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.

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.