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– by Liz Langdale​The president of Quota International Camden Haven says women have come a long way but there is still a way to go to forge a more gender-balanced world.  Barbara Jackson said it’s very important to celebrate women’s achievements at International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8. The theme for the 2019 International Women’s Day is Balance for Better, a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Barbara said women have come a long way in achieving gender equality and her grandmother lived at a time when women received the right to vote. ​However she said senior positions in the workforce are still predominantly male dominated.  Read more

– by Liz Langdale ​Laurieton United Services Club hosted a free celebratory event from 3pm on Australia Day.  There was a variety of activities to impress all ages, including a jumping castle, obstacle course, face painting and bungee run.  People took part in the pie eating competition and gumboot toss.  read more +