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Vicki Corser of Wavell Heights’ Gallery Fifty One Held First Solo Exhibit in Singapore

Contemporary Impressionist Vicki Corser from Wavell Heights’ Gallery Fifty One held her first solo exhibit in Singapore at the Australian High Commission in Singapore. To commemorate the momentous occasion, she created her largest piece to date.

Contemporary Impressionist Vicki Corser
Credit: Gallery Fifty One Facebook

Ms Corser grew up in Queensland. The abundant flora and fauna around her developed her natural affinity for vibrant colours. This love for vivid hues gives her paintings a distinct mark that is recognizably hers and hers alone.

She has grown famous for painting colourful landscapes. Her pieces are always brimming with the rich palettes of turquoise greens, bright pinks and oranges. Her art has always been crisp and wonderfully saturated with these rich and varied shades.

Her innate love for nature is what has brought her to the exhibition at the Australian High Commission. The event featured Australian flora and fauna and her paintings proved to be perfectly in theme.

Ms Corser was welcomed by the Deputy High Commissioner Kate Duff at the opening of her exhibition in Singapore in October.

Credit: Australian High Commission, Singapore Facebook

Umistrong Art Studio & Art Store, a professional art event organizer in Singapore, had the nicest words for Ms Corser too.

“This exhibition went beautifully at the Australian High Commission. The theme beauty of nature [was] well conveyed by [Gallery Fifty One].The colours of paintings are now adorning the walls. Best wishes from us for the hardwork and effort of Madam Vicki who has painted her heart out from these paintings. We feel honoured [working with you],” Umistrong Art Studio & Art Store said.

Credit: Umistrong Art Store & Art Studio Facebook

Now back at the Gallery Fifty One, Ms Corser was once again busy conducting art workshops for children and master classes for adults.

To know more about the gallery’s schedule, please click here.

Travel from Kentucky to Athens in a Meal at Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee in Wavell Heights

If there are two things that Australia’s are best at, it’s drinking their coffee and travelling.

Australia is ranked 42nd in the world for coffee consumption at 3 kilogram per capita, according to a report from World Atlas in 2017.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics also reported that Australians broke the country’s record in 2012 with 8.2 million or 31 out of 100 residents leaving Australia to travel.

So, when Brisbane locals Callum Whitehead and Matt Tainton opened the Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee in June 2017, they made dreams come true for a lot of Australians.

Credit: Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee Facebook

Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee is a fusion between a travel agency and a coffee shop in one place. Guests can plan their travels abroad with Callum over a delicious coffee or sumptuous meal without having to go to any other restaurants.

“Had a great “Catch-up” lunch with the girls. Staff were very friendly, in particular, Matt and the food was delicious with a comfortable atmosphere and WOW – they also organise Travel. Very helpful holiday guy “Callum” is now helping us girls with a cruise that we want to take next March. We are definitely going to book with Callum as he offered us so many great deals and a lot of do’s and don’t’s to make this trip more enjoyable. Thanks Barrow & Bear, us girls will be back.” – Lara Reeve, Trip Advisor
“Great staff and customer service was brilliant, very attentive to individual needs such as allergies. I booked a holiday to Disney, San Fran and Vegas, complete with tours and accommodation all over lunch. Thanks guys.” – Angela Hughes, TripAdvisor

The travel agency-slash-coffee shop also makes it possible for their guests to travel from one country to another, figuratively, with their meals named after travel destinations.

Guests can order “Cairo” which is make up of smashed mint avocado, topped with macadamia dukkah and sugar snap peas or “Manhattan” made with poached eggs, served on a toasted sourdough with spinach and kale with bacon, tomatoes and hollandaise.

Lunch options can be “Kentucky” made with panko crumbed chicken with fennel, radish, cabbage slaw and herb oil on Turkish bread or Tacos from Athens made with Greek chicken, feta, tzatziki, olives, and lettuce.

