Proserpine Mill processed close to 64,300 tons of cane for the week. This was below budget due to a planned extended maintenance stop to repair the bagasse reclaimer. Our season to date has now totaled more than 712,000 tons.

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Average weekly CCS came in above budget, at 14.01 units. The highest weekly CCS sample for the week was 17.16 units, from a rake of SRA26 Plant cane in the Elaroo District.

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As we approach the halfway point for the Proserpine production season, we’re reminding locals and visitors not to become complacent about cane trains. Parents and carers are urged to remind their children not to play on or around the cane rail network.  

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Drivers are reminded to obey all signs and signals and always give way to cane trains. Haulout operators are reminded that cane trains get right of way when delivering or collecting bins from the siding.

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Remember, cane trains work around the clock, seven days a week, so please continue to use your train brain and always take care around the cane rail network.

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Anxiety is experienced not only through thoughts but also through the body. A person may understand that their fears are unlikely to happen, yet their body can still respond as though danger is present. This is why effective anxiety treatment often involves addressing both the mind and the physical stress response.  

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Psychotherapy helps individuals explore the thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that contribute to anxiety. Through evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),  people can learn skills to manage worry, reduce avoidance, and respond differently to anxious thoughts.  

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Exercise strengthens these therapeutic changes by regulating the nervous system. When we exercise, the body experiences sensations similar to anxiety, an increased heartbeat, sweating, and faster breathing, but within a safe and controlled environment. Over time, this can help the brain learn that these sensations are not dangerous.  

Movement can also create space from anxious thoughts. A walk outdoors, a yoga session, or a gym workout can shift attention away from constant worry and bring awareness back to the present moment.  

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The combination of psychotherapy and exercise can be especially valuable because each approach targets different aspects of anxiety. Therapy supports insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change, while exercise supports physical regulation, energy, sleep, and confidence.  

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Small steps matter. Someone experiencing anxiety does not need to begin with a demanding exercise routine. A short daily walk or gentle movement can become a foundation for change.  

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When exercise and psychotherapy are combined, individuals are supported to develop healthier thinking patterns, stronger coping skills, and greater resilience in managing life’s challenges.  

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“If you’d like more support in managing ADHD for yourself or your family, visit my website  https://www.personaltransitions.com.au/ or give Cristie 0488667264 or me 0418708214.”  

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By Michael Kimpton: Motivational Speaker

I am a 72-year-old Ironman triathlete. Currently ranked number 1 in Australia and number 4 in the World in my Age Category 70-74, where most of the athletes are retired or dead!  

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I only progressed to IRONMAN Triathlon competition in 2021, at the age of 67, taking on a monster one day endurance event consisting of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and a 42.2 km Marathon run. This wouldn’t have seen possible once upon a time- back in 1977,a traumatic accident permanently changed the course of my life. Let me take you back to that day.  

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On a wet and windy night I was commuting back home after work as an Accountant in Melbourne. Out of nowhere I crashed my motorcycle, causing life-threatening injuries that changed everything.  

The accident happened just down the road from the Royal Melbourne Hospital. I fell off my motorcycle on a greasy roundabout and slipped under a parked car. I lost consciousness and immediately needed 2 units of blood for my massive injuries; a severely gashed calf and compound fracture of the femur. I was rushed to emergency at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition with severe injuries, loss of blood and shock. My kidneys failed and I was placed on dialysis.  

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However, the human body can be remarkably resilient and is sometimes able to recuperate. Slowly I weaned off pain medication and gradually started to understand the seriousness of my health predicament. My left leg was fully paralysed due to nerve damage and the compound fracture required the insertion of a metal rod and months in traction.  

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The enormous wound in my calf required skin grafts. I was told I was lucky not to lose my lower leg.  

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I spent 5 months in hospital in traction, 6 weeks on kidney dialysis, and then learning how to walk again after my muscles wasted away was a major task. Lucky for me the Nerve in my leg was not completely severed and it regenerated over the next 18 months.  

Whoever thought I could do a full Ironman, let alone represent Australia 7 times in this challenging multisport?

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Years on I still listen to kids on the beach who say, “Shark Bite for sure!” I’m still explaining my disfigurement to this day.  

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I believed I was given a second chance in life. I am now one of the most ambitious and driven people - in life and in triathlons. I never do things halfhearted. I always put in 110% and never say never!  

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‘Not possible” are two words that don’t appear in my vocabulary. If someone says to me it’s not possible; I’ll prove to them it may be possible.  

