The Far Western Group of the Country Women’s Association was well represented at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 18, with branch members from Trangie, Warren, Nyngan, Nymagee, Hermidale, Enngonia and host branch Narromine in attendance, as well as visiting members from Macquarie and Murrumbidgee-Lachlan branches.

State Treasurer Ruth Cargill officially opened the Conference and as guest speaker, presented an interesting and informative speech on the way in which CWA funds are used.

The election of office bearers was presided over by Ms Cargill. Warren member Stephanie van Lubeck replaced Denise Turnbull from Enngonia as President. Jeni Milligan (Nyngan) remains in the position of Secretary while Pauline Serdity (Warren) continues in the role of Treasurer.

Former Treasurer Sharon McCalman (Warren) accepted nomination for the position of Group Representative to State.

Issues on the agenda for discussion at Saturday’s meeting included the formulation of a motion to be put before State Conference to be held at Foster in May 2026.