How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in the Forbes district for nearly 40 years. I love the friendliness of the community and how people look out for and support each other.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work in our farm business. I love to be able to work outside a lot. There are never two days the same, it never gets boring.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? There isn’t a lot of down time with farming but I love to spend time with my family, watching their sports or relaxing with friends whenever I can.

What are you really good at? I like to try a lot of things, but not sure if I’m good at any of them. I’m always willing to give things a try.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To be able to control the weather.

What is your pet hate? Laziness. Tell us about your best holiday ever. Every holiday has been great. Exploring different places with my family and stepping back from the day to day grind is wonderful.

 

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve been living in the area for 13 years and bought a farm on the New Grenfell Road two years ago where we now live. I like the people, climate, agricultural landscape and close proximity to services.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work on my own farm and leased farm land. I love being a farmer. I love the challenges associated with running a profitable business.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I really enjoy shooting rats in the sheds at night with the kids, cooking a barbeque, motorbike riding in challenging terrain (Great Dividing Range) and going camping with the family.

What are you really good at? I’m not sure if I’d call myself as “really good at”, but you generally become good at what you love and I love my wife and kids and being a role model to them.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Bring injustice in our world to its knees – poverty, abuse, sex trafficking, slavery, hunger, war, violence – to see people freed from these bondages.

What is your pet hate? The lack of respect of others.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. When I took my family on a camping trip to Broken Hill, Tibooburra and Innamincka to Cameron’s Corner.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I grew up and went to school in Forbes but after marrying a farmer 25 years ago, I’ve had to commute to work in Forbes or stay home.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? ChapterTwo. I enjoy meeting new people and making them feel good about themselves.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I drive home trying to avoid the roo’s. I love having my family around or catching up with friends.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at cramming every last minute as I never have enough time, which always makes me late. I am also good at not being able to switch off… or is that a bad thing?

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would want to be able to control the rain when needed!

What is your pet hate? Dealing with Telstra. I’m no good at puzzles. Oh, and I am OCD about the interior of the car being clean.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Being young and in Year 6 and going on a school excursion, discovering Sydney. I thought it was just the best thing ever.

Kerry Stevenson

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 30 years. It’s a friendly town in beautiful surroundings. I’ve found it a great place to bring up a family and a good place to do business. I find tonnes of stuff to do, so never a dull moment unless I want one.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I currently work at News On Rankin. They are a great and happy bunch of people, all working towards positive outcomes that make it a pleasant workplace. I enjoy getting around town delivering newspapers and receiving smiles and waves.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to read books, play Internet games, visit friends and my folks and go to church. I also enjoy mountain climbing with my son. I love cooking, playing guitar, song writing, storytelling and volunteering on the local radio.

What are you really good at? Talking! If you could have a super power, what would it be? A super sense of humour. I like to see people laughing and happy.

What is your pet hate? Definitely flies!

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Mushandike, which was a school excursion when I was 12. A family trip to Zimbabwe with sight-seeing of Victoria Falls, Kariba Dam and the Inyangas. Lake McDougal in the Tribal Trust Lands – getting bogged in quicksand, boating across the lake, watching the hippos at play and listening to the night sounds of the African bush.

Jade McGovern

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been in Forbes for just over seven years now. I like the country lifestyle… I never thought I’d be a “farm girl” but I actually enjoy it.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work for Council and operate out of the Visitor Information Centre. I really like meeting visitors and residents alike and hearing some of their incredible stories of travel or the history of our town.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love to dance. I dance two to three nights a week doing ballroom and modern and have recently taken up women’s soccer. I’m not sure that soccer helps me to unwind though.

What are you really good at? I can sing pretty well. I think I am pretty good at my dancing too.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would probably have to go with flying or teleporting. This way I could visit my family and friends scattered all over the country and overseas and see the world in a flash… and save a few dollars too!

What is your pet hate? Spelling errors, not being listened to and people dragging their heels when they walk.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Travelling overseas with my sister to Italy (Rome, Naples and Florence), also France (Paris and surrounds) and then on to New York and Nashville solo.

Peter Clifton

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life except for 18 months. I like living in Forbes because of the friendly people and relaxed lifestyle.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have been a Learning Support Officer at Parkes Christian School for two years and a tennis coach for more than 30 years. I like helping students reach their full potential.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? In my spare time I like to restore old furniture, play tennis and catch up with friends.

What are you really good at? I think I’m a pretty good dad.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I could have a super power, it would be the ability to have super human endurance.

What is your pet hate? I don’t have one. Tell us about your best holiday ever. All my holidays have been great but the one to Europe was special… it was when I proposed to my wife.

Stacey Clarke

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 22 Years (all of my life). I like living in Forbes because it’s such a friendly, pretty and historical town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Ian Simpson and Co as a sales agent. I enjoy coming to work to see my fellow colleagues, interacting with new and familiar faces as well as keeping in touch with the market by listing and selling homes.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? To unwind after work, I like to relax watching TV or cooking tea with my boyfriend, talking about the day and enjoying a cold beer!

What are you really good at? Fishing.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I could have any super power, I would love to be able to mind read.

What is your pet hate? My major pet hate is when there is a rattle in my car or someone else’s when driving.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My favourite holiday was when my mum, dad and I travelled over to America and Canada for a month. Tripping around in a jeep, visiting so many sights and catching up with family, who I haven’t seen in years. This will always be such a memorable holiday!

Jason Nottingham

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived on and off in Forbes for a little more than three years. It is a very welcoming community and is keen to support the public education of its young citizens. It is also an extremely generous community willing to chip in when the call goes out.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the Relieving Principal of Forbes High School but also a geography teacher. I enjoy creating opportunities for students to see what a big world they live in.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to spend time with my wife and our three kids. I listen to music, garden, watch movies with my kids, bush walk and cook!

What are you really good at? Listening, which is an essential skill in my position. I’m also a pretty good cook.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The power to absorb every other super power and then utilise it!

What is your pet hate? Excuses… they serve no purpose!

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Hiking and motor-homing in the South Island of NZ with my family. Getting to fly around and land at the base of Mt Cook and climb over glaciers. Excellent food and beer too!

 

 

Debbie Prior

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in the Forbes area all my life. I grew up on a farm near Payton’s Bridge and moved to town in the late 1990’s. I love living in a small country town as you develop strong and long lasting friendships.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have been working at Flannery’s Pharmacy for 20 years in various roles. I really love the variety of my role, the people I work with and of course Flannery’s customers.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I usually go for a walk around the lake very early in the morning. On weekends I like to spend time with friends, reading, watching movies, sampling some Rosé and doing housework!

What are you really good at? Touch typing, general knowledge and arguing.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Mind reading… although, I might not like what I hear.

What is your pet hate? People who don’t know the facts before they write mindless blogs or Facebook posts… and people who agree with them.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Going to Europe with some friends and family and driving a boat up the Canal Du Midi in France. Can’t wait to go back!

 

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?  I have lived in Forbes for 35 years now. I love the community and its great people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have my own quarry. I love the outdoors and being my own boss.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I don’t like a lot of time off or too much time to think…but I do love to spend time with my three beautiful daughters.

What are you really good at? Not really good at much but I’m not a bad quarryman.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I had a super power, it would be to bring my beautiful Kristie back to us but I can’t, so I’d settle for being able to eradicate all cancers and stop the tragedy and heartbreak that goes with it.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate, hmmm…that would be how Australia is regulated by overeducated, inexperienced people in way too highly paid, underachieving positions of power.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday was every holiday I ever had with my amazing family.