm No exchange or refund.

$

VALUE

1,750

Donated by Max Mara.

ITEM 4 4

CHASE BOAT EXPERIENCE FOR SIX Scorpion RIB experience for six on Sydney Harbour.

Partners to Ben Ainslie Racing and The Americas Cup, Scorpion RIBs have changed the face of off shore racing experiences. Scorpion reinvented the rib hull and engineer it to redefine the sector, creating a whole new level of boating.

Share this unique and exhilarating boating experience on Sydney Harbour with up to six people - picked up from your choice of jetty and dropped at the destination of your choice on the Harbour.

Includes: • S corpion RIBs experience on Sydney Harbour for six people, including refreshments

$

Valid until 8 November 2017.

Subject to availability and weather permitting.

VALUE

1,500

Donated by Scorpion Ribs Australia.

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ITEM 45

FURLA HANDBAG Valentina Satchel by Furla.

Furla’s bags from the 2016 Fall-Winter collection are influenced by music, from the rebellion of rock to the fun of pop. This is reflected through laser cuts, kaleidoscopic patterns, golden studs and fringe, and starting with leather that is smooth, supple and soft to the touch.

The Furla Valentina makes a statement about our times, where constant exposure to stimuli and other cultures are prompting artists to create new aesthetic harmonies.

No exchange or refund.

$

VALUE

1,400

Donated by Furla.

ITEM 4 6

KOSKELA VOUCHER $1,000 gift voucher for Koskela.

Founded by Russel Koskela and Sasha Titchkosky in 2000, Koskela is an innovative and inspiring Australian furniture, design and lifestyle brand.

Committed to exceptional design, manufacturing in Australia and championing social enterprise.

Koskela designs products that are made to last and are destined to become classics through form and function. The Koskela showroom, housed in a 100-year-old warehouse in Rosebery has fast become Sydney's greatest design hub. Selling Koskela's own furniture as well as a range of sustainable and Australian made homewares, furniture, garden, and art, as well as Koskela Juniors, an imaginative selection of children's clothing, books & toys.

$

VALUE

1,000

Valid until 8 November 2017.

Donated by Koskela.

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IN BLOOM WITH POHO FLOWERS $1,000 worth of beautiful flowers for the next year.

Poho Flowers are the amazing, creative team behind the stunning flowers at tonight’s event and the ACO’s events throughout the year. Their philosophy is to source flowers and plants that have been grown in Australia, allowing them to follow the seasons and bring you the freshest flowers possible while also supporting Australian growers and agriculture.

Poho Flowers is offering $1,000 credit for you to use throughout the year. Create some floral drama at a special event or celebration, send beautiful bouquets to friends or family throughout the year or just brighten your own home with beautiful flowers! $

Valid until 8 November 2017. Valid for floral service only.

Delivery not included. Not valid for a regular delivery service.

VALUE

1,000

Donated by Poho Flowers.

ITEM 4 8

CARLA ZAMPATTI VOUCHER $1,000 Carla Zampatti gift voucher.

As one of Australia’s most influential fashion designers, Carla Zampatti creates high fashion with a distinct signature style. Her collections embody understated luxury and effortless glamour with a modern appeal. The Carla Zampatti label has become an essential part of the modern woman’s wardrobe; her timeless and elegant fashions are worn and loved by many of the best known women nationally.

Valid until 8 November 2017.

$

VALUE

1,000

Donated by Carla Zampatti.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUM AND THE ZOO Dinosnore sleepover at the Australian Museum and a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Taronga Zoo. Experience a night to remember surrounded by your prehistoric friends at the Australian Museum’s Dinosaurs exhibition. Take a tour of the Museum by torchlight, enjoy a special pizza dinner and join in a fun activity before you climb into your swag to sleep soundly, surrounded by the dinosaurs.

Uncover the treasures of Taronga Zoo with a VIP behindthe-scenes tour for eight people. Meet the animals and hear fascinating stories from the keepers.

