Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 4 October 2024.

Making news this week:

• Rural entrepreneurs Jo Palmer and Julia Spicer have teamed up together to launch 'The Connection Table' to ensure rural Australia has a voice at decision-making tables across the country. 
• The Conron Store in Grenfell, NSW, has a new owner and a fresh location in the heart of main street.
• Plus more news snippets

Takeaways:

• The Connection Table is a platform designed to elevate rural leaders into decision-making roles.
• Women in rural Australia face significant barriers to leadership roles, despite equal workforce representation.
• The Connection Table's monthly lunch events foster networking and professional development among regional leaders across Australia.
• Representation of rural Australians on national boards is crucial for inclusive decision-making.
• Retail businesses in rural areas thrive on community support and initiatives like Buy from the Bush.
• The Conron Store's new location highlights the blend of historical significance and modern retail opportunities.

LINKS

The Connection Table - https://theconnectiontable.com/

The Conron Store - https://www.theconronstore.com.au/

Motherland - https://motherlandaustralia.com.au/

Antola Trading - https://www.antolatrading.com/

NTEX - https://www.ntex.com.au/

Rhythm First Aid - https://rhythmfirstaid.com.au/

Australia Women in Agriculture - https://www.awia.org.au/

AgriFutures Rural Women's Award - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award/

NSW Rural Women’s Gathering - https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/rural-womens-network/rural-womens-gathering

Birth & Baby Expo - https://www.matrescenceco.com.au/

Retail Road Trip To Grenfell - https://www.instagram.com/retailroadtriptogrenfell/

The Natural Home Grenfell - https://www.facebook.com/grenfellfurniture/

Farm & Fable - https://www.facebook.com/FarmAndFableGrenfell

The Tin Cupboard - https://www.facebook.com/thetincupboard

Chrome Boutique - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557265509707

Scope Clothing - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063464202289 

Bound Pages Bookshop - https://www.facebook.com/boundpagesbookshop

LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHER

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