In partnership with the Ricegrowers Association, Murrumbidgee Council is hosting a Women in Rice Coleambally networking event. The event includes a visit to a local rice farm and a tour of the CopRice mill in Coleambally. Following the tour, there is a networking lunch at the Coleambally Community Hall with a panel of guest speakers.
Guest speakers:
- Melissa De Bortoli
- Emma Finemore
- Michele Groat
Essential information for event attendees:
Meet at the Coleambally Community Hall at 9:45am, where you will board a bus to travel to the sites. All attendees must wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a hat, suncream, sunglasses and a water bottle. Please note the site visit to a farm is a working farm.
Free bus shuttle to Coleambally for attendees:
Bus 1 (Leeton, Whitton & Darlington Point) - Will depart Leeton at 8:15am from infront of the Visitor Information Centre (Yanco Ave), collect from Whitton at 8:45am from Whitton Park (Benerembah Street), and then Darlington Point at 9:15am from Fig Tree Park Bus Shelter (Punt Road). The return bus will depart from the Coleambally Community Hall at 2pm with approximate arrivals in Darlington Point at 2:30pm, Whitton at 3pm and Leeton at 3:30pm.
Bus 2 (Finley & Jerilderie) - Will depart Finley at 8:15am from Memorial Parl (Wollami Street) and collect from Jerilderie at 8:45am in front of the Jerilderie Civic Hall, Jerilderie Street. The return bus will depart from the Coleambally Community Hall at 2pm with approximate arrivals in Jerilderie at 2:45pm and Finley at 3:15pm.
If you wish to join the free shuttle bus, please ensure you select this option at registration.
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