Includes: • Dinosnore experience for one child and one adult • VIP tour of Taronga Zoo for eight people

$

Australian Museum valid until December 2017.

Valid for one adult and one child aged over 5.

Taronga Zoo valid until 9 November 2017. Valid Monday – Friday. Children must be accompanied by an adult; adults not permitted without a child. Both experiences are subject to availability.

VALUE

1,700

Donated by the Australian Museum and The Taronga Conservation Society.

ITEM 5 0

WORK EXPERIENCE WITH M&C SAATCHI One week’s work experience at the M&C Saatchi Group.

M&C Saatchi is one of Australia’s leading advertising groups, with a client list that includes Commbank, Optus, Lexus and NRMA. Your time will be spent with the Account Management, Strategy, Creative and Innovation teams where you will gain first hand experience on how they ideate and create communications and campaigns for some of Australia’s biggest brands.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore the various disciplines within the M&C Saatchi group of companies, giving you a clear understanding of the career opportunities available within the advertising industry.

VALUE

PRICELESS

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Age limit: 16-30.

Donated by M&C Saatchi.

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GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY HAMPER An array of Giorgio Armani beauty products.

Pamper yourself with this indulgent beauty hamper from Giorgio Armani: • ‘Si’ eau de parfum intense, 100ml •C rema Nera Extrema supreme recovery oil, 30ml: supreme recovery anti-aging oil •C rema Nera Extrema potent treatment lotion, 150ml: hydrating serum-lotion enriched with the ultimate antiaging active ingredients • S mooth silk eye pencil - grey 8 •N ail lacquer - amethyst 704 •R ouge d’Armani sheer lipstick - pink 510 $

No exchange or refund.

VALUE

1,000

Donated by Giorgio Armani.

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SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY Two places at a Sydney Dance Company rehearsal and two tickets to Orb. Go behind the scenes at Sydney Dance Company and watch the dancers as they rehearse for a forthcoming performance. This is a rare and incredibly special opportunity to see these talented dancers in rehearsal and to witness the creative process that goes into every piece, hearing directly from Artistic Director, Rafael Bonachela. Mingle with the dancers afterwards for drinks and canapés in the workshop at Wharf 4/5.

Complete the experience by watching the dancers onstage, with two tickets to Orb, in Sydney or Melbourne.

VALUE

PRICELESS!

Includes: • Two places at a Sydney Dance Company Rehearsal • Two tickets to a performance of Orb in Sydney or Melbourne (29 April – 13 May).

Rehearsal date (2017) to be supplied by Sydney Dance Company. Subject to availability.

Donated by Sydney Dance Company.

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DAY AT THE CRICKET Two Centurion Experience tickets to Day One of the Commonwealth Bank Test Series.

Watch Australia take on Pakistan on Day One of the 2016–17 Commonwealth Bank Test Series at the SCG. Your Centurion Experience for two people includes premium stadium seating with access to the Centurions’ Room throughout the match, a sit down meal plus refreshments and drinks throughout the day and insights into the game from prominent cricketing personalities.

Includes: • Two “Centurion Experience” tickets to Day One of the Commonwealth Bank Test Series on Tuesday 3 January 2017 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

VALUE

PRICELESS!

Valid for Tuesday 3 January 2017 only.

Guests must be over 18.

Donated by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

ITEM 5 4

POKER NIGHT An evening of poker playing (and teaching) for up to eight people with Moneypenny’s School of Poker, and two cases of Peter Lehmann wines.

Learn the art of poker or brush up your skills with Moneypenny’s School of Poker. Catering to both novice and intermediate players, Agent Faber’s fun evening will teach you Texas Hold’em rules, playing strategy, etiquette and the art of being a loveable winner. You’ll learn how to deal cards, run the table, stay in the game, accumulate chips and bluff successfully so you can beat the rest.

