Michael and Catherine McCormack with Bruce Adams (middle).
Michael McCormack MP with Chairman of the Forbes National Party branch Max Swift, Margaret Swift and Catherine McCormack.
Yvonne Glasson, Michael McCormack MP and John Kennedy.
Parkes Shire Council General Manager Kent Boyd (middle) with Graeme and Maureen Miller.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes since 2016. I like that our community looks out for one another. I love living by the river and the beautiful natural environment.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work for the Forbes Arts Society. I enjoying working with a passionate group of volunteers who are dedicated to generating opportunities for locals and visitors to create, share and experience art and culture. We are currently working on a number of really exciting projects including building a new art gallery at 110 Lachlan Street (old ambulance station), the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail expansion, and the Gum Swamp redevelopment project.
What do you do to unwind on weekends? Spend time with friends and family.
What are you really good at? I am good at finishing everything I start.
What makes you laugh the most? My husband and my seven-month-old son are quite entertaining.
What’s on your bucket list? Seeing more of Australia.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself….I wanted to be an artist when I was little, so I guess I’ve come full circle working for the Forbes Arts Society.
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Renovate our home and go on more travel adventures with my family.
What was your first job? I worked at a pharmacy during high school.
Teachers at the Forbes Public School joined thousands of their colleagues in NSW on Wednesday to strike over pay and conditions. It was the second strike in six months by teachers.
The winner of the Forbes Phoenix Easter Colouring Competition 7 – 10 years is Lachie Dent. He was very excited about his prize.
Some call it a spider apocalypse. Many people have noticed a network of spiderwebs in their gardens over the past week as can be seen in Robyne Cowhan’s backyard. (Photo credit: Robyne Cowhan.)
Chloe Morrison with her parents Marcus and Jodie Morrison. She graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology Honours at the University of Wollongong.
Isobelle Herbert graduated with a Bachelor of Law first class honours at the University of Wollongong.
Nathan Fisher graduated with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst.
Tim West
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes most of my life. I love the fact Forbes is a close-knit community who help each other out.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work at Boys to the Bush and enjoy helping kids who need a hand. We can either whinge about the young people in our community or HELP them become better people.
What do you do to unwind on weekends? Hang with my kids and family or play sport.
What are you really good at? I am very good at annoying people, especially people I work with.
What makes you laugh the most? Funny things my kids say.
What’s on your bucket list? Go to the US Masters golf at Augusta.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself…. I am actually Mum and Dad’s favourite child!
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Open a café on the river that does amazing food and coffee.
What was your first job? Working for Dad in the family ag business.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I lived in Parkes most of my life and moved to Forbes three years ago. I love the lake, walking around it and barbeques. I love the fact I met my soon to be husband here, and bringing up our beautiful daughter in a lovely town.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I run my own family day care two days a week with Cabonne FDC. I love all my beautiful families and children, love watching them play, grow and learn. I also work at Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre, love the team, the children and the beautiful environment.
What do you do to unwind on weekends? I love spending time with my partner and Tilly our daughter, we love walks around the lake and just being around each other.
What are you really good at? I believe I’m good at my job as an early childhood educator, good at listening to the children, caring and teaching them new and exciting things.
What makes you laugh the most? My partner Hamish.
What’s on your bucket list? Travel to Greece.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself….I own three silkie chickens named Fettuccine, Penny and Baba.
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Spend quality time with my baby all day every day.
What was your first job? Working at Woolworths.
Where were you born? Born, raised and stayed in Forbes.
Were you named after anyone? Not that I know of. All I know is my initials were always going to be AJC whether I was a girl or a boy.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Definitely the 2021 council elections and having the opportunity to lead a fantastic team of educators at the Learning Ladder.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Without a doubt Kevin Rudd’s national apology to the stolen generation.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Never expect someone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? I’m not a big risk taker. I would be called a very cautious and planned person. Biggest risk would have to be buying my first home. It’s always to know if the time is right.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A fridge full of food, my family and a bucket load of sunscreen.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would head straight to the TAB… in all seriousness I would be buying lots of useful things.
When are you happiest? When I’m surrounded by my family (or watching horse racing)
What is your favourite Elvis song? Burning Love. I’ve only started to enjoy Elvis in the past few years.
Sharlene and Ian Subbi from the South Coast: It is our 10th festival as we are big Elvis fans. We had his songs play at our wedding and we renewed our vows in 2019. The atmosphere is very enjoyable, and Sharlene will be celebrating her 70th birthday on Thursday!
Lyn and Peter Davis with Wagz from Tamworth: We are back for our 18th festival. We just love it. We’ve made friends over the years and we all meet up here. The atmosphere, our music, our generation and everyone here is enjoying themselves.
Doug and Norma Cornwall from Yarra Junction, Victoria: We are back for our second festival and we love all aspects of the festival, especially the courtesy bus, and having good meals every day. We are also meeting up with friends here that we’ve met on the road from all over.
Mary and Greg Mann from Sussex Inlet for their first festival.
Peter and Diane Berry from Townsville for their first festival.
Wendy and Ian Petersen with Joey and Max from Mary-borough, Qld for their 10th festival.
Cheryl and Rudi Riksman from Mandurah, WA for their third festival.
Loreen and Robert Bracken from Camden in Sydney for their third festival.
Lenore and Grahame Williamson from Swansea (first festival in 2007), NSW and Ann and Keith Lewis from Wollongong (first festival in 2013).
Charlie and Paula Rupe from Tynong North, Victoria for their first festival.
Jeff and Coral Pantlin from the Central Coast for their first festival.
Allan and Helen Politis from Wadonga for their first festival.
Where were you born? Wellington NSW.
Were you named after anyone? The name Shania came from my Mum being a Shania Twain fan, and the midwife who helped to deliver me was also named Shania.
What did you enjoy the most about being Miss Priscilla? It’s so hard to pick just one, but visiting the nursing homes warmed my heart. Overall, I enjoyed my role as the Elvis fans are very passionate and it’s amazing to see how it brings everyone together to celebrate!
What is your favourite Elvis song? I get asked that a lot, and I’m pretty sure the answer changes every time! There are so many great songs, and it just depends on what I’m feeling at the time. At the moment I’ve been jamming to “All Shook Up”.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? I’m very proud of being crowned Miss Priscilla and so grateful for the experience, but another accomplishment is that I’m in my last year of studies to become a registered nurse and I cannot wait to go out into the world and start my career.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? The fight for social equality and women’s rights. Women in NSW gained the right to vote in 1902. This moment has guided women closer to equality in all aspects of life. From a time when women weren’t even able to drink in a bar!
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A hammock, a good book and a lychee mojito!
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would probably send it to the flood effected families.