'Pink' riders hail cancer charity ride a success
Scores of "pink" horse riders have helped to raise almost $30,000 for breast cancer in a trail ride across outback Queensland over the weekend.
View ArticleBody image 'biggest concern of young Australians'
A national survey has found body image is the number one personal concern for those under 25.
View ArticleBligh criticises Langbroek's comments on women
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek has insulted all women, with comments he made about his sister's media career.
View ArticleAg colleges swell with female enrolments
Young women are again outnumbering men at Queensland's agricultural colleges.
View ArticleOutback sings women's praises
Hundreds of people will gather this weekend in Blackall, near Longreach in central western Queensland, to pay tribute to women who have helped shape the community.
View ArticleRural women quizzed about Government engagement
Women across Queensland are being surveyed and interviewed as part of new research into how well the State Government engages with rural women.
View ArticleIsolation no barrier to rural women
More than 1,000 rural women across Australia will get together for an 'online cuppa' today to celebrate International Women's Day.
View ArticleIntrepid Charleville cyclists set to cross the continent
Trish Coldwell and Maree Edwards from Charleville are about to head off on an adventure of a lifetime. They're cycling on the epic 'Gulf to Gulf' bike ride which leaves Port Augusta in the Spencer Gulf...
View ArticleOut and about: Show ring and sideshow alley
It's the time of year for enjoying ferris wheels and fairy floss in western Queensland, along with some fireworks and a cake competition or two. Last weekend it was Charleville and Longreach's turn to...
View ArticleJane Williams awarded for flood relief work
Jane Williams has received the Individual Outstanding Achievement Award as part of the Keep Australia Beautiful (Queensland) Awards 2011.
View ArticleObesity problem growing for rural women: report
A new report shows women living in regional and remote areas in Australia have generally poorer health than their city counterparts, with obesity a growing problem.
View ArticleElva Lyons, cancer survivor
It's been 18 years since Elva Lyons heard the words from her doctor that nobody wants to hear.
View ArticleFunding woes end rural women's hotline
A women's group says chronic underfunding has forced it to close a telephone hotline dedicated to rural women.
View ArticleThe big bra chain grows
Breast cancer came a little too close to home for Leanne Martel who's from the small south-west town of Wyandra. So she sprang into action this year to fundraise for Breast Cancer research and support...
View ArticleBarracougars enjoy a world netball festival in paradise
The Barcaldine Barracougars left sea and sand to return to the west tanned, smiling and raving about the Golden Oldies World Netball Festival in Fiji.
View ArticleFun and fellowship with the Trefoil Guild
Girl Guides, Brownies and Scouts; many of us have been part of these clubs as kids and out west; many are involved in the activities remotely or online.
View ArticleGerard Steak: The mystery and history behind the recipe
The recipes we share on our local radio programs and post onto our ABC Western Queensland website are shared and shared again and also picked up on internet searches all over the world.
View ArticleWomen become driving force in truck industry
Female truckies across Queensland are among those celebrating International Women's Day today.
View ArticleWomen urged to trade up to mine job
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is encouraging more women to take up a trade in the mining industry.
View ArticleQld CWA celebrates 90 years
The Queensland Country Women's Association (CWA) says it is still fighting for improvements in health and education in rural communities, the same issues that led to its formation 90 years ago.
View ArticleCWA keen to be part of outback royal visit
The Queensland Country Women's Association (CWA) says it is hoping to be involved in welcoming Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to Longreach in the state's central-west next month.
View ArticleMore women join non-traditional mining roles
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the amount of women employed in non-traditional mining roles has doubled in the past six years.
View ArticleCWA throws packet cake recipes into contest mix
The Queensland Country Women's Association has defended its decision to allow packet cake mixes to be used in its cooking contests.
View ArticleQld regional women's network reflects on 20 years of work
A rural women's group in Queensland is marking its 20th anniversary this week, with a gathering to inspire women to lead creative and healthy lives.
View ArticleHope for rural women's efforts to inspire others
A rural women's group says it hopes a gathering in Queensland's central-west will inspire women to continue efforts to strengthen rural communities.
View ArticleA sea of blue ties
Outback Queensland women share their views on the Federal Government's new male-dominated ministry.
View ArticleCatholic Church faces 'challenge' to find north Qld sister successors
The Catholic Church says it hopes younger women can carry on the work of a dwindling group of north Queensland convents.
View ArticleNAIDOC Week 2014: Winton's elder of the year
Great-grandmother Joslin Eatts says older people can contribute to society in many ways despite their age. The 77-year-old is a perfect example of that - she's been named Winton's NAIDOC Week Elder of...
View ArticleAll Women: Regional role models program to inspire young women to greatness
A social media campaign which shows all Australian women that they are extraordinary.
View ArticleResearch shows growing gender pay gap in mining industry
New research shows the pay gap between men and women in the mining sector increases with seniority.
View ArticleFilm celebrates the women who helped form the foundations of Queensland's...
Outgoing Queensland Speaker Fiona Simpson hopes to shine a light on the women who influenced state politics through a new film.
View ArticleYoung, female president breaks down barriers at outback Queensland racing club
At just 28 years of age, Sophie Turner is one of Queensland's youngest racing club presidents. She is also one of just three female racing club presidents around the state.
View ArticleYou can have babies and a great career says Mount Isa's top female cop
As Mount Isa's top female cop leaves town for a promotion in Townsville, she says her career proves that women in the police force can have a family and a great working life.
View ArticleLongreach Jockey Club marks 125 years of horse racing in outback Queensland town
When horse racing began in the outback Queensland town of Longreach in 1890 Australia had never had a Prime Minister, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was still decades away from being built and motorcars...
View ArticleBarcaldine candidate Sharon Broughton aims to be outback Queensland town's...
Dr Sharon Broughton hopes to become Barcaldine's first female mayor.
View ArticleYoung female jockey Heidi Laffin one to watch on outback Qld horse racing...
Nineteen-year-old Heidi Laffin has only been qualified as an apprentice jockey for five months, but has already notched up an impressive number of wins on the outback Queensland horse racing circuit.
View ArticleInternational Women's Day: The resilience and drive of regional Queensland women
Females the world over are encouraged to 'Be Bold for Change' as they mark International Women's Day something women across regional Queensland know all too well.
View ArticleMargaret Pomeranz honoured with star on Winton Walk of Fame at outback film...
The annual Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival in Winton, in outback Queensland, shines the spotlight on women in film.
View ArticleWomen of the World festival of Commonwealth proportions gives regional women...
For the first time, Women of the World (WOW), an international women's festival, is set to combine with the Commonwealth Games to promote and empower women.
View ArticleCopy of Celebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleCelebrating International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March is International Women's Day and the ABC is recognising the achievements of women Australia-wide.
View ArticleAge no barrier for young city pilot taking to skies of outback Australia
She may have just started her aviation career, but that has not stopped this young pilot from flying thousands of kilometres across the Top End and Gulf of Carpentaria
View ArticlePrincipal drives tiny outback school's success in more ways than one
A dynamic young school principal has a novel approach to ensuring her students turn up to classes.
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