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100 YEARS OF ADVOCACY
By 1921, Wilmar’s Invicta Sugar Mill had been constructed, completing the quartet of Burdekin mills that still stand today. Its arrival signalled ambition and growth, cementing the Burdekin’s position early as one of Australia’s leading sugarcane regions.
Read the full storyCentenary Night Honours Growers and Their Legacies
CANEGROWERS marked 100 years on Saturday, 28 February, bringing together generational farmers, dignitaries and organisational leaders to celebrate a century spent fighting—and winning—battles for fairer outcomes for Queensland growers.
Read the full storyThe Team Behind The Trade
In an industry built on precision, reliability and hard yakka, success rarely comes down to one person. At M&P Services, it comes down to the team.Since 1986, the locally owned and operated company has established itself as a leader in the manufacture of transportable buildings and mobile crib rooms, earning a reputation across the region for quality workmanship, dependable service and practical innovation.
Read the full storyThe Man Who Started It All
Before the fleet, the large-scale projects and the well-known name across Central Queensland, there was a rented shed, a thousand dollars, and a Mackay man with a work ethic as solid as steel.In May 1986, Max Lamb Sr. laid the first foundations of what would become M&P Services, establishing M&P Auto’s in a modest workshop on Archibald Street in Mackay.
Read the full story40 Years Of Innovation
Founded in 1986 as a modest mechanical and panel shop, M&P Services always punched above its weight. Building on a strong reputation, the family business quickly became a trusted name within the local community. Forty years on, it has grown into an enterprise with not just regional, but national impact.
Read the full storyWhat Clients And Team Members Are Saying - Funk It Up
Nicole Knapman – Team Member of 15 years “Working at Funk It Up Mackay is an absolute joy. A first-time client visit back in 2008 has grown into 15 years as the longest-standing employee - and most importantly, a forever friendship with Corissa. To work alongside people you genuinely care about and growing together is incredibly special. The work culture is warm, supportive, and full of heart, and our amazing clients make every day even better. Watching familiar faces return, celebrating milesto
Read the full storyFunk It Up Turns 20!
Many know Corissa Ivory as an established makeup artist. Those who truly know her, however, know she wears her heart on her sleeve, leads with compassion and is always ready with a laugh, both in and out of the salon.This year marks 20 years of Funk It Up, after two decades of glamour, growth and memorable moments shared with the Mackay community.“20 years has flown,” Corissa reflects.“I still remember every special day, every occasion, every location.”
Read the full storyTrust, 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.
Read the full storyGrounded In Faith, Driven By Integrity
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.
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