Local Businesses Celebrate International Women’s Day

As International Women’s Day approaches it is time to reflect and connect, rise up and resonate with the community of Whitsunday women who work across a diverse range of industries but all bring an individual flair to their endeavours.

This Wednesday, women across the world will Embrace Equity, in a global event that aims to help create a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

Locally, there are many celebrations and women from across the region are invited to come together to celebrate our freedoms, passions and successes.

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MAYOR JULIE ARRANGES ON-SITE MEETING WITH TMR AT STATE-OWNED SHUTE HARBOUR BOAT RAMP read on page 3

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Networking Night Festivities social pics on page 27

COLLINSVILLE TURNS PINK For Breast Cancer Fun Run AIRLIE TRIATHLON FESTIVAL Partners With Coral Sea Marina read on page 26 read on page 11

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