Virginia – Homemade Sweet Corn Fritters, Served With Feta & Beetroot Puree, Poached Eggs Spiced With Dukkah & Panned Fried Chorizo
Credit: Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee Facebook

Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee also serves organic coffee sourced from around the world. The beans are from Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, Sumatra, Colombia and Nicaragua.

See more of their meals and coffee options here.

Plan your next travel with Barrow & Bear Travel + Coffee. Know more about them here.

Read ‘Frida Kahlo’ at the Queensland Children’s Library in Wavell Heights

The Queensland Children’s Services Library, located at 147 Rode Road, Wavell Heights, is filled with book resources targeted for child care centres, family day schemes and educators, students, training organisation, and isolated parents. The collections available at the library are both innovative and progressive. They dwell with timely issues that revolve around the child and subject matters that help kids thrive with current developments in different fields.

One recommended reading for their recently added resources is the biography of “Frida Kahlo” written for the kids. Frida is a woman whose desire to study medicine was obstructed by an accident she encountered as a child. This obstruction, however, has led her to painting. She has produced more than 140 portraits and has since been a known figure in the artistic world.

Frida Kahlo
Credit: Queensland Children’s Services Library Facebook

The accident that has brought Frida’s life to a 360-degree turn happened in 1925. Frida and Alejandro Gomez Ariaz, her childhood sweetheart, were on a bus when it collided with a car. A steel handrail impaled itself into Frida’s hip and came out the other side of her body. As a result, she sustained spine and pelvis fractures. While she had forgone her dream of becoming a medical practitioner, she painted sensitive self-portraits which catapulted her in a pedestal as an artist.

Later in life, Frida got involved in politics and married her fellow communist Diego Rivera. Today, Frida is revered a feminist icon. This is the reason why her biography has been written for kids to read. She is a role-model and influence that children of today should know. Unlike romantic fairy tales that are commonly being read to children, the story of Frida Kahlo can impart realistic lessons of perseverance and woman empowerment even at a young age.

Other recommended readings at the Queensland Children’s Services Library in Wavell Heights are “Steam Kids,” “My First Book of the Solar System,” “Creative Investigations in Early Math”, “A Little Bit of Dirt,” “The Curious Kids Science Book,” “100+ creative hands-on activities,” “A Walk in The Park,” “Creating Rich, Irresistible Environments for Young Children”, “Indigenous First Discovery Books” among others.

There are also collections that discuss autism from a child’s perspective. Some of these books are “It’s No Biggie! Autism in the Early Childhood Classroom,” “Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew”, and “An Early Start for Your Child with Autism.”

There are experienced childcare professionals at the Queensland Children’s Services Library to assist those who are looking for their most recent book resources. There is also an option to research online, request these books, and have them be sent via mail. Details can be found here.

Child care centres, family day schemes and educators, students, training organisation, and isolated parents can also be a member of the library. Simply complete the membership form or contact the Library Service Manager, Ms Anne McCallum. More information can be found here.

To Bob or Not to Bob in 2018: Where to Get A New Hairstyle in Wavell Heights

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, donned a new look on the 13th of November with her faux bob during the Remembrance Sunday Service which she attended with other members of the royal family.

The Duchess of Cambridge watched the service from a balcony of the nearby Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
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— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 12, 2017

US reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” fame also debuted a shorter hairstyle in the same day in a new photo she uploaded on her Instagram account.

don’t worry, i ordered a new phone case last night
A post shared by Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) on Nov 10, 2017 at 10:00am PST

With this two influential style icons sporting the bob just a few short months before the New Year, is 2018 going to be the year for the “short, but sweet” hairstyle again?

Here are hair salons in Wavell Heights that can help the ladies out in deciding whether to bob or not to bob.

Eltajada Hair Face Body

This salon has just rebranded after 20 years in service. At present, it offers full hairdressing services – colouring, foiling, balayage, upstyling, and other hair treatments. The owners have also added two new beauty rooms where clients are treated to a complete day spa experience for unwinding and relaxing.

