"They see it as lacking integrity, excluding community voices and dominated by poor leadership, career politicians and donors' interests," she said. "It's really a community movement that's behind my campaign so I'm excited for the community.". All six candidates - Kate Hook, Sarah Elliott, Andrew Gee, Kay Nankervis, Adam Jannis and Stacey Whittaker - were in attendance at Hive Orange in McNamara Street where the ballot draw took place on April 22. That campaign was established in the wake of what Ms Hook saidwas a feeling that communities were being let down by poor political representation. Ms Hook was born and raised near Wagga Wagga. It was Kate Hook whose number was drawn first in the second random selection of the day, which meant the Independent's name would sit at the top of ballot papers come time for the people of Calare to cast their votes. We still need to remain an energy-producing region; we just need to do it in a different way, she said. Some, including . Ms Hook was born and raised near Wagga Wagga. A federal election campaign in western NSW haskickedoff in a bidto break aNationals' stronghold. She describes her longstanding campaign against plastic, and how the coal-dependent communities of Lithgow and Mudgee can benefit from the transition to renewable powerhouses. Meet Kate and hear how an independent voice can truly represent the people of Calare. "I'm feeling excited," she said after casting her vote. There was something about the region that grabbed me, she said. Disney's latest live-action remake will also star Ever Anderson as Wendy . As the owner of an electric vehicle business, Kate Hooks ability to unify issues of the regional economy and climate change, rather than separate them, might just be her secret to unlocking the safe Nationals seat of Calare. The new trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy gives a first-look of Jude Law as the frightening Captain Hook. "Cathy is an inspiration to all of us who believe we can restore honesty and decency to Australian politics.". This included a movement called Futuring Orange, which involved information sharing before the Paris Climate Agreement in 2017. Women's Agenda 2023. "Number three is a really great spot on the ballot paper and I'm really pleased with it. "Certainly, the whole group thinks that we need to keep running an independent at every election," Ms Hook said. Comments Advertisement Ad Local News It has been held by Nationals MP Andrew Gee since 2016. Send a letter to the editor using the form below. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Beginning at Lithgow, Calare stretches west along the Great Western and Mitchell Highways to take in Bathurst, Orange and Wellington. He was an amazing man taken from us too soo. By Newsroom. "It's going to be tough, we are very real about that," she said. S1/E15 Kate Hook | Independent voice for Calare. Behind you 100% Kate! She is passionate about building well-resourced medical technology and manufacturing sectors, to enable quick response to climate and health emergencies. This prompted her to become involved with the Voices of Calare movement a political community engagement group that seeks to find out what issues matter to members of the community. Spender takes blue ribbon seat of Wentworth, Seat of Swan elects first female in 101-year history, Climate change threatens Lord Howe Island. "It's been such a wonderful community-driven campaign. Read our Privacy Policy. Your generous contribution will help us with crucial campaign tactics such as advertising, polling, and campaign materials like t-shirts. "We are in this critical decade. ", Asked how she felt now that another major part of the lead-up to the election was done and dusted, the Independent added: "There's a real feeling of momentum building up.". Businesswoman and community advocate Kate Hook has announced she will run as an independent candidate for the seat of Calare. Eventbrite - Voices 4 Calare presents Kate Hook, Independent Candidate for Calare - Mudgee campaign launch - Thursday, 10 March 2022 at Robertson Park, Mudgee, NSW. Local small farmer, community advocate, business owner and mother of four, Kate Hook discusses the impact of the climate crisis on the communities around her - from the local viticulturists to those on struggle street, but also the flora and fauna of nearby Mount Canobolas. ""Farmers can not afford to miss out on the opportunities strong climate policy would deliver to regional Australia."" She sees mental health as a critical platform as it intersects with climate anxiety. A jack of all trades, I cover everything from sport, to human interest stories and crime. I am a senior journalist for the Central Western Daily. Read our Privacy Policy. This engagement takes place through a series of kitchen-table conversations which are small meetings throughout the community. The independent candidate for the seat of Calare stopped by the St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Hall in Bathurst just after 8.30am. She runs a small business in Orange named Eco-Luxe Transfers. She is running for the seat of Bradfield.www.nicoletteboele.