nop I woke up late so I decided not to go =P
I was around BGS on Saturday though.

Short answer: way too early.

If you have access, privilege and ability of of staying in Malaysia Hall for a full academic semester, I'd take it. It is very hard to decide on accommodation when you've never seen it, and are not familiar with the surroundings.

Anyone who selects their place of accommodation without actually seeing the place is usually setting up themselves for a world of hurt. Especially when its a 6 month - 1 year contract for a dump of a place. Then we see them come begging to the university accommodation office asking for help to break the lease.

It will be rare finding 6 bedroom accommodation, especially around the Kelvin Grove area, and those that haven't been demolished to make way for 2-3 bedroom walkup apartments are few and far in between. And even if you do find one, with the new Housing Code limiting how many unrelated people can live under one roof, you may not find a willing landlord.

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/bccwr/lib18..._house_code.pdf
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/student...6-1225774550203
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland...90916-fq0u.html

I would adjust your expectations. Don't expect to find one "just 5-10 minutes walking distance to the uni". Either the group of 6 splits up into 2 separate accommodations or you find a place somewhere further out.

Make sure your "loud voice while playing games/listening to music late at night" doesn't ruffle the feathers of your neighbors also.

Hi guys.... I'm going to UQ and will be taking a flight to Brisbane on 16th feb.. it'll be Air Asia from LCCT.. I'm wondering is it possible to bring a guitar along, as my hand luggage... meaning i carry a laptop and a guitar up the plane... two hand luggage.. I saw people doing it for domestic flights.. but what about international? Thanks!

if that item cost more than $1k then you will get taxed(10%)