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Win! Barbie is the Best!

August 17th, 2010 by Anthea | No Comments | Filed in Competition

Hey Girl Powerettes!

Here at GP HQ, we just LOVE Barbie! We think she’s oh so cool so we trawled the archives to find five fun facts about this gorgeous gal…

  • Barbie has had more than 50 pets! Some of the crazier ones are a lion cub, a panda and a giraffe! LOL!
  • Ken was named after the son of the creators of Barbie – Ruth and Elliot Handler
  • 1 billion fashions have been produced since 1959 for Barbie and friends. Um… she’d need a pretty big closet for that!
  • Barbie has had more than 125 careers – she’s got a massive resumé!
  • She’s a film star! Barbie appeared in Toy Story 3!

Speaking of which… Thanks to our fabulous friends at Mattel, we’ve got 5 Barbie and Ken sets from Toy Story 3 to give away! How cool is that!? All you have to do is:

1. Write a poem about Barbie!

2. Email it to us at girlpower@next.com.au with the subject “Barbie Toy Story 3 Comp”

3. Include your name, age, address and phone number so we can send your prize out if you’re a winner!

Good luck girls!

The GP Team xxx

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Sweet Science!

August 12th, 2010 by Anthea | No Comments | Filed in Competition

Hey super scientists out there!

Did you know that Australia is going science mad this month!? The Australian Science Festival is on now PLUS National Science Week kicks off on Saturday! Wowee! Science overload!

This year, the Australian Science Festival is all about biodiversity. Biodiversity means that there are lots and lots of different plants and animals thriving on our planet, which makes it green and great! To celebrate this, we’ve sussed out an uber-cool comp called the Bayer Science for a Better Life Competition!

To enter, create an image of something that is part of your local biosphere (hint: anything that is alive!!!) It can be a drawing, a photo or a crafty creation! Go crazy! If you’re not uber-arty, you can fill out an online quiz and answer a question about biodiversity! Or… if you’re really keen and you want to double your chances of winning… you can do BOTH!

Just click here to get all the details. Of course there are some great prizes up for grabs, including a biology madness kit and an Australian menagerie game. PLUS all schools with winning students will receive a worm farm and eco-composter. Cool!

So girls, are any of you super scientists? Do you have any cool experiments you like to test out at home? Let us know!

The GP Team xx

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Wanted… 10 Amazing Girls!

July 15th, 2010 by Anthea | 2 Comments | Filed in Competition

Superstar snowboarder Torah Bright and Gwen Tennyson from Ben 10 are on the search for 10 amazing ambassadors to empower and inspire other girls! Yippee!!

‘The Search for Gwen’s 10′ is taking place now on gwen10.com Log on and complete a quiz that will test whether you possess positive traits like being active, confident, having good self-esteem and being loyal. If you are chosen as part of Gwen’s 10, you will represent Gwen and provide advice to girls about issues like bullying and self-esteem. Awww, so sweet!

You’ll also score some sweet prizes like…

  • A one year scholarship to ACT SING DANCE Club House – Australia’s largest performing arts academy
  • A Gwen 10 Wardrobe
  • A VIP experience at the live action show Ben 10 Live where you will have the chance to meet Gwen!

You’ll have to impress the stellar judging panel which is made up of: Olympic Gold Medallist Torah Bright, Zoe Eaton from the Cartoon Network and Lee Morgan from Club Houze performing arts academy.

We got in touch with Torah to ask her about this exciting comp…

1. What type of girls do you hope to find in the search for Gwen’s 10?

I have always stood up for what I believe in, and hopefully through the search we’ll find some Australian girls who are not scared to stand up for themselves and their friends.

2. Why did you decide to sign up as an ambassador?

It is great to see that Cartoon Network in Australia is using their voice to help young Australian girls. The issues that the campaign is hoping to address are very close to my heart, and I feel that through this campaign, I will be able to spread these strong messages to Australian girls and help to make a difference.

3. What does your role involve exactly?

Together with Gwen, I will share the role as face of the campaign on Cartoon Network, and will be involved in spreading the campaign message through interstitials on Cartoon Network and will help the panel to judge the final 10 girls.

4. Gwen from Ben 10 is your ‘co-host’- are you a fan of cartoons or did you watch them as a kid?

Of course. Doesn’t everybody? I used to watch a few shows here and there when I could. We didn’t have cool shows like Ben 10 in our day though, let me tell you!

5. Do you get nervous in front of the camera, or are you a natural?

I always get a little nervous with exciting new things, but I don’t let that stop me from having fun and doing the best I can. I had a lot of fun filming for Cartoon Network- costume changes, talking about things I believe in, what’s not to love?!

6. What advice would you give to girls who want to follow in the footsteps of Gwen Tennyson or yourself?

I’ve always followed my own path and stood up for what I believe in, even from a young age, and I would encourage young girls to do the same, and believe in themselves more.

What a wow-worthy message! So girls… do you have what it takes to be an ambassador for other girls? Log on to gwen10.com today!

