Committee for Echuca Moama International Women’s Day lunch panel facilitator Fleur Ferris, speaker Olivia Batchelor, master of ceremonies Cath Lees and speakers Nicole Aquino, Nina O’Brien and Jamiah Clarke. Not pictured is speaker Penny Silver.
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Emily Donohoe
Around the region, many opportunities to celebrate the contributions and lives of women are planned this International Women’s Day.
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International Women’s Day is marked on March 8 annually, and has been celebrated in Australia since 1928.
The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘March Forward: It’s Time to Turn Promises into Progress’.
Women’s Health Loddon Murray is encouraging people to observe the day and reflect on the theme.
“Unite to dismantle the ongoing barriers to gender equality, particularly for those considered to be more marginalised,” WHLM chief executive Kellie Dunn said.
“The 2025 theme brings the momentum we need as communities to keep learning, amplify the voices and experiences of diverse women, and mobilise actions towards achieving equality for all women and gender diverse people.
“To meaningfully turn promises into progress, we must first acknowledge that past efforts have not been equal. We must ensure that future progress and decision-making includes, and is led by, women from diverse backgrounds and experiences.”
Committee for Echuca Moama chair Cath Lees will be master of ceremonies for the organisation’s International Women’s Day lunch. Photo: Emily Donohoe.
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Emily Donohoe
Committee for Echuca Moama
Committee for Echuca Moama is among the local organisations recognising the day, launching its ‘Rural Women Inspiring Rural Women — A Snapshot in Time’project at an International Women’s Day lunch.
The lunch will be hosted at Moama Bowling Club’s The Venue on Sunday, March 2 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
C4EM’s project celebrates the contributions of 100 inspirational Echuca-Moama women, sharing their stories, influence, leadership and resilience.
The event will be hosted by C4EM chair Catherine Lees and feature a panel discussion led by Fleur Ferris, with guest speakers Penny Silver, Nicole Aquino, Olivia Batchelor, Nina O’Brien and Jamiah Clarke.
“The event will serve as a launch to our new 12-month project, which will pay tribute to 100 inspiring women of Echuca Moama, aiming to celebrate their stories, contributions and influence and serve as a ‘snapshot in time’ of the women who make up our community in 2025,” Dr Lees said.
“Our event on March 2 will include the details on how to nominate a woman to feature in our project, which will culminate in a book profiling 100 women from the district.”
Tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for concession, and include a drink, light lunch, lucky door prizes and giveaways.
Kaitie Nash will be guest speaker at the Murray River Council International Women’s Day lunch. Photo: Supplied.
Murray River Council
Murray River Council is hosting a lunch at Riverside Park in Barham on Friday, March 7.
The event will give women in the community a chance to connect and hear from guest speaker, social media personality and ‘first-time farmer’ Kaitie Nash.
“It will be a fun and relaxed event where attendees can enjoy great company, amazing food and be inspired by stories from our special guest, Kaitie,” Murray River Council acting chief executive Sarah Ryan said.
“It’s also a great opportunity for community members to come together, meet new people and mark the achievements of the remarkable women in our lives.”
Tickets are $40 and include non-alcoholic drinks, and a lunch catered by Koondrook’s Long Paddock Food Store.
Aunty Vicki Walker is one of the Campaspe Shire Council International Women’s Day dinner guest speakers. Photo: File.
Campaspe Shire Council
Campaspe Shire Council is holding an International Women’s Day dinner at Rochester Town Hall on Thursday, March 6.
The panel of speakers includes Campaspe Cohuna LLEN executive officer Jane Reid, The Holistic Care Collective founder and chief executive and nurse practitioner Rebecca East and Njernda Aboriginal Corporation regional Aboriginal development officer Aunty Vicki Walker.
Master of ceremonies will be 2QN and Edge FM Deniliquin and Echuca general manager Angela Parker, while local singer Jessica Lorraine will perform.
Tickets are $39 per person, or $20 for students, and include a meal, welcome drink and the chance to hear from a wonderful panel of speakers.
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