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By Marian SAMPSON
I N T E R NAT I O NA L Women’s Day (IWD) is being celebrated in Port Stephens at a lunch organised by the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay on 6 March at Soldiers Point Bowling Club. This years’ guest speaker is Gemma Sisia who works with children in
Africa at the school of St Judes. Council will be awarding three $1000 scholarships to Women living in Port Stephens at the lunch. The scholarship program is designed to support local women and the contribution they make to our community across a range of fields.
The first IWD was held in 1911, and more than a million people turned out to rallies in Europe. For most of the 20th century IWD was acknowledged and celebrated by people at the grassroots level, a rallying point for social justice. It wasn’t until 1975 – International Women’s
join newly elected President Grant Williamson, Managing Director at Winspace Constructions on the board of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Hunter Region. Megan Mottley of Polytec and Greg Doodson of Suncoast Bathroom Renovations
were also elected for the first time. Mr Williamson is “A Hunter builder with extensive home extension and renovation experience Grant Williamson has become the HIA Hunter’s 5th Regional President”, said Craig
Le Motte HIA Vice By Marian SAMPSON
q Allissa Hassett and Skye Swan 2 of the winners of the 2018 Port Stephens Council IWD Scholarships which were presented at the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay’s International Women’s Day Lunch.
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LOCAL Businessman and West Ward Councillor for Port Stephens Paul Le Motte has been elected Vice President of the Housing Industry Association in the Hunter Region. Mr Le Motte will
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