Cr Applebee has served as Councillor since the 2021 elections, which has included two terms as Deputy Mayor from 2022-2026.
After moving to Parkes in 1989 as a high school student, where she completed her secondary education and went on to study at Parkes TAFE, Marg has since completed studies in project management, event management and governance.
Cr Applebee has been fortunate to work in areas that she has had a passion for, including working with people with disabilities and the environment. She has served as a director on several boards over the past 15 years and is currently a Director for Currajong Disability Services.