The GP Team xx

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So Fresh Trivia Comp Winners!

July 12th, 2010 by Anthea | 3 Comments | Filed in Competition, Music

Hey Girl Powerettes!

Thanks for all your awesome entries in the So Fresh Trivia Comp. It was pretty tricky, huh!?

The 15 lucky winners of So Fresh Hits of Winter 2010 are… Drumroll please…

T. Airey, TAS, A. Huynh, VIC, T. Dunn, QLD, A. Wilson, NSW, J. Methorst-Moore, TAS, A. Wallekers, NSW, J. De La Rue, VIC, N. Tannous, NSW, L. Ardon, WA, E. Williams, VIC, A. Shah, VIC, K. Travis, QLD, M. Garcia, TAS, M. Preston, QLD, D. Nowakowski, TAS

The correct answers were…

Justin Bieber was born in which country?
a) Australia
b) USA
c) Canada

2. Stan Walker won Australian Idol in 2009.
Who was runner-up that year?
a) Kelly Clarkson
b) Jessica Mauboy
c) Hayley Warner

3. Rumour has it Rihanna will be a bridesmaid soon when
one of her celebrity besties gets married. Who is this mystery bride?
a) Taylor Swift
b) Lady Gaga
c) Katy Perry

4. What is the name of Brian McFadden’s super new album?
a) Can’t Be Tamed
b) Wall Of Soundz
c) Wall Of Noise

5. Vanessa Amorosi is an Aussie mega-star!
What was the name of her first song?
a) Have A Look
b) Mr Mysterious
c) Out Of The Blue

Keep checking our blog for more great giveaways!

The GP Team xx

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Girls Only Trivia Winners!

July 6th, 2010 by Anthea | 9 Comments | Filed in Competition, Music

A big congrats to the winners of our Girls Only CD Trivia Comp! They are:

A.Curtis, NSW, P.L. Islam, NSW, R.Hunter, NSW, B. Stanton, VIC, R. Stokes, VIC, L.Walker, QLD, J. Sellers, NSW, M. Scott, WA, E. Reddy, NSW, C. Dixon, NSW, G. Walmsley, NSW, J. Kelly, QLD, A. Waugh, NSW, M. Pohnetalova, NSW, G. Davies, NSW

The correct answers were…

1. What is Lady Gaga’s real name?
a) Stephanie Gagason
b) Stefani Germanotta
c) Stefany Germ-a-lotta

2. Cool singer Ke$ha was born in which country?
a) USA
b) Australia
c) England

3. Miss Taylor Swift has dated a few celebrity cuties in her time.
Which of the following has she NOT dated?
a) Taylor Lautner
b) Joe Jonas
c) Nick Jonas

4. Where did Pink get her name?
a) Because she loves the colour pink!
b) Because she used to have pink hair!
c) Because she used to blush a lot and have pink cheeks!

5.  Britney Spears is a super famous mega-star!
What was the name of her first song?
a) Hit Me Baby, One More Time
b) Toxic
c) I’m A Genie In A Bottle

If you missed out, don’t worry! Our So Fresh and Marmaduke comps are still open, PLUS keep checking for more fab giveaways!

The GP Team xx

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Marvellous Marmaduke

June 24th, 2010 by Anthea | 11 Comments | Filed in Competition, Movies

Marmaduke is your typical 200 pound teenage Great Dane who stands out anywhere he goes. The family pet of the Winslow’s, Marmaduke has outgrown his cute puppy stage and has become an awkward, gangly, insecure gentle giant who tends to be inadvertently accident-prone due to his gargantuan size.

Always the outcast, he gets a new lease on life when the Winslow’s decide to make a move to the O.C. (Orange County), but when he falls for a hot Afghan Hound named Jezebel, Marmaduke has to take on the dog park to make a place for himself, all the while learning that it’s who you are inside that makes you the top dog.

Watch the trailer then answer the following question:

Is your pet as accident prone as Marmaduke? Tell us the funniest thing your pet has done in your family!

Email us at girlpower@next.com.au with your answers to go in the draw to win!


5 lucky winners will receive:

  • A Family Pass to Marmaduke
  • Marmaduke Frisbee
  • 12″ Marmaduke plush toy
  • Velcro Paw & Ball Set
  • Marmaduke Furry Stickers

10 Runners up will receive:

  • A double in-season pass!

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Win! Win! Win!

June 23rd, 2010 by Amy | 14 Comments | Filed in Competition, Music, Stuff

Thanks to our friends at Universal Music, we’re giving away this really cool CD + DVD:


So Fresh The Hits Of Winter 2010 is out now and it features some truly amazing artists like Vanessa Amorosi, Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Black Eyed Peas! Awesome!

We have 15 cool copies of So Fresh The Hits Of Winter 2010 to give away! To be a winner, you must take our tricky trivia quiz, then email us (girlpower@next.com.au) with your answers! The first 15 entries we receive with all 5 answers correct will score a prize. Best of luck Girl Powerettes!

