What would be your ultimate Australia Day?
We spoke to Nicky and her perfect Australia Day would involve three essential factors – catching up with friends, sipping white wine and counting down triple j’s Hottest 100.

Australia Day tips from The Barracks: Planning a barbecue smorgasbord this Australia Day? Call into Coles at The Barracks to stock up on goodies, gourmet cheeses, delicious prawns, mouthwatering lamb, fresh fruit and more. Whilst beer is perhaps the go-to beverage for many Australia Day get-togethers, keep an eye out for boutique ciders, sparkling wines and local drops from Stewarts Wine Co. Inspire your party planning and refresh your table decorations at Wheel&Barrow, and stock up on beautiful umbrellas to beat the rainy weather, from Pure Florist.

The Barracks is putting out a call for 10 avid movie lovers to review the latest releases at the Palace Barracks Cinemas in January and February! The 10 winners will be invited along with a friend to a screening of Weekend from January 26, PLUS $30 each to spend at the Palace Barracks Bar. One of the lucky winners will also receive an invitation to the preview screening of Late Bloomers PLUS double passes to see two more movies of their choice in February! All winners’ reviews will be posted on The Barracks Facebook page. Watch out David and Margaret! See below for entry details.

WEEKEND SYNOPSIS: Releasing on January 26 from Rialto Distribution, Weekend follows the tale of a one-night stand that morphs into something more. An unconventional love story, the films delves into the lives of two young men searching for love, adventure and meaning in their lives.

LATE BLOOMERS SYNOPSIS: A delightfully charming romantic comedy, Late Bloomers peeks into the depths of a relationship that is morphing and changing. Silverscreen stars William Hurt and Isabella Rossellini join forces in Late Bloomers.

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Win a double movie pass to see Santa’s Apprentice! Christmas is coming! Palace Barracks Cinemas is giving away 10 double passes to the new Australian family movie Santa’s Apprentice, now showing. Simply email ‘Movie Pass’ to enquiry@thebarracks.info for your chance to win.

Santa’s Apprentice a timeless and heartwarming Christmas animated adventure featuring an all-star voice cast including Shane Jacobsen, Magda Szubanski, Delta Goodrem, Hugh Sheridan and Georgie Parker. It follows the story of young Nicolas (voice of Jack Versace), a seven-year-old Australian boy on an adventure as he struggles with the ups and downs of being the next Santa Claus.  It’s a big responsibility that would scare even the bravest boy. Nicolas wants to be the best Santa ever and will learn a few lessons along the way. But Christmas has a way of making even the biggest mishaps alright and thanks to his loving mentors, Santa (Shane Jacobsen) and Waldorf (Hugh Sheridan), Nicolas learns the true meaning of Christmas. Released last Christmas in France – selling over 100,000 tickets in the first week and 650,000 over the life of the release – Santa’s Apprentice was ranked fourth in the country on its opening weekend behind Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 1.

Congratulations to M.Robinson who won the extravagant private Wine Masterclass of iconic French wines for her and three friends with Ludovic Perrier from The Chelsea, valued at $800. Over two hours they will be transported through an exquisite tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by matching tasting plates.

Miss Robinson will also go home with a selection of The Chelsea’s fantastic house wines to enjoy at home.

Keep an eye out for the next competition launching soon!

The Barracks has 2 double passes to The Broncos vs Raiders game on Sunday 12th June, at Suncorp Stadium, to give away to 2 lucky winners!!

However this is no lucky draw competition… we want you to really think about your entries, the best 2 entries will win!

Tell us what would you give up to win tickets to see the Broncos in action?

We know there more than just a few die hard footy fans out there, and we want you to impress us with your entries.. so be creative…