To add to the occasion, your prize also includes 12 bottles of Peter Lehmann wines (choose from Eight Songs Shiraz, Mentor Cabernet, Wigan Riesling or Margaret Semillon).

You supply the venue and a table to seat eight players and Moneypenny’s will provide everything else.

$

VALUE

1,000

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Venue and food not included.

Donated by Moneypenny School of Poker and Peter Lehmann Wines.

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MUSIC AND DINING Dinner for two at Intermezzo, dinner for two at Postales and two double passes to the ACO. Treat yourself with an inspiring performance by the ACO accompanied by a fine dining experience at GPO Grand.

Not just once, but twice!

Postales at GPO Grand offers traditional Spanish cuisine with a focus on authentic tapas favourites and paella.

Intermezzo combines classic Italian food and styling to complement the Italian Renaissance architecture of the historical GPO building.

Includes: •D inner for two at Postales, value $250 •D inner for two at Intermezzo, value $250

$

•T wo A-Reserve tickets to two ACO concerts of your choice in the 2017 Season

VALUE

1,020

Valid until 8 November 2017. Subject to availability.

Donated by GPO Grand and the ACO.

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A TASTE OF ITALY Take yourself back to Italy with this array of artisan giftware.

Includes: •L uxury marbled photo album • S et of Italian hand towels •B ellagio earrings • I talian rooster jug •O live wood chopping board •W oven leather purse •T rio of magnetic bracelets •C arter Bond sunglasses by Jono Hennessy •F lorentine glasses case

$

VALUE

1,300

•L eather tassel key ring No exchange or refund.

Donated by Casa Mondella and Jono Hennessy.

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AUSTRALIAN AMARONE WINE COLLECTION A magnum of FREEMAN Secco Rondinella Corvina 2010 plus six vintages of FREEMAN Secco Cellar Reserve.

FREEMAN Secco is a Northern Italian inspired blend – an appealingly complex textural wine inspired by Italian Amarone and crafted from two Northern Italian origin varieties – Rondinella and Corvina, the only plantings in Australia.

FREEMAN Secco 2010, a Gold Medal-winner, was selected 2015 Red Wine of the Year by the Australian Financial Review’s Tim White, and is rated variously 96 points by Huon Hooke (SMH) and 94 Points by James Halliday.

The accompanying winemaker’s personal FREEMAN Secco Cellar Reserve Selection comprises six outstanding vintages: 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and current release 2012.

VALUE

PRICELESS!

Includes: •A gift-boxed magnum of FREEMAN Secco Rondinella Corvina 2010 •F REEMAN Secco Cellar Reserve Selection – 6 bottles

Donated by FREEMAN Vineyards.

ITEM 5 8

FASHION FORWARD Leather necklace, bag and scarf by Sarah Pacini and Carter Bond sunglasses by Jono Hennessy.

From its beginnings in Belgium in 1989, Sarah Pacini has grown to become a fashion force on the international scene.

Combining art, fashion and design, this contemporary label produces a high quality range of feminine knitwear, ready-towear and accessories made in Italy.

Australian designer Jonathan Hennessy Sceats produces frames with a unique personal style using an extensive array of unusual materials such as inlaid silk fabric and bamboo.

Includes: • S arah Pacini leather necklace $

• S arah Pacini leather bag

VALUE

1,200

• S arah Pacini wool scarf •C arter Bond sunglasses by Jono Hennessy No exchange or refund.

Donated by Lighthouse Boutique and Jono Hennessy.

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ITEM 59

NORITAKE DINNER SERVICE 20-piece Noritake dinner service in Regent Gold.

Noritake’s Regent Gold dinner service, in crisp white porcelain, features a richly embossed 22k gold band and contrasting black detailing. One of Noritake’s more formal offerings, Regent Gold is a stylish addition to any fine dining occasion.

The set is enhanced by a 23cm baroque-shaped embossed black accent plate along with serving bowls and platters.

