HBWN News & Press Coverage

Womens refuge receives funding boost from local community

Port Macquarie Independent - 11 April 2013

The Hastings Women and Children\'s Refuge has received a significant boost to its renovation fund from the proceeds of the Hastings Heroines International Women\'s Day fundraising event held on 8 March.

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Refuge the beneficiary of gala night

Camden Haven Courier - 27 March 2013

Five Hastings ladies who have made a lasting impression on the local community were recognised at the Hastings Heroines - International Women\'s Day event on Friday 8 March at the Port Macquarie CWA Function Room.

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Marie filling her time

Port Macquarie News - 18 March 2013

Marie Winter, a community minded volunteer, was recently awarded as one of the prestigious Hastings Heroines, honoured at an International Women\'s Day event.

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Five keep female pride alive

Port Macquarie Independent - 14 March 2013

Five local ladies who have made a lasting impression on the community were recognised at the Hastings Heroines - International Women\'s Day event on Friday 8 March at the Port Macquarie CWA Function Rooms.

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Women enjoy night

Port Macquarie News - 13 March 13

International Women\'s Day was celebrated in style on Friday with the announcement of five women as Hastings Heroines.

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Striving to be the best me

Port Macquarie News - 11 March 2013

The HBWN goal of growing tall poppies sits nicely with Kylie Dowse\'s belief in supporting women to value their roles and achievements.

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Five honoured for selflessness

Port Macquarie News - 11 March 2013

Five women were honoured on Friday evening for their selfless work and the inspiration they have provided to our community.

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Anti-violence key to International Women\'s Day speech

Port Macquarie Independent - 7 March 2013

Kelly Lamb, President of the HBWN, said guest speakers Wendy Machin and Kylie Dowse, would draw on their inspirational backgrounds to share stories around the theme for this year\'s Hastings Heroines event, \'Empowering Women\'.

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Heroines share ideas on empowering women

Wauchope Gazette - 7 March 2013

Those attending the Hastings Heroines event on International Women\'s Day will hear from former Member for Port Macquarie and current President of the NRMA, Wendy Machin, and Kylie Dowse who runs the Community Partnerships Against Domestic and Family Violence project through the Hastings Women and Children\'s Refuge.

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Empowering women

Camden Haven Courier - 6 March 2013

Former Member for Port Macquarie and current President of the NRMA, Wendy Machin, will return to the mid north coast to speak at the Hastings Heroines event on International Women\'s Day.

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Hastings region to celebrate International Women\\\'s Day

Port Macquarie News - 3 March 2013

After the success of last year\'s Hastings Heroines event, Leslie Williams MP and the HBWN called for people to nominate women who inspire them through their selfless service to the community.

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Day of celebration for women internationally

Port Macquarie Express - 3 March 2013

Women whose contribution to the community is appreciated but largely unheralded will be celebrated on Friday.    

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Speakers named

Port Macquarie News - 4 March 2013

Former Member for Port Macquarie and current President of NRMA Motoring and Services, Wendy Machin, will return to the mid north coast this week to speak at the Hastings Heroines event on International Women\'s Day this Friday.

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Be quick to nominate your Hastings Heroines

Wauchope Gazette - 14 February 2013

Time is running out to nominate local women who have made a lasting impression on the community, as part of the annual Hastings Heroines event which celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March


Nominate our Heroines

Port Macquarie Independent - 7 February 2013

The search is on for local women who have made a lasting impression on the community, as part of the annual Hastings Heroines event which celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March.


Search is on for Hastings Heroines

Port Macquarie News - 6 February 2013

The search is on for local women who have made a lasting impression on the community. The annual Hastings Heroines event celebrates International Women's Day on March 8.


Who is our Hastings Heroine

Camden Haven Courier - 6 February 2013

The Hastings Business Women's Network and local MP, Leslie Williams, are calling on the community to help unearth some of our region's unsung heroines. 


HBWN Awards snapshot

Port Macquarie Independent - 13 December 2012

More photos from last week's story.

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Women name tall poppies

Camden Haven Courier - 12 December 2012

Five local business women received accolades for their outstanding and inspirational success at the HBWN Gala, while another three were honoured with the HBWN Tall Poppy Life Membership award.

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Success of women celebrated at awards night

Port Macquarie Independent - 6 December 2012

Five local business women received accolades for their outstanding and inspirational success at the Hastings Business Women's Network Awards Gala last week, while another three were honoured with the HBWN Tall Poppy Life Membership Award.

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