Where were you born? Ararat, Victoria

Were you named after anyone? My grandfather, my father’s father.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My family, my kids.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? 9/11 – It was crazy!

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Knowledge is power.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? I jumped out of a plane once!

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Lawn bowls, smokes and Jack Daniels stubbies.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? On my wife… happy wife, happy life, she deserves it.

When are you happiest? When I’m with my family or when I’m playing lawn bowls.

Where were you born? At Manly in 1955.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Since leaving teaching, which I still dabble in, working as the coordinator for Project Sprouts with the most dedicated and wonderful group of ladies committed to giving every child the best start they can to schooling.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? The passing of Princess Diana sits in my memory. She was an outstanding example of generosity, kindness and resilience. Her humanitarian work and inclusivity was to be admired. The way she was treated, pursued and harassed was abominable.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? My late husband once said to me: “That was the past. This is now, move on”. I know he made me a more resilient person.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Moving to Parkes with my late husband for business. But I don’t regret a minute. I have made so many wonderful friends and had so many special opportunities. Parkes is where I live now, and I can’t wait to get back home when I go away.

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? My cats, some wine and good books.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? That is the drawn-out saga of my life. I would renovate my whole backyard that at the moment is a construction site.

Where were you born? Coonabarabran in NSW.

Were you named after anyone? Kind of, my middle names were given to me after relatives in my dad and mum’s family.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My children’s.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? The Twin Towers on September 11.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? You have to be able to eat dinner with the queen, but also sit in the gutter and make friends with people that want the best for you.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Not sure – I am not much of a risk taker.

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Bear Grylls, matches, fishing supplies (and would sneak in a book too).

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? A couple of big Lego sets, some Holden parts, clothes, watches, plants and just go shopping.

When are you happiest? When I am with my family and friends.

Where were you born? Orange.

Were you named after anyone? Yes, my second name was my Aunty’s name.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Apparently, it is marrying Terry (prompting from my husband), and still being happily married. Also establishing and operating our interstate transport business together for over 40 years, and helping to form the Forbes Netball Association.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Probably at the moment 9/11.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I always think the glass is half full, be determined and work hard and you can succeed.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Apart from marrying Terry (LOL), I am not a very good risk taker!

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Some food and water, definitely my knitting and maybe a sat phone so I could get more of the above when I run out.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Employ and pay very well, some ‘helpers’, so I can just do all the things I really like to do, and also fill up the cars with fuel.

When are you happiest? Playing and being with grandkids.