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, CEO and businesswoman Kylea Tink talks about what drives her to stand: her frustration with climate inaction and her sense of responsibility for the status quo, as a former Liberal voter. We can fix it. We care about the protection of your data. Her campaign focuses on implementing 10 key policies for the electorate but two emerge as priority areas: regional economy and climate action. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Prime minister Scott Morrison is yet to call the federal election. Ms Hook is an independent candidate running for Calare in the 2022 Federal election. Kate Hook says she wants to help future-proof Calare. She talks about her lifes determination to be of service, and the responsibility that comes with privilege. Stacey Whittaker, Andrew Gee, Kate Hook, Kay Nankervis and Sarah Elliott were all in attendance for the Calare ballot draw. She said she spent the eve of election day going over her strategy, having a chamomile tea and trying to get some sleep. CSU offers undergraduate journalism options on campus in Bathurst as well as undergraduate and postgraduate options online. Well just need a few details in order to process your donation! Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. "It'll make sure we give communities what they really need. "People have a really positive memory of what it was like to be represented by an independent in the past with Peter Andren," Ms Hook said. She is standing for the seat of Hughes.www.georgiasteele.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Hanabeth Luke, educator and researcher into farming practices discusses the desperate need for affordable housing and how that is front and centre for the recovery of northern NSW after the devastating floods of March this year. This is how you can access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. I'm listening. Calare independent candidate Kate Hook casts her vote in Bathurst By Rachel Chamberlain Updated May 20 2022 - 4:27pm, first published 4:15pm Comments KATE Hook has cast her vote in the federal election ahead of a full day visiting polling centres around the electorate. 5K views, 110 likes, 35 loves, 55 comments, 92 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Kate Hook: My name is Kate Hook. "It was also nice to know that it's done. You are donating to Kate Hooks federal election campaign which is being managed by Independent Calare Pty Ltd. Change payment method, We strive to be clear and transparent with donations received. I'm the independent candidate for Calare in the 2022 Federal Election on the 21st of. Ms Hook became inspired to contest the upcoming federal election following her participation in thelocal movement'Voices for Calare'. Kate Hook. Ms Hook said, while was aware that it would be a challenge to win the seat, she hoped to returnthe area to agrassroots representation. Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez have also been spotted wearing the print. Your donation will help me continue to campaign, representing your voice and our community. Kate Hook is an independent candidate for the National-held seat of Calare. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/kate-hook-independent-challenge-to-nationals/100813988, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, China leaving US behind on development of critical technologies, report finds, Former minister takes 'absolute responsibility' for Robodebt, admits defending scheme despite knowing it could be unlawful, 'Sickening, callous and brazen': Sydney man dies in hail of bullets in front of 12yo son, Aussies hit the skids on day two of third Test, Evelyn worked three jobs when she was in her 20s to build up her super. "With making integrity one of my top priorities, I'll be delivering on what people have asked me to do," she said. 3 min read. Updated March 28 2022 - 4:20pm, first published 3:00pm. Kate Forbes got monstered for her avowed Christian beliefs - surely less than a surprise to all the folk with whom . Stories from CSU journalism students also appear on, ECU offers an undergraduate journalism major and minor and a range of post graduate options. "I'm happy to be anywhere on the ballot. Ms Hook was one of 23 candidates supported by Simon Holmes a Court's Climate200 group with a goal of bringing climate change to the fore for this election by winning largely Liberal seats. It's just been wonderful to see it grow.". "The first is establishing a strong federal anti-corruption commission. Previously, it wasrepresented by Independent MP Peter Andren, a well-known former local journalist. In September, Bieber wore a houndstooth blazer while walking around LA, and in December, Lopez wore a festive green-and-white printed coat while Christmas tree shopping.. RELATED: Kate Middleton Flipped Pancakes in Navy Wide-Leg Pants Score Similar Options . I grew up in Calare and volunteered for the late Peter Andren 20 something years ago. KATE Hook has cast her vote in the federal election ahead of a full day visiting polling centres around the electorate. Should you require further details please dont hesitate, Just made a donation to Kate Hook for Calare, Your donation will help me continue to campaign, representing. