How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? My wife and I moved to Forbes in November last year from Mudgee. We both really enjoy the history of Forbes and the surrounding towns, as well as the very friendly people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am a French Polisher by trade and work for Lyndee Lynch at Forbes Furniture Restorers. She is a hard but fair boss.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I work in a tin shed so a cold beer after work is good. Also watching live sport and bush walking.

What are you really good at? I consider myself a Master French Polisher. I completed my trade in 1974 and have been working in this industry ever since.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Besides being able to make it rain, world peace would be good.

What is your pet hate? Littering.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Travelling anywhere in the Outback is great. The South Australian coast is fantastic too.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I grew up in Forbes, went off to uni in Wagga and then spent 10 years in Sydney before returning. I love Forbes, the people and community spirit… it is home.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work in the x-ray department at Forbes Hospital. I love my work! The people I work with are amazing and the patients I see every day make it all worthwhile.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I hang out with family and friends or maybe go on a camping trip.

What are you really good at? Planning our next camping trip.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be a healing spell to make everyone better.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is rude pushy people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. The best holiday was taking our three teenage boys to experience volunteering in Africa.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born in Forbes and have lived here most of my life. I love the atmosphere, the people and I think it’s a great place to raise a family.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own Crave Café and I love making coffee and being the boss!

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I just like being at home spending time with my family.

What are you really good at? I’m great at organisation and getting things done.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? It would be pretty handy to be invisible and have the chance to be that ‘fly on the wall’.

What is your pet hate? I have so many but top of the list would be people cracking their knuckles.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I really enjoy camping and fishing and love to light a fire and relax.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for more than three years. I enjoy the friendly nature of the people and the slower pace of life.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a teacher at Forbes Public School. I enjoy the unpredictability of working with children.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to do different forms of exercise, whether it is playing sport or going for a jog. Catching up with friends is also a great way for me to unwind.

What are you really good at? Annoying my wife!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to shape shift.

What is your pet hate? No toilet paper on the toilet roll in the bathroom.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Going to my mate’s farm in Gulgong, riding bikes and enjoying friends and family’s company.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for six months. I like that it is a quiet and close friendly community. I also like the rural lifestyle.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am a care worker for the aged and disabled. I am also a Drought Angels volunteer, providing ag advice and assistance to farmers in the Central West, South West and far West of NSW.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to catch up with family and friends and just relax with my little boy.

What are you really good at? I’m good at cooking but definitely not baking.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to make it rain on cue.

What is your pet hate? A lack of manners.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A 10-day cruise around the Pacific Islands was pure bliss!

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here all my life and I like Forbes as it is a great town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at the Rattery in Forbes (we supply rodents for pet food). I enjoy working with my work mates.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love to unwind with a few beers and a BBQ.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at catching snakes.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to see into the future.

What is your pet hate? Garden hoses kinking up.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A visit to Darwin is a favourite!

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 31 years. I love that we are on the river, our beautiful lake and ski dam and our friendly community.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the owner of 126Beauty. I love the variety in my job and also the great chats I have with my beautiful clients.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? This summer I’d say that I’ll be unwinding by our pool.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at telling the truth, listening and keeping secrets.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to cure cancer.

What is your pet hate? People who don’t pay attention or listen. Also, people who interrupt conversations.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. It would have to be Canada but any holiday is the best!

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for five years. I like the laid back lifestyle.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Bunnings. I enjoy the fun we have with our team.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I play Xbox to unwind and enjoy fishing.

What are you really good at? I am really good at problem solving.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be predicting the future.

What is your pet hate? That would have to be people answering a question with a question.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Cruising the Whitsundays. It is an absolutely gorgeous part of Australia.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life and think it’s a beautiful town with great people! I love the community spirit.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a dance teacher at my studio, Kristen’s Dance Studio. I enjoy all of the wonderful students I have the privilege of teaching and watch grow.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy taking the dogs for a walk around the lake or going water skiing when the warmer weather gets here!

What are you really good at? I am really good at losing my voice!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To time travel… or to stop time. Time goes too fast!

What is your pet hate? People littering.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A stand out would be travelling to America for Coachella this year and seeing Beyoncé perform… amazing!

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for three years. I like Forbes because the people are so friendly and I love the Lachlan River.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I’m semi-retired. I do a lot of voluntary work just to help the community out.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I hang around our little farm, or go bush walking or climbing the hills.

What are you really good at? Fishing and kayaking.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Probably go back in time and fix some of the problems that would allow us to live in a better place today.

What is your pet hate? Bullying and backstabbing.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My honeymoon 15 years ago at Forster.