Maggi Barnard
How long have you lived in Parkes? I have been here for five and a half years.
What made you move to Parkes and where did you live before? Northparkes Mine is what brought us here from Darwin. We moved to Australia from Swakopmund in Namibia in 2008.
Where do you work? I am a Reporter for The Parkes Phoenix.
What do you enjoy about reporting? I love the variety, meeting people, getting to know their stories and writing about it. I enjoy photography as well.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Reading, gardening, exploring new places, listening to music, yoga and walking.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Wolwedans in the Namib Desert.
What’s your worst habit? Forgetting names!
How do you start your day? Doing the 5 Tibetans.
What’s your favourite food? Fruit salad and ice cream!