The So Fresh Trivia Quiz

1. Justin Bieber was born in which country?
a) Australia
b) USA
c) Canada

2. Stan Walker won Australian Idol in 2009.
Who was runner-up that year?
a) Kelly Clarkson
b) Jessica Mauboy
c) Hayley Warner

3. Rumour has it Rihanna will be a bridesmaid soon when
one of her celebrity besties gets married. Who is this mystery bride?
a) Taylor Swift
b) Lady Gaga
c) Katy Perry

4. What is the name of Brian McFadden’s super new album?
a) Can’t Be Tamed
b) Wall Of Soundz
c) Wall Of Noise

5. Vanessa Amorosi is an Aussie mega-star!
What was the name of her first song?
a) Have A Look
b) Mr Mysterious
c) Out Of The Blue

 Email your answers to: girlpower@next.com.au
Don’t forget to include your full name and postal address! 

Competition will close July 1, 2010. 

 

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The Drawing Challenge #3

June 17th, 2010 by Mel | 8 Comments | Filed in Art, craft and Design, Competition, Contribute

The Under The Sea drawings were all so fabulous! Thanks for all your entries. Here are my fave two:

Artist: Leyla (8)

Artist: Leyla (8)

Artist: Sophie (11)

They are absolutely amazing! I love Leyla’s beautiful mermaid, and I love all the different sea creatures in Sophie’s drawing! Well done girls!

Now here’s the next drawing challenge!

Drawing Challenge #3 topic: Alice In Wonderland

I am a little bit obsessed with Alice In Wonderland so I am excited to see what you guys send in! Think about all the crazy characters – the Mad Hatter, tea parties, Cheshire cat, the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit and loads and loads of colour!

Send your entries to:

Girl Power
The Drawing Challenge
Locked Bag 5555
St Leonards NSW 1590

Don’t forget to include your name and age so I know who made the amazing drawing! The best ones will be features on our blog for everyone to see!

Also, keep sending in your drawings to our scrapbook page in the mag (you could win a prize!). To find out more about how you could be featured on the scrapbook page of our magazine, grab the latest issue of Girl Power!

Happy drawing everyone!

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The Drawing Challenge #2

March 30th, 2010 by Mel | 7 Comments | Filed in Art, craft and Design, Competition, Contribute

It’s back for round two! I received some very lovely drawings from you guys!! I was incredibly proud of all the entries but here are my two faves (I couldn’t pick between the two!) Thanks to everyone who sent in their talented pieces.

Selena Gomez. Artist: Jenny Siira (10)

Taylor Swift. Artist: Nicole (13)

If you didn’t get selected, don’t fret! Here’s another challenge coming your way!

This month’s topic: Under The Sea

This could mean anything related to the sea – starfish, mermaids, whales, water, seahorse…the list goes on. Remember to be as creative as you can.

Send you entries to:

Girl Power
The Drawing Challenge
Locked Bag 5555
St Leonards NSW 1590

Don’t forget to include your name and age so I know who made the amazing drawing! The best ones will be features on our blog for everyone to see!! Can’t wait to see what you guys send in!

Also, keep sending in your drawings to our scrapbook page in the mag. To find out more about how you could be featured on the scrapbook page of our magazine, grab the latest issue of Girl Power!

Happy drawing!

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Camp Rock Giveaway!

March 29th, 2010 by Anthea | 5 Comments | Filed in Competition, Movies

Good morning!

We are getting so excited here in the Girl Power office because Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is set for release in only a few short months. In this super sequel the cute Camp Rock kids return for another summer of fun, only to find that a very fancy rival camp, Camp Star, has opened just across the lake. The trouble is Camp Star has lured heaps of cool campers and instructors away from Camp Rock! The only way to settle this dispute is, of course, with a big battle of the bands.

Meanwhile, there is more than just music on the campers’ minds. Love is in the air when Nate (Nick Jonas) totally falls for Dana (Chloe Bridges), the daughter of Camp Star’s owner. This little crush makes everything even more complicated!

Demi Lovato, who resumes her role as Mitchie, recently gave a few hints about what to expect from the latest flick. “There’s more drama, there’s more romance, there’s more dancing, more music. It’s more of a musical this time around, than it was the first time,” she spilled. “I think that’s what it needed. There’s you know, 50 dancers as opposed to 15, and it’s just bigger and more awesome.” Well Demi, awesome is what we want!

We also wanna make the wait for the latest film a little easier for one of our readers, by giving away a Camp Rock prize pack! Included in the stash is a Camp Rock activity book with rock wristband, Camp Rock scrapbook, The Jonas Brothers’ book “Burning Up” which tells all about their tour, and (my fave!) a Shane doll with cute accessories!

To win this awesome prize pack, tell us what song YOU would sing if you had to take part in a musical showdown! Email your answer to girlpower@next.com.au with the subject line Camp Rock Comp. Don’t forget to include your address so we can send you the prizes if you’re the lucky winner!

Rock out girls!

Anthea xx

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