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Katrina’s Beauty Works

The salon now boasts a total of 10 branches across Queensland. It also currently employs 100 hair and beauty experts.

Its services, however, are not limited to styling alone. It also operates two schools under the programme called Katrina’s School of Hair & Beauty. Trainers and staff under the programme have been behind the success of hundreds of students. The business even offers various online courses that interested students across Australia can take. The school is a registered training organisation and all courses are nationally recognised.

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Cameo Rose Hair Boutique

This salon boasts of personalised service and promises to pamper not just the ladies, but men and toddlers as well. Its stylists are also trained to give professional advice on latest hair trends.

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Why go for the bob?

Short Hair
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Cutting one’s hair short has always been perceived as a bold move among ladies. It has always been associated with “freedom” and getting a haircut has been informally regarded as a way of symbolically letting go of heartaches and other distressing life experiences. Many have attested that it can be liberating and can boost a women’s confidence.

Aesthetically, short hair can emphasize delicate and commonly unnoticed features of the face, as well as the neck and the collarbone. It can make women look years younger than their actual age.

Short hair also proves to be economical. It can save women on expensive hair products. It is also time-efficient as fewer tangles mean less time preparing. Bobs and other short styles also dry much quicker and are perfect for those looking for a wash-and-wear style.

Traffic Lights to be Installed on Shaw Road Intersection to Reduce Rat Running

Brisbane City Council’s records show that construction work on the “Shaw Road and Sports Precinct Access Road Intersection Upgrade” project will commence this October. Traffic lights will be installed along the Shaw Road, between Gympie and Sandgate Roads to reduce rat-running in the area.

The project was prioritised by the Council due to Shaw Road’s busy traffic. Shaw Road caters to a high volume of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists everyday. Shaw Road provides access to the suburbs of Nundah, Chermside, and beyond. It is a well-used road to escape the congested arterial roads and the Airport Link Tollway.

Shaw Road is the only access to the sports precinct. The area of the sports precinct is home to several sports club that are frequented by both vehicles and pedestrians. Cyclists also use Shaw Road, since it also intersects the Kedron Brook Bikeway.

The Intersection Upgrade Details

The Shaw Road and Sports Precinct Access Road Intersection Upgrade project will involve:

Traffic signals on the intersection of Shaw Road and the sports precinct access road;
Dedicated pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities;
Two sealed off-road car park spaces;
Additional through lane on Shaw Road (road widening);
4.2 kilometre kerbside lanes;
Relocation of the bus zones to the sports precinct entrance (north and south); and
Separate right and left turn lanes on the sports precinct exit.

The Benefits of the Upgrade

Pedestrian Crossing at Night
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Although there is a current pedestrian and cyclist island refuge on Shaw Road, safe crossing opportunities are still limited. The installation of traffic signals will provide a safe crossing point for cyclists and pedestrians on the area.

The signal lights will not only benefit the pedestrians and cyclists, but also the motorists. The road widening and installation of proper traffic signals will also reduce the risks of accidents for turning vehicles.

Flooding at Shaw Road
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The broader road network and the installed traffic lights will improve traffic operations, improve travel times, and reduce delays during the morning and afternoon peak. The Council has committed $3.1 billion on 90 road improvements for congestion in Brisbane from 2016 to 2030.

“Traffic modelling indicates there will be fewer vehicles queuing at the intersection under signalisation and unlike current concerns, access to current streets will not be blocked by queues,” the Brisbane City Council spokesman said.

Impacts of the Upgrade

Parking near the bikeway
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During the construction, some on-street parking will be removed on Shaw Road. Parking restrictions will also apply on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be signs to advise the restrictions and there will be additional off-road car parking spaces to support the parking demand during the construction.

Construction Schedule:

Monday – Saturday

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To ensure public safety, there are works that are scheduled to undertake between 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., from Sunday to Thursday.