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My goal is to motivate & inspire you all. I want you to feel safe enough to leave your comfort zone in order to achieve anything which you might believe is beyond your expectations.

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This does not have to be in a sport. it can be in life in general. Any goals you set yourself whether it be to do with work, family, play, achievements, recognition, promotion, happiness- whatever!  

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Please help me with raise funds for my next challenge in October this year by scanning the QR code.  

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The recent Federal Budget contained several measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, but it offered little to solve Australia's biggest housing challenge: a lack of supply.  

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While various incentives may help some buyers enter the market, they do little to address the shortage of homes being built. In many parts of the country, particularly Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, housing affordability remains a major issue and prices continue to be supported by strong demand.  

For retirees, however, this situation may present an opportunity.  

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Many Australians approaching or entering retirement are finding that the value of their homes in major capital cities has increased significantly over the years. By selling a property in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and relocating to a regional area such as the Whitsundays, retirees may be able to purchase a quality home at a lower price while freeing up substantial capital to support their retirement lifestyle.  Rather than having a large portion of their wealth locked away in the family home, retirees may be able to boost superannuation, create additional investment income or simply provide themselves with greater financial flexibility during retirement.  

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The Whitsundays continues to attract new residents for good reason. A relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit, quality services and a warmer climate make the region an appealing alternative to the major capitals. Improved technology and flexible work arrangements have also encouraged more Australians to consider regional living, creating ongoing population growth in many lifestyle destinations.  This migration trend benefits not only new residents but also local businesses, employment opportunities and property markets. Areas experiencing steady inward migration are often better positioned than regions where population growth is limited.

Importantly, one of the most positive outcomes from the Budget was what didn't change.  

Prior to the Budget there was considerable speculation surrounding potential changes to superannuation and retirement income settings. For most Australians, those concerns proved unfounded. The superannuation and Age Pension systems were left largely unchanged, providing valuable certainty for retirees and those planning for retirement.  

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Stability is critical when making long-term financial decisions. Australia's superannuation system remains one of the strongest retirement savings frameworks in the world, and maintaining confidence in the rules allows Australians to continue planning for retirement with greater certainty.  

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While housing affordability challenges are likely to persist in the major capitals, regional Australia may continue to benefit as more retirees and families seek a more affordable and enjoyable lifestyle. For many Australians, selling a high-value city property and relocating to the Whitsundays could provide not only a lifestyle upgrade but also a stronger financial position throughout retirement.  

If you’d like an obligation free review of your financial situation, call us on 49467359 for an appointment at our office in Carlo Drive, Cannonvale today.  

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We all know, watching a leadership module on a screen does not make someone a better leader. Neither does clicking through 47 slides about emotional intelligence, completing an online quiz about conflict or watching a video about difficult conversations while answering emails at the same time. Online learning has its place. It is great for information, compliance, refreshers and giving people access to knowledge, but knowledge does not equal behaviour change. Online training can deliver information, however face-to-face training can create transformation.

If you need to build leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills or learn to manage difficult personalities you need to immerse yourself in an environment that makes you self-assess and challenge your own belief concepts. We deliberately put people in a room because leadership is not a knowledge problem. Most people already know they should communicate better, listen more, manage conflict and give constructive feedback. Knowing what to do isn'tthe same as actually doing it.

Face-to-face training creates an environment that online doesn’t - human friction. You have to look someone in the eye and practise the difficult conversation. In our room people may question your thinking and suddenly you realise your communication style may be irritating.  You discover that what you call “being direct” might actually look like intimidation and sometimes you find out that your response to conflict is part of the problem. In our room, you get the opportunity to do it differently. In our room, magic happens and minds shiift.

A good facilitator can see the crossed arms, the discomfort, the defensiveness and steers them towards the ‘a-ha’ moments. You can't build genuine trust between colleagues by putting everyone on mute or turning off your video. You can'tdevelop the emotional courage required to manage difficult people by completing a multiple-choice question about conflict.

Leadership is human. So leadership development needs to be human too. Online training can tell people what good leadership looks like but face-to-face training gives them somewhere to challenge their preconceived ideas and practisebecoming it. That’s why we put people in a room - to make it real, make an impact, and make a change.

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Jack and Jen celebrating with the other award winners.

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More than a century after the Lowcock family first began building in the region, the Bowen company’s commitment to quality has earned fresh recognition, claiming two honours at the Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards.

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Lowcock’s quality of work was recognised across two distinct categories, with its Yaringa Units project winning the Medium Density up to Three Storeys award and VaultX Storage taking out the Commercial/Industrial Building up to $3 million category.

