How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born in Forbes and have lived here all but 12 months when I lived on the Sunshine Coast. 

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I have been employed by Forbes Mazda / Isuzu for 12 years. Having a great interest in cars, it’s perfect for me. 

What do you do to unwind on weekends? Any time I can spend at an airport, in an aeroplane or flying, and also keeping an eye on the resurgence of the mighty Brisbane Broncos. 

What are you really good at? Annoying Sarelle. 

What makes you laugh the most? Sharpie keeps us all entertained from 9 to 5 most days. 

What’s on your bucket list? To be the fitter and turner at Nicole Mary’s (Kidman) house. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? At seven years old I was the Number One BMX rider for the Central West and competed at state and national level. 

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Nothing different than I do now, yep I’d still go to work. 

What was your first job? I worked after school at Darcy Buttriss Smash Repairs, until I ‘retired’ and found my calling as a paperboy at Costello’s Newsagency. 

Tell us about your best holiday ever: I surprised a mate with a Country Music cruise to Nouméa. 

How old are you? I’m 11 years old.

Were you named after anyone? My middle name was named after a lady who my mum stayed with when she went to America.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Watermelon, chicken schnitzel salad and vegemite and cheese on biscuits.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would definitely choose to be a hairdresser.

If you could invent something, what would it be? If you could just click your fingers and your jobs would be done or already be dressed or firewood was already cut for you.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d start my own hairdressing business or give the money to charities, compassion, or to the poor.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? When part of my family climbed Uluru and on the way down it was very steep, windy and slippery.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? I would like to meet Jane Austen or Enid Blyton and ask them how they got ideas for all of the books they have written.

What makes you feel like dancing? Whenever I make up my own songs on the spot.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? My family’s farm has an awesome year for our crops, that others know Jesus and our earth will have peace.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life – 20 years.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work at Forbes Shire Council, and I love the amazing people I get to work with every day as well as the massive range of work I get to undertake across multiple areas. 

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I love being outdoors with my friends and family, spending time together and just relaxing actually as much as I can, ready for the busy week that’s coming up.

What are you really good at? I’m definitely good at being super busy, every day is busy for me, and I love it that way! 

What’s on your bucket list? I would love to continue to work hard for more years so I can take a couple of years to travel overseas with my partner. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I was born and bred in Forbes, so were my parents Matt and Belinda and my brother Mitch. I began dancing when I was six and have been doing it ever since.

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I would definitely be laying on a beautiful beach somewhere drinking a cocktail that’s for sure. I would also spend each day doing what I love most, with my friends and family, dancing, and relaxing!

What was your first job? My first job was as a junior sales assistant at the local newsagency in Forbes – News on Rankin, I worked there for almost four years.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? When I was younger I went to America with my family and other families from my local dance studio to dance at different theme parks and on Hollywood Boulevard for a dance around the world tour.

How are you involved in the community? I am a dance teacher at the local dance studio here in Forbes – Kristen’s Dance Studio, and have been teaching there for three years. I also volunteer every month to do Meals on Wheels to people’s homes.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes all of my life and love Forbes because of the sense of community and how everyone seems to support each other.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I’m the co-owner of C & D Floorcoverings which has been operating since 2009. I love the sense of achievement when a job is completed and the happy faces of our customers.

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I like to play golf, spend time with my family and also don’t mind a quiet beer in the shed with friends and family.

What are you really good at? I think that I’m pretty good at making people laugh, at least I hope so.

What’s on your bucket list? I’d like to be the Manly Sea Eagles mascot for a day.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I can remember my first day of school.

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I would play golf, watch sport and Seinfeld reruns.

What was your first job? A paper boy for Nock’s Newsagency when I was 12.

Tell us about your best holiday ever? I went to the State of Origin in Perth and watched NSW beat Queensland.

How are you involved in the community? I coach the Forbes Magpies U14 league tag team.