Articles tagged: International Women’s Day
Speakers capture Colac audience
Former Colac district resident Melanie Faith Dove says her career as a photojournalist has taken her a long way from her family’s farm in the district.
Shining a spotlight on women’s talent
Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre is set to host an inspiring afternoon in celebration of International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day 2025
Stories from around Colac on International Women's Day 2025.
Celebrate women on international day
An International Women’s Day event will celebrate and honour the wonderful contribution that women make to the Colac Otway community.
Local women embrace the art of woodcraft
“Why shouldn’t women do it?” That’s the mantra of a group of women who have joined the Colac Woodcrafters Guild with their own dedicated time slot for creating woodwork – a traditionally male-dominated hobby.
Women welcome to come and try
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the CFA is hosting a Women’s Come and Try Day at the Colac Fire Brigade to encourage more women to get involved in firefighting and other roles.
Women share inspirations
Colac and district women have spoken of their achievements, struggles, aspirations and inspirations in a special International Women’s Day event.
Women to the front in Colac exhibition
The faces of Colac and district women are featuring in a special Colac Herald exhibition at Colac’s arts centre.
International Women’s Day in Colac
Angela Hall, Alexandra Wilkeson, Charlotte Henry, Elise Strang and Alicia Pain spoke to the Colac Herald’s Greta Lannen about the importance of International Women’s Day, the 2023 IWD theme and their message to other women and girls.
Foundation empowering African work
Local charity founder Maddi Kent is set to tell the story of how her Colac foundation started at COPACC’s International Women’s Day fundraiser this Friday.
Tackling a lack of women in local government
Women across Victoria can gain leadership skills in a program aiming to get more women into local councils.
Proactive job recruitment
Southern Rural Water has launched a female-only recruitment campaign for field-based roles.
Colac women break the bias
Educators, volunteer firefighters, students, councillors, chief executives – just some of the many roles of Colac and district women who contribute to our community to make it great.
Women share insights for special night
Enjoy an evening of stories, discussions, sharing and celebration, and find out how Colac district women have broken the bias.
Industry leaders share their tales
A panel of women will share how they continue to “break the bias” in male-dominated industries at an International Women’s Day event.
From world travel to suburban views
A Colac-raised photographer has travelled the world and is now finding a way to connect with her community during a COVID lockdown.
Women share perspectives
Colac and district sporting personalities have shared their stories and how they Choose to Challenge at an International Women’s Day event.
Inspiring women take up challenge
Colac and district women will share their stories and encourage others to choose to challenge, as Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre celebrates International Women’s Day.
Captain’s role for female firey
The Country Fire Authority has used International Women’s Day to highlight the work of Winchelsea Fire Brigade’s captain Kaylene Stocks.
Women taking up challenges
“We challenge ourselves every day to be better for us, not for anybody else.”
Colleague’s call to arms inspired new councillor
Colac Otway Shire councillor Marg White responded to a “call to arms” last year.
Equality in the spotlight
A cancer survivor, a firefighter, a councillor and a police constable.
