Independent Calare Pty Ltd is collecting donations on behalf of Kate Hook, Independent for Calare. "Certainly, the whole group thinks that we need to keep running an independent at every election," Ms Hook said. At 8.30pm on Saturday, Andrew Gee looked assured of maintaining The Nationals' stronghold on Calare with 45.56 per cent of the vote count, with Ms Hook his closest rival with 21.09 per cent. Calare covers 32,666 sq.km to the west of the Blue Mountains. Updated April 27 2022 - 10:14am, first published April 26 2022 - 12:08pm. Ms Hook is an independent candidate running for Calare in the 2022 Federal election. 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. She outlines deliberative democracy, social license and why now is exactly the time to talk about climate change. If you use Apple Pay, your confirmation prompt may refer to our payment processor, "NationBuilder". We can do better and your donation goes a long way to helping us achieve this. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. We can do better and your donation goes a long way to helping us achieve this. Stories from ECU appear first on, 2023 All student Junction journalists retain their own copyright. Shes driven by genuine intersections between community knowledge and public policy, and speaks of the need for clear and systemic resilience plans so everyone from individuals to government bodies knows their role in environmental crises. 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. Kate Bowyer is a senior reporter at the Central Western Daily. While the numbers weren't going her way during the count Ms Hook said she had a lot to be happy about after a gruelling six week campaign, with the groundswell of support emphasised by her volunteer base rising to almost 700 people helping out on polling day. 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. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. Ms Hook is eager to meet with voters throughout the day. "I'm happy to be anywhere on the ballot. I'm Kate Hook, and Independent candidate for the electorate of Calare. Comments Advertisement Ad Local News 3 min read. "It was also nice to know that it's done. Businesswoman and community advocate Kate Hook has announced she will run as an independent candidate for the seat of Calare. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Ms Hook is an Orange resident and mother of four who seeks to use her experiences as a small business owner to empathise with the challenges of voters in Calare. 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Ms Hook is an independent candidate running for Calare in the 2022 Federal election. You're almost done! 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. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. 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. She describes how her role prepared her for community engagement: listening to find the source of the problem then collaboratively finding ways forward to solutions. Candidate for Calare Kate Hook brings independent voices Kerry O'Brien and Cathy McGowan to Orange. Please see here for more donor disclosure information. At the moment, there is nothing to prevent people from lying in their political advertising, which is incredibly confusing for the public especially coming up to an election. 1,328 likes. Independent candidate for Calare Kate Hook has committed to support an Australian Federal Integrity Commission if she is elected. Kate Hook is your Independent Voice for Calare. Your donation will help me continue to campaign, representing your voice and our community. Web Design by Pixel Palace. 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 care about the protection of your data. She is mobilised by bringing together different groups of people with common ambition, and demonstrates her strategy skills honed in the commercial sector. To read more stories, download the Central Western Daily news app in the Apple Store or Google Play. Ultimately, as a first-time politician, Ms Hook describes herself as determined, dedicated, and a big-picture thinker motivated by care and compassion. Integrity underlies everything.". She is standing for the seat of Calare.https://voteforkate.com.au/To help supercharge the independent movement, visitclimate200.com.auSupport the show: https://climate200.com.au/podcast, With a rural upbringing and a nursing administrator background Caz Heisse has long advocated for patients cared for by the largest employer in Cowper - health services. "We know what the field is and the community gets to decide who they want to represent them for the next three years. Dawn French shows off incredible weight loss as she attends theatre event after . Spender takes blue ribbon seat of Wentworth, Seat of Swan elects first female in 101-year history, Climate change threatens Lord Howe Island. AND then there were, officially, three. To that end, Independent for Calare will select its candidate, with community input. 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. The electorate takes in the communities of Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, and Oberon and surrounds. This is how you can access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Kate Forbes remains best candidate for independence push. 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She said she spent the eve of election day going over her strategy, having a chamomile tea and trying to get some sleep. Polling booths across Calare will be open until 6pm on election day. Across a range of issues, We Can Do Better. "We've got almost 700 active volunteers out there today covering all the booths across Calare and that's come from a group of maybe 15 people about 18 months ago who thought this might be a good idea to seek independent representation on behalf of the community. "Rather than coming out with a list of priorities, it's shaping those through talking to people and therefore representing their views rather than my own.". We care about the protection of your data. Mary-Kate Findon. - 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. THE late Peter Andren was the last independent candidate to win the seat of Calare so it makes sense Kate Hook, who will contest the next Federal election as an independent, referenced Mr Andren when launching her campaign on Wednesday. Kate Forbes got monstered for her avowed Christian beliefs - surely less than a surprise to all the folk with whom . Ms Hook became inspired to contest the upcoming federal election following her participation in thelocal movement'Voices for Calare'. With the slogan, "we can do better", Hook says she is committed to improving credibility, trust and integrity in politics. Six balls, a blindfold and a first-timer taking home top spot was all part of the Calare ballot draw on Friday. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. ""Farmers can not afford to miss out on the opportunities strong climate policy would deliver to regional Australia."" 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. , Stage of life: Inside an open mic night slam dunk, Ni-Vanuatu women leading community response to climate crisis. Ms Hook will be in Bathurst at Music at the Mill on Keppel Street from 3-5pm on Sunday, April 10. Automatically create a beautiful, listener-friendly podcast site from your RSS feed. This is how you can access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Kate Hook- Independent Candidate for Calare on Twitter: "It was great to chat with Gretchen Miller on her podcast 'The Independents'. "The first is establishing a strong federal anti-corruption commission. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. It felt good and positive but it's hard to know, there are so many voters in Calare so it's hard to know.". You are not allowed to make, and Kate Hook is not allowed to receive, a donation of more than $100 from a foreign donor. 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. 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. She talks about handling high-pressure circumstances and her skillsets in negotiation, and how she seeks out the latest research to inform all her decision-making. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. 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