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The Yaringa Units comprise four thoughtfully designed two-bedroom residences, providing secure and affordable accommodation for up to eight frontline health, education and aged-care workers in Bowen.

Described as the first purpose-built accommodation project of its kind in Queensland, Yaringa was supported by the Queensland Government through Round 3 of the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund.

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Each residence offers generous open-plan living, plenty of natural light, durable finishes and added privacy, creating a practical and welcoming development that complements Bowen Community Council Inc.’s existing building style.

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VaultX Storage, meanwhile, was developed to meet Bowen’s growing demand for safe and convenient self-storage.

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The purpose-built facility opened with 54 units, offering 24-hour access and personalised PIN security within a clean, modern design. Storage spaces range from 2.3m by 3m to 24m by 3.3m, catering to a variety of customer needs. With capacity to expand to 82 units, VaultX was designed to meet both current demand and Bowen’s future storage needs.

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These award-winning builds are just two of the many projects Lowcock Builders has delivered across the region, alongside the Airlie Beach Car Wash, Bowen TAFE Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Hillview unit complex and Nolan’s Interstate Transport facility. Each reflects the same care and attention to detail the company brings to every build.  

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This success is nothing new for Jack and Jen Lowcock, who have been carrying forward a legacy of success stretching back to 1918.

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If you’re driving around parts of the Whitsundays over the next few weeks, there’s a fair chance you’ll come across our road crews as we roll into the latest stage of Council’s annual road resealing program.

From late August, weather permitting, crews will be working on Strathdickie Road, Dingo Beach Road and several roads around Mount Coolon. It’s worth putting the size of the job into perspective.

Whitsunday Regional Council maintains around 1,776 kilometres of roads, comprising 616 kilometres sealed and another 1,160 kilometres unsealed.

That’s a significant road network stretching from our coastal communities through to some remote parts of our region, and keeping it safe and maintained is one of the Council's biggest responsibilities.

It’s also about spending money at the right time. Road resealing might not be the most glamorous Council project, but it is one of the smartest investments we can make in looking after the assets our community already owns.

Put simply, resealing protects the road surface, keeps water out of the pavement underneath and extends the life of the road. Doing that work at the right time is considerably cheaper than allowing a road to deteriorate to the point where major reconstruction is required.

That’s also why you might sometimes see us resealing a road that still looks pretty good, while another road nearby appears to be in worse condition. Once the pavement underneath starts to fail, simply putting another seal over the top won’t fix the problem. That road will generally need more substantial rehabilitation before it can be resealed.

So the aim is to reseal roads before they reach that point wherever we can which extends their life and delivers the best value from every dollar we spend on the network.

At the same time, we're not standing still.

Major projects such as the Hamilton Plains flood immunity upgrade are improving key parts of our network as the Whitsundays continues to grow.

So there are really two jobs happening at once – looking after the extensive road network we already have while progressively building a safer, stronger and more resilient network for the future.

Of course, roadworks inevitably mean some inconvenience. There will be single-lane closures, reduced speed limits and traffic control while these works are underway, so please allow a little extra time and follow the directions of our traffic controllers. You may also notice line marking doesn’t happen immediately after resealing. That's deliberate. The new surface needs time to settle and cure before permanent line marking goes down.

I know getting stuck at a stop/go sign can test the patience – particularly when you somehow seem to get the “stop” side every time. But a few minutes of inconvenience now helps us get more life out of roads our community relies on every day.

Thanks for your patience and, most importantly, please slow down around our crews while they get the job done.

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For many businesses, workplace health and safety and compliance can feel overwhelming. Luxton Safety & Compliance Australia (LSCA) is changing that by helping businesses build practical systems that not only meet compliance requirements but genuinely support day-to-day operations.

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Owned and operated by Principal Consultant Emma Luxton, LSCA works with businesses across the Whitsundays, regional Queensland, and Australia to develop workplace health and safety (WHS), compliance and management systems aligned with ISO standards that are practical, fit-for-purpose and easy to use.

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Emma established the business after seeing too many organisations burdened with complicated paperwork, generic templates and compliance systems that failed to reflect the way their businesses actually operated.

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"Compliance should support the business and the people doing the work," Emma said. "A system may look impressive on paper, but it's only effective when people understand it and use it."

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With extensive experience in workplace health and safety, auditing, compliance and business management systems, Emma takes a hands-on approach. Rather than delivering a folder of documents and walking away, she works alongside business owners, managers and operational teams to understand their operations, identify genuine gaps and develop systems that are practical, sustainable, and aligned with their goals.

