How long have you been living in the area?

Around 2 years.

What do you do for a living?

I am a journalist for the Myrtleford Times and Alpine Observer, however I will soon be moving to Bendigo to work for the Bendigo Advertiser. Next edition will be my final paper.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy music; I play the saxophone and clarinet mainly. I also enjoy bike riding and reading.

What do you like about the area?

I have found everyone to be friendly and welcoming. It hasn’t always been easy approaching people for stories or to ask them questions, but I am thankful for the outgoing demeanour of so many in the shire.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I would take them to Reform Hill so they can get a good view of Myrtleford. There are also many lovely drives in the area. I think driving through the Buckland Valley is lovely, as is the Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I think each town in the shire should have a two-storey second-hand bookshop.

Do you have any ambitions for the future?

Regarding journalism - I will soon be taking my shorthand exam, so I hope to do well in that. I would eventually like to work for a metropolitan publication. Regarding music – I would like to keep getting better at clarinet, particularly. I have always enjoyed jazz clarinet, so I would like to be more skilled in jazz improvising and develop my own sound and musical approach on the instrument.