The construction will also impact the vegetation in the surrounding the area as it will require the removal of 16 trees. The Queensland Environment Offsets Act (QEOA) of 2014 requires infrastructure projects to offset their impacts to the environment through activities such as revegetation and planting.

The project is scheduled for completion in early 2018. Full details about the project can be viewed on the Brisbane City Council’s website.

What To Do in Wavell Heights This September

Spring will definitely put a spring in your step this September with this series of events happening in Wavell Heights this week.

Sunday, 10 September

Norths Junior Rugby Presentation Day

Tickets: $10 armbands

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Norths Junior Rugby

Photo credit: Norths Rugby Junior/Facebook

The Norths Junior Rugby 2017 will celebrate its end-of-season awards day. It will be a fun day for the whole family. Awarding of teams and clubs will commence between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Extreme fun starts at 1:00 p.m. There will be rides for both children and adults, including the Bumper Balls, Zorb Ball Ramp, Gladiator Duel, Racing Car Obstacle, Big Baller, and the Wild West Obstacle. The cafe and bar will also be open to serve food and refreshments.

Monday, 11 September

Healing with our Cycle

Tickets: $15

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Venue: 1/52 Jeffcott Street, Wavell Heights

Photo credit: Medicinal Healing/Facebook

Ladies, Medicinal Healing will host an informative talk on how to effectively support yourselves during your menstrual cycles. To those braving abdominal pain, mood swings, and headaches during their cycle, this talk provides an in-depth understanding about it.

Fridays, 15 & 29 September

Food Truck Fridays

Tickets: FREE

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Venue: Norths Rugby Union Club

Photo credit: North Brisbane Rugby Club/Facebook

The Norths Rugby Club is organising a day of food and drinks every second Friday. Food trucks will open at 5:00 p.m., while the bar will open 30 minutes earlier. There will be live music and entertainment. The kids will also enjoy playing on the playground and fields.

B.Y.O. picnic rugs and chairs to feel the carnival-like vibe.

Sunday, 15 September

Access Bars® Class

Tickets:

$300 – Adults (18 years and over)
$150 – 16 to 17-year-old teenagers
FREE – Children 15 years of age and under

(REPEAT PRICE for $150 if guests previously completed an Access Bar class.)

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Quantum Healing Centre

Photo credit: Quantum Healing Centre/Facebook

Access Bars® Class is the prerequisite to all Access Consciousness® Core Classes at the Quantum Healing Centre. This is a one-day hands-on class wherein the participants will learn about Bars and where the Bars Points are in our head.

During the class, each participant will give two Bars massage session and will also receive two sessions to pamper. Access Bars is a massage used to change aspects of the body including sleep, health, weight, anxiety, and stress.

Tuesday, 26 September

BUMS Northside Jam

Tickets:

FREE for members
$5 – Guests

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Northern Suburbs Bowls Club

Photo credit: Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society/Facebook

The Brisbane Ukulele Musicians Society or the BUMS will hold another jam session for music lovers. All of the chords and lyrics will be projected on-screen. A beginners’ class will be held at 6:30 p.m. for everyone to be jam-ready.

The bar will be open for refreshments, but no food will be available for sale. Pack your own takeaways.

Get Rid of Bulky Items On This Year’s Wavell Heights Kerbside Collection Day

Kerbside Collection for Wavell Heights is almost here. Happening on Monday, the 7th of August, this is the perfect time for you to get rid of your clutter and those bulky items that need to go.

Before you do, there are some things that you should keep in mind.

There’s a Limit

Getting rid of your bulky items for Kerbside Collection day seems to be the best idea. However, you should know that the Brisbane City Council has a limit for this. The Council will only collect items less than two cubic meters. Items above that will not be accepted anymore. Take it easy on the items. If it’s not going to work for Kerbside, try to donate it instead or drop it off at a Recovery Centre.

