People gather for the Women's March in Washington U.S., January 21, 2017.
People gather for the Women's March in Washington U.S., January 21, 2017. Reuters/Shannon Stapleton

The international community celebrates Women's Day 2017 on March 8 with the theme #beboldforchange. In Australia, this year’s event will be celebrated with a talk from Susan Colantuono, the CEO of Leading Women, one of the world's premier consulting firms that support corporate initiatives to advance women and close the leadership gender gap.

Colantuono along with other Australian women are movers and shakers in the world of business. On the eve of International Women's Day, we have put together five of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country.

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Top 5 Successful Women Entrepreneurs of Australia International Business Times Australia