270 members and guest took the opportunity to meet and listen to Ita share her experiences of succeeding in a man's world. She was the first woman to be an editor of a major newspaper and is still the youngest person to fill such a prestigious position.

 Guests were heard comparing lessons they were going to implement in their workplace and or tell others,  to affect change, be more proactive and deal with negativity. They were going to try her philosophy that what you want to achieve may take more steps and may take a longer course than originally envsaged, but do not be put off by boulders or barriers you encounter; redesign the course and take that next step.

Ita became a household name through her extensive and impressive career in print, radio and television. After creating Cleo for Australian Consolidated Press, she became the youngest-ever Editor of  their flagship title, The Australian Women’s Weekly, when just 33, and later the first woman to ever edit a major metropolitan daily newspaper in Australia when Rupert Murdoch appointed her Editor-in-Chief of the Sydney Daily & Sunday Telegraphs. She was also the first woman to join the board of News Ltd. Australia.

Ita was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her services to the community especially in the field of medical education, most notably for spearheading Australia’s HIV/AIDS education program. She was awarded the Centenary Medal for service to Australian society in business leadership and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to journalism.

Thanks to the Moama Bowling Club for sponsoring this event.

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