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Our Bloke – John Scott

February 26, 2021 By editor

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for 21 years since 2000. It’s so peaceful here and the people are so welcoming and friendly. There’s also an ease of access with everything here in Forbes such as services. Originally from Ungarie.

What do you do for a living? Hobby farmer. Love getting out amongst it. I won’t retire til they put me in a box.

What makes you laugh the most? Plenty of things.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Agriculture. It is my passion and always been a huge part of my life even since I was a child. I love being amongst it.

Describe your dream holiday? Any break is a good break. Especially when you can go on a holiday

Best advice? Never give up.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Here and now is fine by me though any other other time in history would have been interesting too.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My daughter, Ken Rosewall and Ash Barty. I love tennis especially at Australian Open time during our summer and I love my daughter.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Cancel Daylight Savings.

What is your pet hate? Daylight Savings. Can’t stand it or see the need for it. Serves no benefit and only makes people tired in my view.

If you could bring one thing to Forbes what would it be?

February 26, 2021 By editor

Renee Ryan: A vending machine specifically for homeless. Giving these people free access to bottles of water, fruit, toothpaste, toothbrush, toiletries and feminine hygiene products. I lived on the streets of Brisbane for 2 months when I was 17. This would have helped a lot.

 

Carlos Alpacca: I would like to see a sushi train restaurant that serves iced cold beers.

 

Megan Byrnes: Aside from me (jokes) some more live music!

Be Seen

February 26, 2021 By editor

Dennis Wilson, Graeme Miller and Steve Karaitiana at the Men’s Shed for NSW Governor Beazley’s visit.

 

Yarangirri Holmes tending the fire at the Dreaming Centre.

 

Local artist Tim Acheson displaying his latest Indigenous artwork.

If money and current geopolitical climate were no object what would you do/go/see?

February 19, 2021 By editor

Andrew Byrnes, Forbes: Travel the world, first stop Russia!

 

Trent Hocking, Parkes: Coca Cola and Cameron Smith

 

Maxi Lambe, Forbes: Buy my own island with my own language. Everyone would be Lambesinese people

Our Gal – Therese Faerie

February 19, 2021 By editor

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like most about living here? I have been living here six months and I love how easy it is to get a park at the shops. Mosquitoes and catheads are a bonus too.

What was your first job? I was a guitar teacher.

What makes you laugh the most? Dylan Moran from Black Books brand of comedy.

If money were no object what would you do with your time? I wouldn’t change anything really but I would live in a much colder place like Finland or Iceland.

Describe your dream holiday? A lovely log cabin next to a Norwegian mountain top and a hot tub with my partner, Dane and a bottle of plonk.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Throwing buttery bread into my sister’s face as she rode past on a bike. I don’t think people realise how hard that is to do.

If you could live in any time or place, when or where would that be? Present day in a Scandinavian country.

If you could share a meal with any three people past or present who would they be? Emma Goldman, David Mark Wallace and Robert Smith.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? Invisibility.

What is your pet hate? Dishes in the sink and the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

Our Bloke – Dane Millerd

February 12, 2021 By editor

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for seven years. I like how relaxed it is.

What was your first job? My very first job was cotton chipping.

What makes you laugh the most? My own folly usually.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Create.

Describe your dream holiday? As Johnny Cash once said, “To be with her drinking coffee.”

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Making my first short film.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? America in the 1960s and 70s.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My partner and my two daughters.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To have ears everywhere.

What is your pet hate? Liars.

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?

February 12, 2021 By editor

John Scott: Church then the Australian Open tennis on television.

 

Jake Griffiths: Few beers at home.

 

Benny Griffiths: Recovering from a wedding.

Australia Day Award Recipients

February 5, 2021 By editor

Forbes Senior Citizen of the Year 2021 Norm Haley with Orange State Member Phil Donato.

 

Forbes Young Citizen of the Year 2021 Krystle-Lee McMurray with Councillor Steve Karaitana.

Our Gal – Ellie Flick

February 5, 2021 By editor

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life. I love being really close to my family and friends and being able to experience so many awesome sporting opportunities.

What was your first job? My first job was at the Sweet Three Vintage Van.

What makes you laugh the most? My dad, with all of his funny and not so funny dad jokes.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I would travel the world.

Describe your dream holiday? Would be to travel to Greece with my best friend Scarlett.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? My favourite childhood memory is definitely travelling to L.A. for the Netfit netball tour.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I would love to live in Byron Bay. So cruisy, so fun and so beautiful. Possibly tomorrow if I could.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My old swim coach, Mary Messner, great nanna Rosso, and Laura Langman.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation.
What is your pet hate? Being late!

Be Seen

January 29, 2021 By editor

Ava and Ebony Percy.

 

Andrea Whiley and Deb Roylance watch on as Nahla Hennessey joins in.

 

Luella Zacchini and Brianna Bell all set up at the water park.

 

Violet and Lexi Millerd at the Ski Dam.

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