Women across Armidale and the New England region are invited to a free community event on Saturday, 7 November, which aims to make menopause easier to talk about.
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Gunnedah families face continued travel for maternity care amid hospital staffing shortages
Gunnedah families continue to travel for maternity care as staffing shortages prevent birthing services operating at the redeveloped hospital.
Record year for NSW breast screening
A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year, and regional women led the way. But plenty are still putting it off.
Regional women rush clean energy course
Nearly 70 regional women applied in a single month. A new program is training women to help their communities shape the renewable energy rollout, and demand has been huge.
Rural Women’s Day turns the spotlight on women’s health in Glen Innes
Rural women spend their lives looking after everyone else. Now Glen Innes women are being invited to take a day just for themselves, with nutrition, strength, and mental health on the menu.
Leadership opportunity gives Armidale woman skills to strengthen local sector
Armidale’s Nenneh Lahai has completed a leadership program aimed at strengthening women’s representation in senior roles across the social services sector.
Rural women to gather in Narrabri for statewide event
Registrations are open for the 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, set to bring more than 300 women to Narrabri for a day of learning, inspiration and connection.
Narrabri to host 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering
Narrabri has been named host of this year’s Rural Women’s Gathering, bringing about 300 women from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales to the North Western NSW town.
Nominations open for women in local government awards
Rising stars, mayors and general managers alike, nominations are open for the state’s top awards recognising women in local government.
NSW reviews assault survivor privacy laws
NSW is reviewing whether sexual assault survivors’ therapy notes should be able to be used against them in court, after victim-survivors and counsellors spoke out.
