Help celebrate our Shire’s extraordinary women

Published on 09 February 2026

Council is proud to once again host an International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to honour the achievements of women in our Shire.

Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, said that the IWD Heather Mutimer Women’s Honour Roll (the Honour Roll) event celebrates the accomplishments of local women whose contributions have led to significant social change in our region.

“The Honour Roll was established in 2005 and provides a forum to acknowledge women who have made a difference in our Shire. By acknowledging these women, past and present, they become role models for generations to come,” said Cr Tony Clark.

IWD is celebrated across the world on 8 March each year and this year’s theme, ‘Balance the Scales’, highlights the urgent need to ensure fair, inclusive, and accessible justice for every woman and girl.

The event will feature Katrina Baraquiel who is a gender equality, accessibility, and multicultural affairs advocate. Her niche interests include the drivers of migration, having lived in the Philippines, Spain, and Germany prior to studying in Australia. She advocates for women and gender-diverse people in the Grampians region, drawing on lived experience and evidence-based research to address intersectional barriers to access. Having completed the Future Shapers Program in 2024, she is committed to shaping cultures and environments that benefit everyone.

“We look forward to welcoming our community at this important event to celebrate this year’s inductees onto the Honour Roll,” said Cr Tony Clark.

The event will be hosted on Wednesday 4 March from 6–8:30 pm at the Creswick Town Hall (70 Albert Street, Creswick).

The event is free and community members can register their attendance via TryBooking or by calling (03) 5348 2306.