How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? For 66 years. I like that I am living here.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work as a community advocate. I enjoy teaching and sharing Wiradyuri language and culture.

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I read a lot and go for walks.

What are you really good at? Teaching.

What makes you laugh the most? Childrens’ antics.

What’s on your bucket list? I would love to see a united community (Ngumbaaydyil: Together as one).

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself…. I am a qualified builder.

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I would buy a large building by the lake to donate to the community as a meeting place.

What was your first job? Shop assistant at GJ Coles.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? My husband and I moved to Yarrabandai in 1979 from the Albury area. We sold our farm in 2000 and moved to Forbes.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I have been teaching since 1979. I have taught in 12 different school in 43 years. I have been Learning and Support Teacher at Forbes North Primary School since 2013. Wonderful children and super awesome team of staff.

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I love spending time with my sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anything where I can be out of doors, although I love playing the euphonium in the town band – it’s a bit of an addiction.

What are you really good at? I love recycling things, being crafty, gardening and travelling with my family.

What makes you laugh the most? Children – big or little they give such joy.

What’s on your bucket list? I would like more time to catch up with friends. It is hard to balance work, family and interests sometimes.

How long have you lived in Forbes or the electorate? The Riverina has been home on and off for me for around 25 years.

What was your first and current job? My first job was an office assistant at the age of 17. My current profession is independent candidate for the federal electorate of Riverina – very full time!

What makes you laugh the most? Laughing is my favourite word, and pastime! Many things make me laugh including my grandchildren, Monty Python, my 23 ducks and funny friends!

If money were no object what would you do with your time? What I am doing now – growing people, ideas and delicious foods, being a small-scale farmer, painting, singing, spending time with family and friends and laughing!

Describe your dream holiday? As I have done before, travelling through the many states of Incredible India, being immersed in the colours, cultures, music, arts, laughter and people from this generous country.

What’s your favourite childhood memory? From the age of two, I started riding my Shetland pony, Banjo. He was wicked and always in charge and I loved being with him.

If you could live in any time or place where would it be and when? I would like to live 250 years ago where I live now – in Wiradjuri country – before colonialisation.

If you could share a meal with three people past or present who would it be? Catherine the Great, Leonardo da Vinci and Mahatma Gandhi

If you could have one superpower what would it be? To fly.

What’s your pet hate? Bigotry.

What’s your goal for 2022? To become the first independent member for Riverina and genuinely represent all who live here.