Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 4 October 2024

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 - <a...