How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like most about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 16 years. I love the community spirit, the way people are always pulling together to support a great cause or help someone in need.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I have worked at Forbes High School in the PDHPE department since I moved to Forbes. I love seeing students set goals and then working towards achieving them.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I love to go fishing, play sport or head out on any adventures with my family.

What makes you proud? I’m really proud of my family. My wife raises our three kids whilst running her own business ventures. My kids look after each other and all have big hearts and personalities.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? A Wedgetailed eagle. They’re intelligent, powerful and majestic.

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? My favourite movie would have to be Rocky. It’s the ultimate story of an underdog who became a champion.

Tell us about your best holiday. Culburra Beach in 2018 with my family and my father- in-law.

What is on your bucket list? I’d love to visit Kakadu and Arnhem Land whilst on a caravan trip round Australia with my family.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like most about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life. I love living in a town where I can walk down the street and people know my name and want to stop and have a chat.

Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I work at Power Tools Plus in office administration. I love the job as it is such a friendly and supportive environment and just great people to work for.

What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I enjoy walking around the lake as it is both beautiful and peaceful. I also love to watch anything my kids are doing.

What makes you proud? I am very lucky to have two beautiful 15-year-olds as well as a supportive family.

If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? I would be a parrot so I could continue my love of talking!

What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? Amazing Grace is my all time favourite song which my dad used to sing to us as kids.

What is on your bucket list? To retire happy and healthy with my husband, Darren

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I haven’t been living in Forbes for very long. Having grown up in the city, the lack of traffic here is awesome.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I’m the Head Professional at the golf club, and easily the best part of my job is helping people to improve or learn the game of golf.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I unwind by reading soccer reports, fishing or having a hit of golf.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at housework…

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The power of flight.

What is your pet hate? Politics is my biggest pet hate.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Trekking in the Himalayas, although I got sick with the altitude. Seeing Mount Everest and the village people in Nepal was unreal.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I moved to Forbes 37 years ago. I like the friendly locals and attractive country town atmosphere.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Red Bend College and enjoy the great staff and variety that the job brings.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? To unwind I enjoy reading, travelling, playing badminton and volunteering with the local Lions Club.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at reorganising things.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Teleporting, to avoid long haul flights.

What is your pet hate? Rude people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A fly/drive holiday through Ireland and Scotland, where we got off the tourist track and into the countryside.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been living in Forbes for five years now. What I like most about living here are the friendly people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own and run Nic’s Garage with my wonderful wife. I enjoy finding and fixing problems and doing a job the best I can.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy playing with my four kids and riding motorbikes.

What are you really good at? Dad jokes. Seriously though, the list is too long for this small segment… just joking!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Welding with my fingertips.

What is your pet hate? Parking at 85 degrees in a 45 degree parking spot.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Our trip to Agnes Water and the town of 1770 for New Year’s with our tribe of wilds. It consisted of relaxing beach walks and watching the sunset over the sea from one of the few places on the east coast.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for five years and really like how it is a clean, tidy and friendly town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Forbes Veterinary Clinic. The staff are great to work with, everyday is different and I really enjoy working with animals.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy doing anything outdoors… hiking, swimming and playing with my dog.

What are you really good at? Working with animals.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To make it rain in times like this and help all farmers out.

What is your pet hate? I’m yet to discover my pet hate.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A camping trip to Cape York with friends and family. Being at the tip of Australia was awesome!

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.