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. The Orange small business owner and mother four launched her . While in Bathurst on Wednesday, Ms Hook was joined by Cathy McGowan is a retired politician who served as the Independent MP for the rural Victorian seat of Indi. Mrs Whittaker is another first-timer running for the seat of Calare and said she was "over the moon" to grab the second spot. Your donation will help me continue to campaign, representing your voice and our community. Australia wide, people have had enough of being let down by the major political parties. If you have any donation queries please contact Rob. As I said, I've been doing this for quite a while now and whilst I think it's always nice to be on the top, I've been looking at the results over the years and the donkey vote is to no real affect out here, so I'm not too fussed one way or the other on where the candidates are on the ballot.". Before running as a candidate for the 2022 election, she was heavily involved in community climate work in Orange. To that end, Independent for Calare will select its candidate, with community input. It was Kate Hook whose number was drawn first in the second random selection of the day, which means the independent's name will sit at the top of ballot papers come time for the people of Calare . Please see here for more donor disclosure information. This is a ride-sharing business conducts transfers between Orange and Sydney using electric vehicles. Hook had a corporate career in Sydney, before making the decision to have a tree change and move to a farm outside of Orange, NSW. We care about the protection of your data. The Orange small business owner and mother four launched her campaign earlier this year, opening an office in Bathurst back in February, alongside other offices in her hometown and Lithgow. A self-described lover of markets, she talks about the optimism of the emerging orientation of the sector towards social and environmental outcomes, as well as profit, but calls for stronger, clearer governance as it is critical to economic confidence. The mother of four says after a decade of voicing her concerns and watching local politicians often fail to actually represent the people they are elected to serve, she decided to put her hand up. Local small farmer, community advocate, business owner and mother of four, Kate Hook discusses the impact of the climate crisis on the communities around her - from the local viticulturists to those o. We have a fired-up community, hungry for change. "Hopefully we have five amazing people put their hand up and then the community can pick. She outlines her own experience challenging elite forces in federal parliament, and how she would demand change on climate, for refugees, and support for women and the arts. I'm listening. Girl, 2, looks star-struck as she presents Kate with a gift of Daffodils for St David's Day The bob is BACK! She aims to ensure industries of the past such as coal mining in Lithgow and Mudgee, which are predicted to disappear in the next decade as the region moves towards clean energy, will be replaced with industries that continue to provide jobs, to maintain job security, and boost the regional economy of Calare. Across a range of issues, We Can Do Better. Independent candidate for Calare, 2022 Federal Election. 1,328 likes. In that situation instead of needs based funding allocation it's used to win back margin seats or buy votes.". Automatically create a beautiful, listener-friendly podcast site from your RSS feed. Local small farmer, community advocate, business owner and mother of four, Kate Hook discusses the impact of the climate crisis on the communities around her - from the local viticulturists to those on struggle street, but also the flora and fauna of nearby Mount Canobolas. Calare covers 32,666 sq.km to the west of the Blue Mountains. She is standing for the seat of Goldstein.https://www.zoedaniel.com.au/Support the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Businesswoman and advocate for renewable energy Allegra Spender is committed to decarbonisation and sees it as critical to Australias economic prosperity. 