Special Features
Trust, Tenacity & A Touch Of Humour
Tom Andrews calls it as he sees it, and it’s that honesty that keeps clients returning. Born in Townsville and raised in Cardwell, Tom returned to Mackay in 1993 and has spent over three decades navigating the local property market, earning a reputation built on trust, honesty, and results.
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Tanya Taylor’s career with Hugh Reilly Real Estate began in 1991, straight out of high school, with a six-month TAFE course under her belt and a receptionist role that would become the start of a lifelong journey. What began as a job she needed, turned into a three-decade career, during which Tanya has worn many hats – such as Sales Admin, Leasing Co-ordinator, Trust Account Administrator and Office Manager – and is now recognised as the backbone of the business.
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For James Kenneth Brown, also known as Jim, real estate isn’t about flashy deals. It’s about people, principles, and delivering the best possible outcome. After 20 years with Hugh Reilly Real Estate, he’s known for his straight-talking honesty, steady nature, and the kind of integrity you can’t fake.
Read the full storyHugh Reilly Real Estate Celebrates 80 Years of Trusted Service
It was a night of celebration, nostalgia, and laughter on October 11, as Hugh Reilly Real Estate marked its 80th anniversary at Ocean International in Mackay. The milestone event brought together former staff, key leaders, and the wider community to honour the legacy of one of Mackay’s most enduring local businesses.
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When it comes to property management in Mackay, Wendy Chatto doesn’t just do the job. She lives it. As Partner and Property Management Leader at Hugh Reilly Real Estate, Wendy has spent over 30 years turning the challenges of property management into opportunities to connect with people, solve problems, and deliver results with integrity.
Read the full storyDevoted, Friendly & Helpful
Tanya Taylor’s career with Hugh Reilly Real Estate began in 1991, straight out of high school, with a six-month TAFE course under her belt and a receptionist role that would become the start of a lifelong journey. What began as a job she needed, turned into a three-decade career, during which Tanya has worn many hats – such as Sales Admin, Leasing Co-ordinator, Trust Account Administrator and Office Manager – and is now recognised as the backbone of the business.
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Born and raised in Mackay to a local cane farming family, Josey Comerford knows this region like the back of her hand. Josey’s Maltese heritage traces back through generations who helped shape Mackay’s close-knit community.
Read the full storyA Legacy In Property
1945 — Hugh Reilly returns from World War II and, together with Joe Griffin, begins his real estate career in Mackay. Shortly after, he and his wife, Anne Graham Reilly, officially establish Hugh Reilly Proprietary Limited. George Gibbs joins as an executive and shareholder, helping shape the agency’s early direction.
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For eight decades, Hugh Reilly Real Estate has stood as a cornerstone of Mackay’s property landscape, driven by integrity, community, and trusted local roots.When World War II veteran Hugh Reilly opened his small agency in 1945, he built more than a business – he built a legacy. From its humble beginnings on Victoria Street to its prominent corner site at Wood and Gordon Streets, the agency has not only survived the test of time but evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the Mackay community
Read the full storyA Century of Growth, Grounded in Faith
In 2025, St Catherine’s Catholic College celebrates a remarkable milestone—100 years of Catholic education in Proserpine. Founded in 1925 as ‘Our Lady’s Convent School,’ it began as a modest timber classroom beside the Convent on Marathon Street, welcoming 60 students under the care of four devoted Sisters of Mercy. Life was simple—electricity wasn’t connected until the 1930s, and students played marbles, hopscotch, and built cubby houses in the grass.
Read the full storyLeasing legends!
Behind every smooth tenancy, every timely inspection, and every maintenance issue resolved with care is the Property Management and Commercial Leasing teams at Nutrien Harcourts McCathies. It’s their steady hands that keep the business running and relationships strong, serving as an essential facet that holds the whole operation together.
Read the full storyMeet The Sales Superstars
Real estate in the Burdekin is about more than just properties and prices—and the Sales Team at Nutrien Harcourts McCathies knows it. Driven by a sharp, community-minded group of professionals, the team doesn’t just respond to the market—they read it, shape it, and stay ahead of it, all while delivering the friendly, effective service that’s helped keep McCathies at the forefront of local real estate for decades.
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