How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived around here for my whole life. I like the easy lifestyle, the Lake in Forbes is beautiful and what the Council has done with it is great.

What was your first job? I worked at Sullivan’s IGA, Forbes.

What makes you laugh the most? Inappropriate funny jokes.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Just travel around Australia.

Describe your dream holiday? I reckon the top end of Australia, but just being on holidays anywhere is good.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? I think life was just simpler when I was a kid, we didn’t have to have all of the gadgets. I think Christmas had more meaning and was more memorable when I was young.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d go back to the 90’s but I’m pretty happy where I am now. I also think Canada would be a nice place to live.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, and Keith Urban.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Preventing prejudice.

What is your pet hate? People commenting negatively on Facebook.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here for six months and I like the town, the lake, the people, and the mood of Forbes. It’s nice to live here.

What was your first job? I was a concrete worker.

What makes you laugh the most? Funny videos, animal videos, memes, and stupid people.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? That is a hard question, maybe I’d travel around the world, but I like working so I’d start my own business.

Describe your dream holiday? A party holiday, hanging with friends in a big villa with an infinity pool, and good food in the United States.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Christmas, a German white winter.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d like to live in the Wild West in North America in the 1800’s.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My grandpa, my father, and my mother.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be the best soccer player.

What is your pet hate? Liars.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes on and off for 26 years and I like the atmosphere, it’s relaxed compared to Wollongong, and affordable.

What was your first job? I worked at Pizza Hut in Albion Park.

What makes you laugh the most? The kids, because they are learning and doing funny things all the time.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Just hang out with the kids and play.

Describe your dream holiday? I have never thought about a dream holiday, I guess I would go somewhere cold like Antarctica for a week.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Wonderland.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d probably move back to Wollongong to be honest, if there was an affordable option. There are a lot of activities for kids.

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

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I would want to be super strong.

What is your pet hate? Mess.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? Well, I tell everybody I went to school here last century, but I have been here for five years, I’m only a blow in.

What was your first job? I was a farmer born and bred, I left school and that’s what I did.

What makes you laugh the most? A good yarn.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’m pretty well enjoying what I’m doing at the moment and as long as my health hangs out I don’t wish to travel or anything like that, I’ve been there and done that at 82 years of age and 60 years married.

Describe your dream holiday? I would like to spend a couple of months in the Kimberley.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? I can remember tearing down the backyard one day on the dinky and the front wheel collapsed.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Oh, this’ll do, I’m pretty happy here.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My family.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I’d stop all the wars, I’m pretty full on about that.

What is your pet hate? Sweet potato!