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VIBRANT COMMUNITY HUB OPENS DOORS  l  October saw the official opening of the Exchange - KGUV's vibrant new community hub.

The opening was a cross-cultural celebration of KGUV community. Hosted by Ian Skippin, an official welcome to country was followed by speeches by visiting dignitaries and some of QUT’s talented musicians sparked the live entertainment.

The opening of the Exchange provided an opportunity for local residents and guests to mingle in the warm spring evening and to sample 'a taste of Kelvin Grove' with delicious food provided by local restaurants.

Visit their website at any time to discover more information about their upcoming events and activities.


WIN A TRIP TO FIJI  l  You may have seen some posters around the Village, or perhaps heard on 4BC/4BH, a little something about the chance to win a holiday for two to Fiji.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - simply complete an entry form (located at Village retailers), attach proof of purchase and drop it into the entry barrel located outside of Woolworths in the Village Centre, Musk Avenue.

As part of the broader eight-week radio campaign promoting the Village to Brisbane, 4BC will be conducting a live broadcast in the Village on Friday 13 November between 6am and 9am on Musk Ave.

Join Jamie Dunn and the morning crew at their live broadcast and enjoy breakfast in the Village on Friday 13 November. For more information about the competition visit the KGUV website.


STUDENT VILLAGE REVAMP  l  Kelvin Grove Student Village is launching exciting features to boost resident life next year, including revamped common spaces and enhancements to the already successful residential life programme.

Acting Village Director, Ben Mitterfellner has ensured that the new residential life programme will have activities designed to help students live, learn and grow, including social events, academic support and activities to develop life skills.

"Being situated in the Village, the accommodation provides students with a unique opportunity to experience independent living in a secure and exciting environment," noted Ben.

For more information or to apply visit their website.


GET BOSSY IN THE VILLAGE  l  Bossy Hair is excited to announce the opening of their first Academy Salon at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

From Monday to Wednesday each week, clients can receive 1/2 price on all services which includes cuts, colour work and beauty services. The apprentices from our other 11 hair salons will be working on these days under the guidance of two highly qualified trainers. On Thursday - Saturday each week the salon will trade as a normal hair salon with trained seniors and apprentices. The salon will open late a few nights and it will trade till 4pm on Saturdays.

Susan Skermer is the head trainer and manager and the salon phone number is (07) 3839 2229. Bossy Hair has 12 salons around Brisbane and has been trading close to 10 years now. For further information visit their website.


THE FUTURE OF FILM AND TV  l  Eleven category award winners for the Young Filmmakers Festival Queensland were announced during an award ceremony held on 24 October 2009 at QUT’s ‘The Block’ at Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

The winners included standouts, Kelsie Rimmer from the Sunshine Coast who won an outstanding four awards and Ethan Cox from the Gold Coast who is the son of Academy Award Winner, John Cox.

Young Filmmakers is a nursery for up-coming film, tv and media talent. 2007 winner Beau Eastman (photo left) is now working for Australia Zoo filming wildlife, directing clips and editing footage for the web.

More informaton, including donations and sponsorships queries for 2010, is on their website.


INNER CITY SANCTUARY ON OUR DOOR STEP  l  Have you visited Victoria Park Golf Complex and Function Venue yet? You should - it is only up the road, and just two kilometres from Brisbane's CBD.

Victoria Park Golf Complex and Function Venue is an inner city sanctuary combining state of the art golf and function facilities in the one stunning setting. The Function venue boasts eight unique function spaces, all with spectacular views of the sparkling city skyline.

To accompany our Function Venue our Golf Complex features an 18 hole Golf Course, 72 bay, 2 level, floodlit Driving Range, a fully stocked Golf Retail Shop, Golf Learning Centre, the Caddy Shack Café + Bar open to the public and our impressive 18 hole putt putt course. For more information please visit their website.



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