I have had now news of at least 3 people now figuring out the password for the website which is good news, all confirmed but you can never trust what other people say or the images they send you 
as it could be a way of stopping others from pushing themselves to the limit of solving the clues and winning the 10 grand.
As you all know I live in the UK, so I am not able to take part in the competition since its strictly only for Australian residents.
Well done to the winner 
!!!
August 19th, 2009 12:30 am
I got a tweet from tengrand_IE8. Someone deduced the password at 8pm, accessed the site and made a claim for the prize.
I’m deciding whether I should un-install IE-8 as we speak.
August 19th, 2009 2:46 am
Thanks to all you guys who participated here and also on Whirlpool. You were a great support and clever thinkers. We valued your input.. Cheers..
August 19th, 2009 2:51 am
Thanks to you all guys, You were very helpful. There can only be one winner and congrats to him. I guess its most likely Thomas. The one who may have very close to submitting at the same time is GBallard.. Anyway need to wait for the official announcement.
August 19th, 2009 9:01 am
If the prize is won, just have to wait now for all the solutions from MS. Red herrings will end on the BBQ of revelations.
August 19th, 2009 10:44 am
Well done to those who worked it out in the end and especially to whoever claimed the prize first.
Thank you all on Whirlpool and Smoothblog for allowing me to post. I’m also in the UK, like admin, so was only in it for the fun, and I’ve enjoyed it immensely. Cheers, guys.
August 19th, 2009 10:56 am
To all of you in the UK and elsewhere who have joined in the fun, a big THANKYOU!! Your input has been most welcome.
xjjanie, a Pom now living in Melbourne, Oz.
August 19th, 2009 5:31 pm
I am French…
People all over the world gathering for an aussie to win. Humanity is not yet totally stupid… but still as poor except one
August 27th, 2009 9:23 am
The Winner was announced today, and turned out to be Gavin Ballard of Brunswick East, Victoria. Well played and Congrats Ballard.