Includes: • 2 0-piece dinner service • Tea pot • Sugar bowl

$

• Creamer

VALUE

1,150

• Oval platter No exchange or refund.

Donated by Noritake.

ITEM 60

SMEG FOOD MIXER Smeg stand mixer in red.

Smeg’s award-winning stand mixer is a highly efficient food preparation centre as well as an outstanding piece of Italian design. Its 800-watt high torque direct drive motor, planetary mixing action, soft start action plus low speed front attachment hub make it a favourite with home cooks and chefs. Optional attachments include pasta rolling and cutting accessories and multi-food grinder.

No exchange or refund.

$

VALUE

800

Donated by Smeg.

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CONCIERGE SERVICE Three month Classic Membership to Essential Solutions Lifestyle Concierge Services.

Essential Solutions Lifestyle offers virtual concierge, administrative services, lifestyle experiences and bespoke travel packages to discerning individuals and corporate companies all around the world. The membership, will allow you to prioritise your diary and outsource your ‘to-do’ list to our Lifestyle Managers.

Essential Solutions’ strong industry connections and vast network of suppliers allows them to plan any aspect of your busy life. Whether for business or pleasure, from a personal request, to travel and restaurant bookings or exclusive events, your Lifestyle Manager will take care of everything for you.

VALUE

720

$

Includes: • Three months membership on the Classic Plan which includes 30 requests (a request is equal to 20 minutes) to provide you with peace of mind.

Valid until 9 August 2017.

Donated by Essential Solutions Lifestyle Concierge services.

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SUMMER LIVING Two pairs of Carter Bond sunglasses by Jono Hennessy, Tommy Bahama beach towel and two bottles of Lanson Champagne.

Get yourself ready for summer with this fabulous package which includes: • T wo pairs of Carter Bond sunglasses by Jono Hennessy • Tommy Bahama beach towel • Two bottles of Lanson Black Label Champagne No exchange or refund.

$

VALUE

850

Donated by Jono Hennessy, Tommy Bahama and Langton’s.

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YOU’VE NEVER DONE BUSINESS LIKE THIS

Experience ‘The Business’, now flying on Virgin Australia’s B777

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Where Artistry Meets Alchemy

Launch Events

Roadshows & Exhibitions

Conferences & Presentations

Brand Activations & Experiential

Special Events

We build meaningful connections with audiences.

Official ACO Event Partner

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PRIZE DONOR DIRECTORY Adina Apartment Hotels

