Rikkie Tyrrell, One Nation
Who is your footy team, which sport did you play as a kid, were you any good?
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Carlton. Because mum goes for Collingwood, so I did it to stir her up in my early 20s. I spent my entire childhood on the back of a horse and was pretty competitive, too. I sold my last horse when I was in hospital after the birth of my first child.
What was a typical Saturday, before the campaign trail called you to action, how did you spend the weekends?
Prior to running in the 2019 election, my weekends would see me fishing, exploring the local area, camping, gardening or chilling out with the family. Since then I haven’t had a typical weekend.
What is your perfect meal, entrée, main and dessert and who are five people you would invite to dine with?
Entreè: A nice garlic bread with a light sprinkling of Parmesan cheese toasted on top.
Main: My homemade crumbed lamb cutlets, sided with an array of steamed veggies, honey carrots and mash.
Not sure there would be room for dessert. Those cutlets are so moorish.
Albert Einstein, Margaret Thatcher, Gina Rinehart, Robin Williams and my husband to share the experience of our amazing guests.
Where did you go to school, grow up and who were your biggest influences?
I finished Year 12 at Narooma High in 2000, grew up in Bermagui and I didn’t inspire to be like anyone in particular. I was happy to follow my own path and simply aimed to grow up into a good person who could independently take care of herself.
What are the three most important things to people in Nicholls?
Freedom, community and honesty.
Tell me three countries you have visited. And loved, when you went and why you loved them?
France: I found the French to be quite helpful every time I got lost in Paris, which was quite a lot! The history, architecture and culture make it easy to fall in love with France.
Belgium: Their markets are AMAZING. All locally grown, fresh produce sold on a weekly basis in the town square. We need more of that here. Local all the way!
Australia: No matter where I travel to in the world, our country is the best to return to. It’s home through and through.
What is you favourite movie, book and person from history?
Movie/Series: Game of Thrones, ooohhh the plot twists are so unexpected.
Book: Footrot Flats. Come on, everyone loves that classic and living on a farm I can easily relate and get a great laugh out of it.
Historical figure: Caresse Crosby. The woman who invented the modern-day bra. Thank you sweetheart you have saved a lot of ladies backs.
Brothers, sisters, uncles, aunties, partner, anyone of note in the family tree. How many of them still live in the area?
Our family tree is full of quiet achievers happy to live life out of the spotlight. Apart from being the granddaughter of a woman who is an Essendon-raised niece to John Coleman (Coleman Medal namesake).
What did you binge watch during lockdown?
Bridgeton. But mainly enjoyed listening to music instead of watching any movies/shows.
Tell me three jobs you did in your lifetime and how you performed in those roles?
Head cook in a busy restaurant: Apparently I did well enough to not get any complaints or poison people. My husband still enjoys my cooking skills.
Property Manager: My boss enjoyed leaving me in charge of the agency. I sold his house while he was away on holidays and he then was happy to sell the business and enjoy retirement. I still hold him in the highest of respect as one of my most admired employers.
Motherhood: Still working on it, but I am quite impressed that I have managed to create and raise two humans to this point without much ado. They are turning out to be good little people and I am proud of the mother I have been for them.
Jeff Davy, Citizens Party
Who is your footy team, which sport did you play as a kid, were you any good?
I support Hawthorn and Katunga. I played footy and cricket as a kid and, yes, I was pretty good.
What was a typical Saturday, before the campaign trail called you to action, how did you spend the weekends?
I usually work Saturdays, but when I knock off, I enjoy working in my veggie garden. When I can, I go fishing.
What is your perfect meal, entrée, main and dessert and who are five people you would invite to dine with?
Oysters Kilpatrick, scotch fillet (medium) with mushroom sauce, and sticky date pudding. If I could turn back time I would love to dine with JFK, Abe Lincoln, King O’Malley, Alexander Hamilton, and my mum.
Where did you go to school, grow up and who were your biggest influences?
I grew up and went to school in Numurkah. Biggest influences were my mum and dad.
What are the three most important things to people in Nicholls?
Returning water rights to land titles. Accessing local banking services including cash. Access to affordable housing, proper rural roads and river tracks.
Tell me three countries you have visited. And loved, when you went and why you loved them?
I haven’t had the opportunity to travel outside of Australia, but I did a trip down the Great Central Road and loved the isolation and vastness of this great country. I’ve also visited Cairns in Queensland, and the Rabbit Trap Hotel, in Albert, NSW, which is quintessential Australia.
What is you favourite movie, book and person from history?
Favourite movie is JFK. Favourite book is The Vision of Alexander Hamilton; and Favourite person from history is King O’Malley (founder of the original Commonwealth Bank).
Brothers, sisters, uncles, aunties, partner, anyone of note in the family tree. How many of them still live in the area?
My Dad served in the army and is held in high regard by his entire family — Reginald Jenkins Davy. My great-grandfather came to Australia on ship called the The Foboron. He was a “gentleman”.
What did you binge watch during lockdown?
Yellowstone.
Tell me three jobs you did in your lifetime and how you performed in those roles?
I was secretary of the Katunga Football Club. I was a dairy farmer and did very well until the government deregulated the industry. I have also worked as a laser grader.
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