1 talking about this. She is standing for the seat of Mackellar.https://www.sophiescamps.com.au/To help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Paediatric neurologist and department head Dr Monique Ryan describes how her expertise leads her to a deep understanding of community needs across aged care and adolescent mental health, and how climate impacts every aspect of our lives. Running as an independent in the upcoming Federal Election, Ms Hook, a mother of four, says it's time truth, integrity, dignity and decency was restored to Australian politics. Read our Privacy Policy. I want to continue the voices-backed independent movement from election to election going forward.. This is how you can access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. The Prince and Princess of Wales . You are not allowed to make, and Kate Hook is not allowed to receive, a donation of more than $100 from a foreign donor. We acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. "I think it's interesting that the incumbent is below me on the ballot paper," she said. "This just formally kicks off election season and all the candidates are in and set now," Mr Gee added. We all need a refreshed independent voice to care of the regions' and our kids' future. "I think that the Greens in an electorate like this which has traditionally been a National Party stronghold for the last ten years, it's very hard for the Greens to get a vote up. Last words from Calare candidates as election day arrives, Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website, breaking and regular headlines newsletters, Driver 'drags' police officer with car in late night escape attempt, Become a voice: headspace Youth Reference Group keen to attract some new members, Paramedics confront Bathurst candidates, seeking support for key proposal, Work already tracking ahead of schedule for city's newest subdivision, It's the word the Perrottet govt didn't mention, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. - Listen to S1/E15 Kate Hook | Independent voice for Calare by The Independents by Climate 200 instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. But, I think this is the climate change election. If anyone's looking for a change and a strong Conservative, then I'm the person they should be putting a one next to.". She is standing for the seat of Casey.https://claireferresmiles.com.au/To help supercharge the independent movement, visitclimate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, DJ, comedy club owner and former Triple J host Alex Dyson talks about the housing crisis in rural areas, about supporting struggling businesses to find staff from the refugee community, the absurdity of inaction on the climate crisis, and his strong relationship with his father. We have a fired-up community, hungry for change. With the slogan, we can do better, Hook says she is committed to improving credibility, trust and integrity in politics. "Some people really haven't made up their mind until they come, so it is important for me to be open to chatting," she said. "What they really appreciated [was]that ability of their issues to be taken straight to parliament rather than being lost within the party system.". You warrant that you are not a foreign donor by selecting the relevant box. Peter Andren held Calare as an Independent from 1996-2007. She is mobilised by bringing together different groups of people with common ambition, and demonstrates her strategy skills honed in the commercial sector. To take the word representative by its true definition and be there to be the voice of the people [and]that involves listening to the community. She is standing for the seat of Page.www.hanabethluke.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Lawyer and strategy consultant Kate Chaney has politics in her blood. "Rather than me coming in saying, 'Right this is what intend to do,' it's turning that process around. "Finally, the fourth thing is the oversight of public spending, which will put the end of wasteful pork-barreling. Kate Hook for Calare Donate to have your voice heard! "I think I've put the message out enough on my social media and other channels to say to people that this is a really critical election this year. Mr Gee is the incumbent in the race and wasn't too fazed by his low standing on the ballot paper. Kate Hook- Independent Candidate for Calare on Twitter: "It was great to chat with Gretchen Miller on her podcast 'The Independents'. I'm expecting that we'll do really well.". If we have any concerns about your eligibility we may need to ask for proof of that status. Although completing her final high school years and university education in Sydney, she believes she has always, in her heart, belonged to the country. She is standing for the seat of Cowper.https://caz4cowper.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visitclimate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Senior engineer and CEO Claire Ferres Miles has had a 30-year career in transport and sustainability. Ms Hook has been endorsed by the Voices of Calare group in running as a candidate for the seat of Calare. By Riley Krause. She is running for the seat of Wentworth.AllegraSpender.com.auTo help supercharge the independent movement, visit climate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, Member for Warringah Zali Steggall takes us behind the scenes in Parliament House, describes how she works with the community since she won the seat, and how she maintains a determined courage that is rooted in her past lives as a barrister and Olympic champion. "The third, is insisting on truth in political advertising. We care about the protection of your data. Find event and ticket information. 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