Hi Fiona,
Sorry to weigh in so late. I've just seen this thread. I understand your feelings about TgR. It can be a bit 'finicky' at times, however some of the events Amanda posts are excellent in my books. The dinner engagements at the Taxi Club, Central Coast, and Glebe are a fabulous collective of women, to which you would be very welcomed. Even if you are just visiting, please let me know and I'll organise a welcoming committee for you. Newcastle hosts a regular Tuesday night coffee night and if that's not enough, Canberra is only 3 hours south and they have some incredible regular events.
There is a constant flow of girls from Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra through these various engagements and that doesn't include the smaller groups that get together on a regular basis.
For my money, Sydney has quite a bit of activity to speak of. I haven't included the range of activities the Gender Centre sponsor either. It would still be nice to get a "Susan's " thing happening (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more) (Please rush me with your acceptances

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Having said all that about Sydney, I'd like to hear from someone in Melbourne, to relate their scene down there. It's always been a know fact that Melbourne is far more socially organised and responsive than Sydney. Whether that's true in a TG sense I'm not sure.
If you need more information, PM me at your convenience. In the meantime, be safe, well and happy
Lotsa huggs
Catherine