tfehotels.com

13 86 42

Aussie

aussie.com.au

1300 44 55 66

Australian Museum

australianmuseum.net.au

02 9320 6000

Ayers Rock Helicopters

helicoptergroup.com

03 9580 7177

Baillie Lodges

baillielodges.com.au

02 9918 4355

Bangarra Group

bangarragroup.com

03 9617 0444

The Bathers' Pavilion

batherspavilion.com.au

02 9969 5050

Bell Shakespeare

bellshakespeare.com.au

1300 305 730

Belvoir

belvoir.com.au

02 9699 3444

The Bridge Room

thebridgeroom.com.au

02 9247 7000

Bulgari

bulgari.com/en-au

Calvin Klein

calvinklein.com/au

Canal Rocks Beachfront Apartments

canalrocks.com.au

Carla Zampatti

carlazampatti.com.au

Casa Mondella

casamondella.com.au

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

commbank.com.au

COMO Shambhala Estate

comohotels.com/comoshambhalaestate

0062 361 978 888

COMO The Treasury

comohotels.com/thetreasury

08 6168 7888

COMO Uma Ubud

comohotels.com/umaubud

0062 361 972 448

Cooks Co-op

cooksco-op.com

The Deck

thedeckrestaurant.com.au

03 9699 9544

Essential Lifestyle Solutions

eslifestyle.com.au

1300 724 748

Felix

merivale.com.au/felix

02 9240 3000

Foy's Kirribilli

sydneyflyingsquadron.com.au

02 9955 8350

FREEMAN Vineyards

freemanvineyards.com.au

02 6384 4299

Furla

au.furla.com

Georg Jensen

georgjensen.com.au

Giorgio Armani

armanibeauty.com

GPO Grand

gpogrand.com

02 9229 7700

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

grandhoteltremezzo.com

0039 0344 42491

Guillaume

guillaumes.com.au

02 9302 5222

Hanazono

hanazononiseko.com

Hentley Farm

hentleyfarm.com.au

08 8333 0241

Hotel Cala del Porto

hotelcaladelporto.com

0039 0564 922 455

Indonesian Island Sail

indonesianislandsail.com

Jono Hennessy

jonohennessy.com

Kepos & Co.

keposandco.com.au

02 9690 0931

Koskela

koskela.com.au

02 9280 0999

La Prairie

laprairie.com.au

Langton's

langtons.com.au

02 9557 9100

Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa

letahaa.com

+68 940 507 601

Lighthouse Boutique

08 9755 2116 0450 114 524

1800 441 765

02 9960 6477

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Linnaeus Estate

linnaeus.com.au

02 6687 5555

Louis Vuitton

au.louisvuitton.com

1300 883 880

The Louise

thelouise.com.au

08 8562 2722

M&C Saatchi

mcsaatchi.com.au

02 9019 6000

Manfredi

manfredi.com.au

Maserati Australia New Zealand

maserati.com.au

Max Mara

world.maxmara.com

Moneypenny's School of Poker

02 8577 8100 0416 116 111

MUSE Niseko

museniseko.com

Niseko Powder Connection

vacationniseko.com

Nomad

nomadwine.com.au

02 9280 3395

Noritake

noritake.com.au

02 9316 7123

Opera Australia

opera-australia.org.au

02 9318 8200

Palazzo Seneca

palazzoseneca.com

0039 0743 817 434

Peter Lehmann Wines

peterlehmannwines.com.au

08 8563 2100

Peter's of Kensington

petersofkensington.com.au

02 9662 1433

Poho Flowers

poho.com.au

02 9331 4333

Professional Helicopter Services

phs.com.au

Qualia

qualia.com.au

1300 780 959

RACV

racv.com.au

13 72 28

Regatta

regattarosebay.com

02 9327 6561

Relais & Châteaux

relaischateaux.com

1300 121 341

Relais Santa Croce

relaisantacroce.com

0039 0552 342 230

Rockpool Group

rockpool.com

02 9252 1888

Santa Vittoria Water

santavittoria.com.au

02 9748 1915

Scorpion RIBS

scorpionribs.com

SKY NEWS

skynews.com.au

02 9886 8000

Skybus

skybus.co.jp

+81 136 555 601

Smeg

smeg.com.au

02 8667 4888

Spicers Retreats

spicersretreats.com

13 77 42

Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust

sydneycricketground.com.au

Sydney Dance Company

sydneydancecompany.com

02 9221 4811

Sydney Theatre Company

sydneytheatre.com.au

02 9250 1777

Taronga Conservation Society

taronga.org.au

TarraWarra Museum of Art

twma.com.au

03 5957 3100

Tasmanian Walking Company

taswalkingco.com.au

03 6392 2211

Tennis Australia

tennis.com.au

Tommy Bahama

tommybahama.com

Vacation Niseko

vacationniseko.com

0081 136 21 2500

Virgin Australia

virginaustralia.com

13 67 89

Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia

voyages.com.au

02 8296 8010

Wesfarmers

wesfarmers.com.au

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+81 136 212 500

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Art Item 10 Item 21 Children

New Zealand holiday and sculpture park Nicholas Harding oil painting

32 42

Item 49 Item 50 Entertainment

Behind the scenes at the Museum and the Zoo Work experience with M&C Saatchi

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Live Auction Item 2 Live Auction Item 6 Item 4 Item 6 Item 11 Item 25 Item 31 Item 40 Item 42 Item 52 Item 53 Item 54 Item 55 Experience

