November 4, 2013

Irene Manwaring, from the Gympie and South Burnett Region, was name Country Woman of the Year at the QCWA State Conference held in Bundaberg at the weekend.

Mrs Manwaring, from the Tin Can Bay branch, was interviewed by a panel of judges and assessed on her knowledge of the QCWA and general knowledge. She competed against eight other entrants.

Lorraine Campbell, from Maryborough branch, was named Fundraiser of the Year.

Robyn McFarlane (Northern Region) has taken over as the new QCWA State President.