Candidate Profiles

Candidate – Merle Isbister

CANDIDATE DETAILS

District: Shire of Carnamah
Candidate Name: Merle Isbister
Ballot Paper Name: Merle Isbister
Nominating for: Councillor
Election Type: Ordinary

As a Councillor I believe that Community consultation is essential. I believe that I can continue to represent the Communities of Eneabba and Carnamah fairly and faithfully with advocation to ensure the best interests of the Shire of Carnamah.

I believe in research and fairness in decision making to determine that I can always think and act objectively for all residents of the Shire of Carnamah, advocating for good governance to ensure that we can strive towards achieving and maintaining the facilities and lifestyle we have and enjoy.

I believe in the life values of integrity, honesty, accountability, and interactive communication and strive to apply these principles in decision making.

Mobile: 0428 511 030 / Email: merle.isbister@bigpond.com / Address: 4 Bierman Place, Carnamah, WA 6517

Candidate – Emma Ogilvie

CANDIDATE DETAILS

District: Shire of Carnamah
Candidate Name: Emma Ogilvie
Ballot Paper Name: Emma Ogilvie
Nominating for: Councillor
Election Type: Ordinary

I have quite a few different roles within the community working in multiple industries, volunteering on several different committees and playing 4 different sports. I believe this gives me an insight to multiple areas of our community from different perspectives. I work on a local farm and run my own contracting business, I also run a small mob of-sheep. I am the secretary & treasurer of the Carnamah Bowling Club and often serve behind the bar. In addition to this, I am involved in the Carnamah Childcare Centre as a part-time supervisor & member of the committee. I’m also a casual at OneL (local cafe) and help with outside catering events. I volunteer on the Carnamah Bush Fire Brigade and sit on 3 local sporting committees. I take pride in being an active member of the community and I am very passionate about what I do here. I believe I can positively contribute to the current council and continue to support Carnamah and Eneabba.

Mobile: 0450 645 706 / Email: emma.ogilvie@outlook.com / Address: 12 Bierman Place, Carnamah, WA 6517.

Candidate – Luke Risinger

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District: Shire of Carnamah
Candidate Name: Luke Risinger
Ballot Paper Name: Luke Risinger
Nominating for: Councillor
Election Type: Ordinary

I’m a small business owner and active community member in Carnamah. I have lived here for the past 12 years and have been a council member for the last 5. I believe in the time I’ve been a council member we have achieved some wonderful outcomes for the community members of Carnamah and Eneabba. I would like to continue to represent the community and work with the council and CEO to make our towns a desirable place to live and raise a family.

Mobile: 0403 260 145 / Email: lukerisinger@yahoo.com / Address: 12 Bierman Place, Carnamah, WA 6517.

Candidate – Lydia Haeusler

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District: Shire of Carnamah
Candidate Name: Lydia Haeusler
Ballot Paper Name: Lydia Haeusler
Nominating for: Councillor
Election Type: Ordinary

My name is Lydia and I have lived in Carnamah for 22 years. I moved to Carnamah with my now husband Brendon Haeusler returning to his family farm to begin our own family and farming life adventure.

Soon after moving to Carnamah, I got involved with the community very quickly with local sport and when the kids were old enough the school and all their activities.

In 2019 One L of a Good Feed was opened and as most know my venture into business has been an incredible asset to Carnamah, a place of welcoming a place far more than just a place to lunch and one that many country towns wish they had.

I feel I am at the next phase of my adult life where I can fulfill a civic duty and that by standing for council I would be a benefit to the district and the people of Carnamah.

Mobile: 0447 588 458 / Email: lydiahaeusleronel@gmail.com / Address: 11 Macpherson Street, Carnamah, WA 6517.

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Biographical Information

Name: Lydia Haeusler

Current Roles: Business Owner/Manager One L of a Good Feed Business Partner BA & LE Haeusler Pty Ltd Mother

Goals & Aspirations: Continue to build positive relationships within the community, support existing and new small businesses, promote rural living.

Most recent impressive achievement: Opening and operating a small cafe in the Midwest that has received credibility far and wide.

Candidate – Barbara Smallwood

CANDIDATE DETAILS

District: Shire of Carnamah
Candidate Name: Barbara Smallwood
Ballot Paper Name: Barbara Smallwood
Nominating for: Councillor
Election Type: Ordinary

I have lived in the Shire of Carnamah for 10 years. My husband Peter and I farm and operate a contracting business, and I also work at AFGRI. Our 3 sons were raised here and enjoyed participating in all the local sports and community events during their primary and secondary school years. I am an active community member and hold various committee roles for sporting clubs and groups. I am involved in the North Midlands Agricultural Society, Carnamah Business House Christmas Tree, and currently partaking in the Community Builders program. I am passionate about ensuring that there are education and training options, sport, and community events for all ages in the shire. People are one of the greatest assets of our communities and J would like to ensure that the wonderful country lifestyle of our communities is sustainable. I believe that I can positively contribute to council in the best interests of the communities in the Shire of Carnamah.

Mobile: 0459 222 235 / Email: pebaag@gmail.com / Address: 1078 Carnamah-Bunjil Road, Carnamah, WA 6517.