ACO quartet private performance Dinner with the stars Private suite at the cricket ACO Vasse Felix Festival 2017 ACO Uluru Festival 2017 Private dining for 14 at Rockpool Bar & Grill TarraWarra Festival 2017 Best seats in the House Australian Open Women's Final Sydney Dance Company Day at the cricket Poker Night Music and Dining

17 21 26 28 33 44 47 51 52 57 58 58 59

Live Auction Item 1 Item 2 Item 9 Item 29 Item 32 Item 44 Item 49 Item 61 Fashion & Beauty Item 23 Item 33 Item 34 Item 43 Item 45 Item 48 Item 51 Item 58 Item 62 Food & Wine

La Dolce Vita with Maserati and Relais & Châteaux Luxury Harbour cruise Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Maserati Drive Experience, New Zealand Sailing on Sydney Harbour Chase boat experience for six Behind the scenes at the Museum and the Zoo Concierge service

16 24 31 46 47 53 56 62

Louis Vuitton bag Bulgari handbag La Prairie Caviar Spectaculaire Max Mara tote bag Furla handbag Carla Zampatti voucher Giorgio Armani beauty hamper Fashion forward Summer living

43 48 48 53 54 55 57 60 62

Dinner with the stars COMO The Treasury, Perth Private dining for 14 at Rockpool Bar & Grill A year's supply of sparkling wine Lunch for 12 by Martin Boetz Dining out for four Dining out for two Music and Dining Australian Amarone wine collection

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Live Auction Item 6 Item 19 Item 25 Item 26 Item 28 Item 30 Item 41 Item 55 Item 57

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Peter's of Kensington gift voucher Bunnings voucher (x2 available) Koskela voucher In bloom with Poho Flowers A taste of Italy Noritake dinner service Smeg food mixer

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Media Live Auction Item 3

Sky News Advertising

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Private suite at the cricket Sailing on Sydney Harbour Australian Open Women's Final Day at the cricket

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Longitude 131 qualia - Hamilton Island ACO Vasse Felix Festival 2017 Hamilton Island holiday Bay of Fires Lodge Walk ACO Uluru Festival 2017 Blueys Beach house Bells at Killcare with Maserati Alinghi Beach House Noosa beach house COMO The Treasury, Perth Linnaeus Estate Byron Bay Uluru - Ayers Rock Resort TarraWarra Festival 2017 Spicers Peak Lodge, Queensland Discover the Barossa with Relais & Châteaux

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Travel – International Live Auction Item 1 La Dolce Vita with Maserati and Relais & Châteaux Live Auction Item 4 Indonesian Island Sail Live Auction Item 5 Business Class flights to Los Angeles Item 8 Bali with COMO Hotels Item 10 New Zealand holiday and sculpture park Item 12 Richard Tognetti's Niseko apartment Item 15 Le Taha'a - Tahiti Item 18 Lake Como luxury Item 24 A week in New York Item 27 Bali villa for eight Item 29 Maserati Drive Experience, New Zealand Item 39 Explore Europe with Adina

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THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Richard Tognetti AO - Artistic Director & Violin Helena Rathbone - Principal Violin Satu Vänskä - Principal Violin Glenn Christensen - Violin Aiko Goto - Violin Mark Ingwersen - Violin Ilya Isakovich - Violin Liisa Pallandi - Violin Maja Savnik - Violin Ike See - Violin Alexandru-Mihai Bota - Viola Nicole Divall - Viola Timo-Veikko Valve - Principal Cello Melissa Barnard - Cello Julian Thompson - Cello Maxime Bibeau - Principal Bass

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Guido Belgiorno-Nettis AM – Chairman Liz Lewin – Deputy Bill Best John Borghetti Anthony Lee James Ostroburski Heather Ridout AO Carol Schwartz AM Julie Steiner Andrew Stevens John Taberner Nina Walton Peter Yates AM Simon Yeo