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Our Bloke – Adam Molloy

April 9, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

OUR BLOKE: Adam Molloy (right) with son Nate getting ready for school.

How long have you lived in or has it been since you moved to Forbes? I have lived my whole life here in Forbes. Forbes is home.

What was your first job and what do you do now? Bernardi’s IGA packing veggies though now I run my own business Adam Molloy Carpentry.

What makes you laugh the most? My kids a lot of the time. They are funny.

If money were no object what would you do with your time? Permanent holiday of course. It would be great as you would never have to stay in the same place twice.

Describe your dream holiday? I would love to travel Australia. So many places to see and things to do.

What’s your favourite childhood memory? I loved camping and fishing throughout my childhood and still do. I still go out camping and fishing any chance I get.

If you could live in any time or place where would it be and when? Definitely the 1980s. Good music and great cars. I was also a 1980s baby.

If you could share a meal with three people past or present who would it be? Billy Connolly, Chuck Lidell and Geoff Toovey. Would be an interesting dinner if I could get a word in.

If you could have one superpower what would it be? I’d love to be able to teleport. Any parent knows this is the one skill we all need.

What’s your pet hate? I hate liars. Can’t stand them. You never ever know where you stand with a liar or what they’ve lied to you about.

Our Gal – Joyce Gray

April 1, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes? I lived in Forbes for 39 years.

What was your first job? My first job was out at the all-nighter on the West Wyalong road.

What makes you laugh the most? Family and Friends having a good time.

If money were no object what would you do with your time? I love to travel.

Describe your dream holiday? I would love to go to Las Vegas.

What’s your favourite childhood memory? I have a heap hanging out with my cousin Tracey we were always up to something.

If you could live in any time or place where would it be and when? Right now is good time for me as I have my granddaughter.

If you could share a meal with three people past or present who would it be? My Dad, Jimmy Barnes, Luke Combs.

If you could have one superpower what would it be? Invisibility – that would be interesting.

What’s your pet hate? Rude people it costs nothing to be nice.

Be Seen

April 1, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

ENTERTAINMENT: Georgia Sideris provided musical entertainment for the evening.

 

FEED THE KNEAD: Forbes Domino’s Marketing Manager Tre Griffen with co-owner Shannon Langlands. Domino’s have really delivered post-COVID to help local communities.

 

PARTNERSHIP: Executive Director Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Western NSW Local Health District – Brendan Cutmore, CEO Yoorana Gunya Donna Bliss, Director of Yoorana Gunya – Aunty Mavis Ohlsen, Forbes Shire Mayor Phyllis Miller and CEO WNSWLH Scott McLachlan at the Yoorana Gunya and WNSWLH announcement.

 

MEMORIAL DAY: Bathurst St Pats and Forbes Magpies come together for the Stubby Collits Memorial Day last week.

 

COVID ROLLOUT: The COVID vaccine has arrived in the Central West and is being rolled out in Forbes.

 

SPONSORS NIGHT: Bedgerabong Picnic Race Club committee wrap-up the 2021 year with a BBQ.

Our Bloke – Jeremy Markwort

March 26, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

OUR BLOKE: Jeremy Markwort practicing his turkey gobble for the Bogan Fest on June 12 at Bedgerabong.

How long have you been in or lived in Forbes? On and off my whole life. I was born here.

Out of everything, what makes you laugh the most? Good comedy movies especially Adam Sandler. His movies are great and really crack me up.

What do you do for a living? I am a Bogan entrepreneur and running an online page called Bogan’s World on Facebook where we profile everything bogan.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time and money? Buy a paddle steamer and float down the Murray River of course. Why not?

Describe to us what is your dream holiday? Amsterdam in the Netherlands – it would be amazing. Rich in history and diversity and very laid back over there.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received in your life? Be humble. Still the best advice I ever received to this day.

If you could live in any time or place where would it be? The 1980s. Exciting time. It was right at a time when we were on the cusp of big technological advances and developments in society. Would’ve been awesome I think.

If you could have dinner with anyone past or present who would it be? Eric Bana as he is one of my favourite Aussie comics from his Poita days, Charlie Manson and Greg Norman – The Great White Shark. He was phenomenal and I always liked watching him play.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? X-ray vision.

What is your pet hate? Rude people. There’s no need for it. Be kind to people and treat them as you want to be treated. It’s that simple.

Be Seen

March 26, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

FROM DOWNTOWN: Maybe Babies forward Adam Maynard takes a shot from the wing in his sides’ loss to KMS.

 

ALL SMILES: It was smiles all round at the IWD Cocktail night last week

 

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Bride’s Choice Award Winners Bec Sammut (Videography) and Sarah Hodge (Photography).

Our Gal – Karli Noakes

March 19, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes? 23 years.

What was your first job? Chester The Chick!

What makes you laugh the most? Probably my partner and daughter.

If money were no object what would you do with your time? Pack up and travel with my family, anywhere and everywhere!

Describe your dream holiday? Anywhere coastal, would love to go up north around Cairns.

What’s your favourite childhood memory? That’s a hard one! I don’t think I could pin point any one time to being my favourite. We grew up on a farm which I loved, every day was like a new adventure.

If you could live in any time or place where would it be and when? The 1980’s.

If you could share a meal with three people past or present who would it be? Any of my lost loved ones.

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

What’s your pet hate? People who chew with their mouth open.

Be Seen

March 19, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

PUTTING LOCAL HEALTH FIRST: Jenny Webb (Deputy Mayor Forbes Shire) and Steve Loane (General Manager) at the new collaborative care model launch.

 

CELEBRATING IWD: Violet and Lexi Millerd read a book about inspiring women in line with International Women’s Day Celebrations.

 

ABSOLUTE BLISS: Donna Brown-Bliss and Taylor Bliss having a quiet cordial

 

CELEBRATING OUR WOMEN: Lara Kronenberg enjoying the IWD festivities.

Our Bogan – Luke Acheson

March 12, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you or did you live in Forbes? I was born here and lived in Forbes the first 17 years of my life.

What do you do for a living? Supervisor for a waste management company when I am not organising festivals.

What makes you laugh the most? Having a good time with mates.

If money were no object what would you do with your time? Go on a bender like Gavin and Brenda!

Describe your dream holiday? June long weekend at the Bedgerabong Racecourse!

Best advice? If you want something said get a man, if you want something done get a woman.

If you could live in any time or place, when or where would it be? 1970s Australia.

If you could have dinner with any three people past or present who would they be? Jim Morrison, Bear Grylls and Paul Hogan.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? Aside from selling 1,000 tickets I’d want two livers.

What is your pet hate? An empty fridge.

What does International Women’s Day (IWD) mean to you?

March 12, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Monica Steffan: International Women’s Day for me is a reminder of what it’s like to be a woman. From what we as women have been through, are going through and still have left to do.

 

Jacinda Acheson: It’s a day that represents the empowerment and independence of women.

 

Michee Lyn Ramsteadt: I get to celebrate being myself – an independent woman.

Be Seen

March 5, 2021 by Maggi Barnard

Member for Orange and Shooters Party NSW MP Phil Donato with members of the Forbes and District Soccer Club.

 

Jeanette Lovett and Kristy Harvey of Currajong Disability Services at the IDPwD celebrations at Forbes Memorial Pool.

 

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at the Aussie Biscuits Factory in Forbes last week as part of her tour of the Central West.

 

Members of the Forbes Dragon Boat Club having a catch up after some hard yakka on Saturday.

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