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WOMEN from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales will gather in Lismore next week for the 32nd annual NSW Rural Women’s Gathering.<\/p>\n

Organised by Lismore City Council with $40,000 in NSW Government support, the event’s theme is Connect to the Heart and will feature a full day of speakers, workshops, and food experiences at The Quad in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

Keynote speaker Shanna Whan AM, founder of Sober in the Country, will be joined by Dr Hannah Tonkin, NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner, and actor and advocate Madeleine West. Former triple j presenter Mel Bampton will MC the event.<\/p>\n

Attendees can choose from more than a dozen workshops, including traditional weaving with Indigenous artists, AI and sustainability sessions, and a cacao and mindfulness ceremony.<\/p>\n

A Roaming Lunch will give participants a chance to dine at some of Lismore’s most-loved caf\u00e9s, while connecting with others and supporting local businesses.<\/p>\n

“Most won’t know this, but Lismore and its surroundings were home to me in another life and hold some good memories,” Whan said.<\/p>\n

“I’m humbled to be invited back.”<\/p>\n

Tickets are $85 and include all workshops, speaker sessions, and catering. The gathering takes place on Saturday October 25. For more information or to register, visit nsw.gov.au\/rwn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WOMEN from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales will gather in Lismore next week for the 32nd annual NSW Rural Women’s Gathering. Organised by Lismore City Council with $40,000 in NSW Government support, the event’s theme is Connect to the Heart and will feature a full day of speakers, workshops, and food experiences […]<\/p>\n

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