Kathy and her husband Peter live on a property a short distance from the mine and maintain some mining heritage buildings, relics and artefacts of the former Straughton mining village. They have a deep interest in history and the preservation of all forms of cultural heritage.

Kathy is an active member of the local Landcare group and sees a strong link between environmental and cultural and heritage matters.

Garry is a local resident of Kanmantoo. He has strong ties into the community through his profession as an artist and his active interest in environmental and cultural matters.

Garry is passionate about bringing positive and lasting benefits to the area through his participation on various leadership groups involving Indigenous and European culture and heritage and the farming communities in particular.

He brings a unique perspective on natural and cultural environments and is committed to bringing cohesion, balance and objectivity to the role of KCCCC Member.