Keep It Organized

Since you’re throwing away bulk items, make sure that everything is still organised. This is why it is best to start early – a week or even weeks before your Kerbside Collection date is the best time to pack up things especially you have so much stuff to let go of. Pack them all neatly in boxes and keep them organized.

Keep Your Kerb Neat & Tidy

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You may be putting items you no longer need by the kerb, but that doesn’t mean you’re allowed to make a mess outside. Keep your items, boxes and other pieces of furniture organised outside. Remember that your items need to be out on the kerb this weekend!

There Is a List of Non-Acceptable & Acceptable Items

Check out this link to see what items are acceptable and what aren’t. Unacceptable items will be left by the kerb by the council and if the item/s remains by the kerb within seven days after the collection date, the council will fine you.

Some of your bulky items may not be accepted by the council due to its size. In case this happens, the best place to go is to check out Recovery Centres in the following areas:

Make the most out of this year’s Kerbside Collection to get rid of the clutter in your home.

Wavell State High School’s New Performing Arts Centre Coming Soon

Wavell State High School (SHS) students are rejoicing as the construction of the new Performing Arts Centre was announced. For the year 2017-2018, Queensland Government already released its $4.8 million budget for the construction. This is just a part of the $6 million proposed investment of the government for “Advancing Queensland Schools”.

“The Palaszczuk Government will invest $6 million to build a new performing arts hall at Wavell State High as part of our $200 million Advancing Queensland Schools funding package …Our government is determined to give every student in every school the best possible education. That means delivering the teachers, curriculum and school facilities we need to give students the best chance at success,” State MP for Nudgee Leanne Linard said.

The Anticipated Upgrade

Wavell SHS already issued two formal calls in 2013 and 2015 for a new facility. Arts Head of Department Kate Battams also indicated that the old hall could not cater the school’s more than 1,200 arts students and 14 extra-curricular performance clubs and groups.

Now that the budget has been approved and the tender closed earlier this month, Principal Jeff Major hopes that the construction will soon commence. He is hoping for an early July kick-off, with a scheduled completion by mid-2018. To view the draft plans that the school has already prepared for the Performing Arts Centre, click here.

Importance of Performing Arts

Photo credit: Wavell State High School/Facebook

Involvement in the performing arts allows students’ multiple intelligences to be acknowledged and developed. The benefit to students embraces all subject disciplines, improves their communication skills, and develop self-esteem.

Aside from these benefits, students can also improve their self-expression and interpersonal skills.

“The school needs a fit-for-purpose venue to support their excellent music and performing arts programs …I’m looking forward to seeing the difference this performance hall makes to education at Wavell State High School,” Ms. Linard said.

Wavell SHS deserves this upgrade in performing arts facility to continue nurturing the students’ real talents in drama, singing, and dancing. Check out their website and Facebook page for updates.

Wavell Height’s Cressey Street Bridge will Transform into a Cycle-Friendly Bridge to Promote Active Living

The old timber bridge of Cressey Street will soon be replaced with a stronger bike-friendly structure. The half million dollar project is expected to be completed in July under the contractor CPM Group Pty Ltd. The bridge will still be passable during the construction, but detours and closures may be required.

Tendering

CPM Group Pty Ltd won the project with an offer of $586,811 against Abergeldie Constructions Pty Ltd ($516,268) and Pensar Civil Pty Ltd ($444,424). Clearly, CPM did not offer the lowest pricing plan, but was still chosen to reconstruct the bridge because their proposal was a strong and sturdy structure that is suitable for a bike-friendly bridge, with complete details.

Abergeldie proposed a structure lacking of durability and maintenance requirements with limited details on the design, while Pensar only included general construction methodology and lacked specific details on structures.

To view other awarded tenders for other projects, check the Brisbane City Council’s website.

The Future Cressey Bridge

The original plan of the footbridge reconstruction was to widen it to help people pass easily and promote a spacious cycleway. Infrastructure Committee Chairwoman Amanda Cooper said that the bridge will also feature bicycle-friendly handrails.

