Andrew Byrnes, Forbes: Travel the world, first stop Russia!
Trent Hocking, Parkes: Coca Cola and Cameron Smith
Maxi Lambe, Forbes: Buy my own island with my own language. Everyone would be Lambesinese people
Our Gal – Therese Faerie
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like most about living here? I have been living here six months and I love how easy it is to get a park at the shops. Mosquitoes and catheads are a bonus too.
What was your first job? I was a guitar teacher.
What makes you laugh the most? Dylan Moran from Black Books brand of comedy.
If money were no object what would you do with your time? I wouldn’t change anything really but I would live in a much colder place like Finland or Iceland.
Describe your dream holiday? A lovely log cabin next to a Norwegian mountain top and a hot tub with my partner, Dane and a bottle of plonk.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Throwing buttery bread into my sister’s face as she rode past on a bike. I don’t think people realise how hard that is to do.
If you could live in any time or place, when or where would that be? Present day in a Scandinavian country.
If you could share a meal with any three people past or present who would they be? Emma Goldman, David Mark Wallace and Robert Smith.
If you could have a superpower what would it be? Invisibility.
What is your pet hate? Dishes in the sink and the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Our Bloke – Dane Millerd
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for seven years. I like how relaxed it is.
What was your first job? My very first job was cotton chipping.
What makes you laugh the most? My own folly usually.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Create.
Describe your dream holiday? As Johnny Cash once said, “To be with her drinking coffee.”
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Making my first short film.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? America in the 1960s and 70s.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My partner and my two daughters.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To have ears everywhere.
What is your pet hate? Liars.
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?
John Scott: Church then the Australian Open tennis on television.
Jake Griffiths: Few beers at home.
Benny Griffiths: Recovering from a wedding.
Australia Day Award Recipients
Forbes Senior Citizen of the Year 2021 Norm Haley with Orange State Member Phil Donato.
Forbes Young Citizen of the Year 2021 Krystle-Lee McMurray with Councillor Steve Karaitana.
Our Gal – Ellie Flick
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. I love being really close to my family and friends and being able to experience so many awesome sporting opportunities.
What was your first job? My first job was at the Sweet Three Vintage Van.
What makes you laugh the most? My dad, with all of his funny and not so funny dad jokes.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I would travel the world.
Describe your dream holiday? Would be to travel to Greece with my best friend Scarlett.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? My favourite childhood memory is definitely travelling to L.A. for the Netfit netball tour.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I would love to live in Byron Bay. So cruisy, so fun and so beautiful. Possibly tomorrow if I could.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My old swim coach, Mary Messner, great nanna Rosso, and Laura Langman.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation.
What is your pet hate? Being late!
Be Seen
Ava and Ebony Percy.
Andrea Whiley and Deb Roylance watch on as Nahla Hennessey joins in.
Luella Zacchini and Brianna Bell all set up at the water park.
Violet and Lexi Millerd at the Ski Dam.
What is important to you on Australia Day?
Zac Bray: Keeping it how it is.
Amanda Punch: I always thought of it as a day to spend time with family and friends.
Chris Hodge: As a proud indigenous man, Australia Day has different significance to me.
Our Bloke – Clayton Clarke
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life, I love how lucky we are to have such a beautiful and historical town.
What was your first job? Grape harvesting at the nearby vineyard.
What makes you laugh the most? Seeing my cat get up to funny antics.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’d complete a law PhD.
Describe your dream holiday? My dream holiday would include seeing the Northern lights from a glass igloo.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Reciting Bush Poetry to my grandparents.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? I would love to share a meal with Elon Musk, Ernie Els and Leonardo Da Vinci.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? The ability to manipulate time.
What is your pet hate? My pet hate is discrimination.
Be Seen
Shannon Hodge, Jesse Newcombe, Brett Hayden, and Craig Anderson.
Nick Hector and Georgia Cantwell.
Forbes Jockey Club Secretary Ellysa Cunningham.
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