Where to celebrate International Women’s Day in Townsville
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The Townsville Business Women’s Circle willcelebrate one of its largest functions of the year to mark International Women’s Day.
This International Women’s Day, the not-for-profit organisation will bring together the visionaries who helped shape the business women’s circle into the force it is today.
To celebrate, the Townsville Business Women’s Circle will host an inspiring panel discussion featuring its patrons, Michelle Morton, Jayne Arlett and Debbie Rains.
The audience will hear their stories interwoven under the expert guidance of inaugural business women’s circle president, Joanna Murray, with radio host Kate Jeboult as MC.
Townsville Business Women’s Circle president Kirsty Keyes said International Women’s Day had evolved significantly since its inception, and this growth was a wonderful reflection of the progress women have made both regionally and globally.
“It’s an important opportunity to celebrate the incredible strides women have taken in their respective industries and the positive impact we continue to make in the workforce,” Kirsty said.
“By acknowledging and honouring these achievements, we not only highlight how far we’vecome but also inspire the next generation of women to reach even greater heights.
“It’s also about celebrating the achievements of women while acknowledging the work still to be done.
“As we also mark 10 years of the reimagined Townsville Business Women’s Circle, we reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us here and the women who have shaped our success.
“Our luncheon is not just a celebration, but a powerful reminder that when women support women, remarkable things happen.”
Tickets start at $130 for business women’s circle members, $160 for non-members and tables of 10 can be bought for $1400.
Tickets include: a glass of sparkling on arrival; a delicious two-course alternate drop menu and a three-hour soft drinks package (cash bar available). There will also be exciting raffle prizes and a lucky door prize
All raffle proceeds will support the Marsh Education Bursary, which empowers the next generation of women in the community
For tickets to the event, to be held March 7 at The Ville Resort Casino between noon and 3pm, go to tbwc.com.au
The Women’s Society will celebrate the superwomen of our community at its International Women’s Day function on March 8 between 10.30am to 2.30pm at Levanti Townsville.
Guest speaker Joy Okobi will be launching and performing her new song, Superwoman.
Joy will also share her inspiring journey as an advocate for women’s empowerment.
The function will also include live entertainment, canapes, goodie bags and a raffle.
The event is a chance to connect, uplift and honour the superwomen in our lives in an atmosphere filoled with joy, empowerment and community spirit.
For tickets , go thewomenssociety.com.au
Community Information Centre and Together Townsville Networks will hostan International Women’s Day event on March 7 between 5.30pm and 7pm at the Mercure Townsville.
Celebrate and be inspired by the women in the community at this special event.
Bring you colleagues, mother, daughter, sister and friends to this informal networking get together and unwind on your Friday afternoon.
Buy a raffle ticket in advance for a chance to win one night’s accommodation and breakfast for two, donated by Mercure Townsville.
All proceeds will support the Kindness Catalyst, funding Pay It Forward Pick Me Up Packs. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.
For tickets ($45), as well as raffle tickets, go to trybooking.com/events/landing/1351011
Soroptimist Townsville Breakwater and Ignatius Park College will celebrate International Women’s Day with its annual breakfast, held March 14 between 6.30am and 8.30am.
Tickets ($55) includes breakfast and lucky door prize. Food will be from Cuisine on Bowen and Glenn “Minty’ Mintern will be the MC. The venue is Edmund Rice Hall, Ignatius Park College. There will be inspirational guest speakers, raffles and prizes. The theme for this year is #AccelerateAction for women’s equality.
Proceeds will go to the Townsville Safe Nights Program.
For ticketts go to trybooking.com/events/landing/1333022
Join Zonta Townsville Metro for a fun afternoonat Umbrella Studios on March 8 as the club celebrates International Women’s Day with its annual fundraiser.
The ticket ($45) will include nibbles, a drink on arrival, guest speaker Clair Ryder from On Country Craft Distillery and the latest exhibition at the studio.
The event will be held between 4pm and 6pm.
Go to trybooking.com/events/landing/1341114
Join the North Queensland Women’s Legal Service and Queensland Human Rights Commission to celebrate International Women’s Day over a free morning tea on March 7.
This IWD the service has partnered with Women Veteran Network Australia, as the event’s major co-host.
There will be lucky door prizes, a raffle, and merchandise to purchase on the day with all proceeds donated to this wonderful cause.
The function will be held at Bayview Bar and Bistro, South Townsville, between 10am and 12pm. This free event will include nibbles, tea, coffee and juice.
For tickets, go to www.trybooking.com/CZJJM
Cathy McGuane will be the keynote speaker at the Property Council of Australia’s inaugural Townsville International Women’s Day event.
The event will bring together industry colleagues to celebrate #IWD2025.
Cathy will speak candidly with Stephen Motti as they explore her role as a woman in senior leadership positions for about 30 years, progress for women in property and she will provide insights into how the property sector can continue to strive to be an inclusive sector.
The event, held March 5, 4pm to 6pm at Flinders Lane, will include drinks, canapes, speakers and networking opportunities,
For tickets go to, propertycouncil.com.au/event/international-womens-day-townsville
The International Women’s Day Fun Run on March 8 is presented by Queensland X-Ray and sees supporters hit the track in their best pink attire to complete one or two laps of the racetrack at Cluden park, raising awareness and vital funds for Mater Chicks in Pink and women affected by breast cancer. The festivities will continue in the Celebration Zone, where there will be plenty of community stalls, family activities, food and drink on offer.
This event is sold out. To register for the 2026 event, go to fundraise.mater.org.au/event/funrun-2025/register-townsville
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Journey Through Sport breakfast event at Smart Precinct NQ.
This free event, held March 8 at the Smart Precinct NQ’s offices at Walker St between 8am and 10am, is an opportunity to connect, share experiences and build networks with women across Townsville’s diverse sport and fitness community.
Guest speakers will include Jacqueline Cowell, Krissy Regan and Libby Cook-Black.
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
Go to whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/international-womens-day-breakfast-journey-through-sport
Originally published as Where to celebrate International Women’s Day in Townsville
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