“The new bridge will more than double in width to 3m, allowing people to more easily pass each other and will also feature cycle-friendly handrails,” Cr. Cooper said.

Benefits of Cycling

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This is part of a move to encourage cycling and spending time outdoors in Wavell Heights. According to Councilor Adam Allan, the reconstruction of the Cressey Bridge will give reasons to the residents to go outdoors and have an active living.

“Wavell Heights is a great spot to go for a bike ride and enjoy some time outdoors with a range of local parks and community facilities on offer,” Cr Allan said.

Here are some benefits of bicycle riding.

1. Cardiovascular Benefits

Cycling offers the same cardio benefits that you can get from other forms of exercise, without exerting too much effort. Research says that people who have healthy cardio were less likely to experience high blood pressure and heart failures.

2. Muscle Strength

Pedaling strengthens muscles on thighs, hips, and rear end. Healthy leg muscles helps in having a healthy heart, higher metabolism, solid core strength, and improved stamina (and for girls, nice buttocks!)

(Photo credit: Colin Rose/Wikimedia Commons)

3. Lose Weight and Belly Fat

Weight loss is really one of the biggest benefits of cycling (as well as other exercises). Daily routine biking can fight weight gain and waistline expansion.

4. Prevent Cancer

Maintaining healthy weight and regular exercise like cycling always lowers the risk of getting cancer, along with eating healthy food.

5. Injury Recovery

Cycling helps preserve cartilage. Along with swimming, this is a form of exercise that is gentle on joints, which could improve knee pain, osteoarthritis, foot problems, back pain, and impact-related injuries.

Lastly, cycling can make you feel better and younger. It promotes self-esteem because it makes you feel healthy and fit.

It is also recommended to cycle all the way to work or school, instead of just sitting in a car or on a bus, which can be easier after the reconstruction of the Cressey Bridge.

Wavell Heights Dental Glow Will Still Bring Healthy Smiles

“No Gap Mouthgard”

More than just a family-friendly clinic that delivers quality services, Wavell Heights Dental Glow continues to extend their helping hand to the community of local athletes in its area. Dr. Alex Timms runs the clinic’s dental community program called “No Gap Mouthguard”.

Dr. Alex Timms
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The No Gap Mouthguard is a program that conducts mouthguard clinics at the local sporting clubs. Believing that mouthguards are essential to protect and give healthy smiles to the athletes, young and adult, Wavell Heights Dental Glow provides mouthguards to numerous local sporting teams including St. Andrews Women’s Hockey Club, Valleys Women’s Hockey Club, Everton Park Junior Rugby Union Football Club, North Junior Rugby Union Football Club, and Valley’s Diehards Rugby League Football Club.

Importance of Mouthguards

A mouthguard is a soft plastic dental appliance used to prevent teeth, mouth, cheeks, tongue, jaw, and gums injuries. The concept of using a mouthguard was said first introduced in boxing. Nowadays, mouthguards are essential protective implements for other sports like hockey, football, and other sports where the risk of oral injuries is high. Mouthguards act as a shock absorber to further prevent serious injuries, including nerve damage.

Mouthguard for TMJ
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Apart from sports, mouthguards are also used to treat medical conditions such as Bruxism and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder. Bruxism is the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth, especially at night, while TMJ disorder is the difficulty to move the jaw. The mouthguards used for treating TMJ are made of rigid acrylic material and are often called splint.

Mouthguards play an important role in providing protection for our teeth and gums for whatever reason it may be. Further information about the No Gap Mouthguard program can be viewed through the Wavell Height Dental Glow’s website.

Now Part of Dental Glow

Same team and same dental care
(Photo credit: Wavell Heights Dental Surgery/Facebook)

The Wavell Heights Dental Surgery is now a part of Dental Glow, but will still be operating within its normal trading hours with the same dental team. All Health Funds will still be accepted and the clinic is still located at 262 Rode Road. The only changes that the community will see are the changes in the clinic’s name and website.

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