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The Border Watch : October 23rd 2013
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12 NEWS Award opens business doors for rural women REGIONAL women still have time to nominate for the 2014 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Gail Gago said the award had a great history of helping passionate women realise their vision for their industries and communities. “The winner of the 2013 South Australian RIRDC Rural Women’s Award, winemaker Anna Hooper of Cape Jaffa Wines, is a wonderful example of an innovative woman with business savvy and dedication to the cause of science and the environment,” Ms Gago said. “Winning the award in February this year has given Anna the opportunity to work towards her vision to see the Australian Wine Industry recognised as a world leader in environmental performance.” Ms Hooper said as well as the bursary, winning the award had provided her with a broad range of valuable experiences, which will have a positive impact on her approach to her wine business as well as board and industry work outside Cape Jaffa Wines. “These past months have brought a number of highlights, but I’ve particularly enjoyed meeting the other state fi nalists and runners up,” she said. “I’ve gained a more holistic view of the issues facing agriculture across Australia, as well as valuable insights into some of the challenges and opportunities common across rural industries.” The nationwide award acknowledges and rewards contributions to primary industries and rural communities by providing fi nancial assistance, mentoring, resources and support. Each state winner will receive a $10,000 bursary provided by RIRDC to implement a vision for their industry, as well as a one-week residential Australian Institute of Company Directors course to enhance their leadership capabilities and go into the running for the national award. Applications close on October 31. To express an interest in applying or to nominate an applicant call (02) 6271 4132, email rwa@rirdc. gov.au or visit www.rirdc.gov.au/rural-women’saward. FIGHTING FOR GIRLS: Tenison Woods College Year 12 student Claudia Bailey is hosting a movie screening to raise awareness of the One Girl organisation. Picture: SARAH NELSON Global education campaign One girl brings life-changing movement to Mount Gambier KELLY-BAKKER GEORGIA K G georgia@tbw.com.au ge TENISON Woods College Year 12 student Claudia Bailey will highlight the struggles of young women around the world without an education at a movie screening tomorrow night. As an ambassador for One Girl - an organisation helping young women in Sierra Leone receive an education - Ms Bailey will host a screening of the newly- SUPER SPECIALS Specials effective from 23/10/13 - 29/10/13 Pork Sausages $ 8.90kg Legs of Lamb $10.90kg Premium Beef Mince 2kg for $ 12 “Where Quality & Service Matters” Ham Steaks $1.75ea Fillet Mignon $32.90kg MARGARET STREET MEATS 28 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier Ph 08 8723 2003, Fax 08 8723 2959 Email: terrarossabeef@bigpond.com WATER USE DROP: Mount Gambier’s water consumption continues to be below last year’s use. For the period from the start of 2013 up to September 26, a total of 2323ML had been consumed in Mount Gambier, down from 2426ML. Every ad, every story, every page. ONLY $4 PER WEEK FOR EVERY EDITION Viewable on tablets, smart phones and PCs Local news delivered on time, every time To register or view a demo visit http://eedition.borderwatch.com.au/login.shtml For enquiries, or to subscribe, contact Bernie Glynn, phone (08) 8724 1506, email bernie@tbw.com.au South Australia’s Largest Regional Newspaper www.borderwatch.com.au 12 - The Border Watch, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 released fi lm Girl Rising. Girl Rising documents the stories of nine girls who have faced injustices, including child slavery and arranged marriages, but have changed their lives by getting an education. While Ms Bailey has asked for a gold coin donation, she said the event was focused on creating awareness in the community. “It shows how in Australia we are so lucky to have an education,” Ms Bailey said. She said she had been touched by the movie. “The movie is great because it tells real stories,” she said. “When you hear terrible stories about people you usually think it can’t be true, but this puts you in their shoes.” She said the screening was an opportunity to give millions of girls around the world a voice. “Allow them to share their personal journeys and you will learn something you could never learn in school - the power of education for young women and for world change,” she said. “Unlike 66 million girls around the world, Australian girls are given more than simple access to education. “It is a social expectation that we gain the knowledge needed to become the women of tomorrow.” The screening will be held at Tenison Woods College tomorrow from 6.30pm. Ms Bailey has asked that people interested in attending join her Facebook page titled Mount Gambier Screening of Girl Rising. “Attend this inspiring event and together we can create powerful change,” she said. 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