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LSCA supports businesses at every stage of their compliance journey. Whether an organisation is starting from scratch, reviewing an existing system, preparing for ISO certification, responding to client requirements, tendering for new work or seeking ongoing governance support, Emma tailors solutions to suit the unique needs of each business.

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Services include WHS and HSEQ management systems, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 support, gap assessments and internal audits, compliance reviews, system implementation and governance, contractor and prequalification compliance, tender support, and the development of supporting policies, procedures, risk assessments, and SWMS.

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Emma believes the best compliance systems are those that are understood and consistently applied across the business.

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Her advice to other business owners is simple: understand what your business genuinely needs, make compliance practical rather than burdensome, and don't wait until a tender, audit or workplace incident highlights gaps that could have been addressed earlier.

By reviewing systems proactively, businesses are better positioned to strengthen safety, improve operational performance, meet client expectations, and create opportunities for growth.

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Through practical advice and tailored solutions, Luxton Safety & Compliance Australia is helping businesses create Safe Systems. Strong Business. Better Outcomes.

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Rebecca Woods and Marina McMullen in the early days of the Food Bank. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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Cannonvale Foodbank is approaching its first anniversary in September, marking a year of volunteers giving their time, food being rescued rather than wasted, donors giving what they can and community members supporting a service that has continued to grow.

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Open from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday, the Foodbank has consistently averaged around 22 transactions each operating day, or approximately 110 each week. With the average transaction sitting at around $9, the figures tell an important story about how local people are using the service, combining a handful of affordable groceries with free donated food to make the household budget stretch further after rent, electricity, fuel and other essential expenses have been paid.

In its first six months alone, the foodbank reports that approximately nine tons of food was redistributed.

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The foodbank reports that past year has also highlighted how varied food insecurity can be. Users include families, pensioners, people living alone and people who are working but finding that their income simply does not stretch as far as it once did.

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“We don’t require any health or concession cards to visit, everyone is welcome,” said Executive Officer Rebecca Woods.

“We couldn’t do it without the immense support from the so many, and our volunteers who work hard bringing it all to the community,” the service shared.

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“Some give food. Some give funds. Some give two hours of their week.

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“Together, they have helped turn a temporary building and a simple idea into a service used by hundreds of local people.”

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Travis with his teammates Mackenzie Mercer, Stefany Allan Travis Allen and Arthur Gabey Community Education Counsellor.  

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Year 8 student Travis Allen pushed through his nerves and found his voice at the Junior The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aspirations Program Challenge (ATSIAP) in Townsville, earning him a peer-voted Aunty Raba Solomon ATSIAP Perpetual Trophy.  

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The program brings students together for a series of academic and cultural activities.This year’s junior challenge was based on a theme of ’50 Years of Deadly’ and drew about 16 teams from 13 schools.

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“It’s more academic-minded, so they work as a team to do a speech, long-term problem-solving and a quiz,” said Arthur Gabey, Indigenous Community Coordinator at Proserpine State High School.  

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“It’s really, really fun. Once we get the formal stuff out of the way, everyone gets involved.”

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Among Proserpine’s representatives was Year 8 student Travis Allen, who volunteered for the team as soon as the opportunity was offered.

Once the challenge began, despite being pretty reserved, Travis took the speaking role in the team’s problem-solving performance. Despite being visibly nervous in front of the crowd, he pushed through the speech and performance without giving up.

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Travis’s willingness to step beyond his comfort zone was noticed by his fellow competitors, who voted him the recipient of the Aunty Raba Solomon ATSIAP Perpetual Trophy for inspiring those around him.

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“He was one of those students who really stood out,” Arthur said.

Proserpine State High School’s senior team also took second-place finish at its Term 1 challenge.

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Arthur said both results were a proud achievement for the school, with students showing they could match it with much larger schools from across Queensland.

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Alan Power, First Australian Fullback Frank Drake, Tony Price and John Short at a Brisbane Brothers Old Boys function in Brisbane. Photo supplied: Tony Price.  

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Long-time Whitsundays local Tony Price has spent a lifetime around rugby league, but in recent years he has made it his mission to preserve the stories, clubs and competitions that helped shape the game across Queensland.  

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Tony’s latest release, A History of the Confraternity Shield (1980–2025), brings together more than four decades of school rugby league history in one official publication.

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The 284-page hardcover features more than 450 photographs, tracing the rivalries, teams and moments that have helped make the Shield one of rugby league’s most recognised schoolboy competitions.

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Tony’s path into writing came later in life, after a battle with throat cancer in 2013 left him looking for something new to focus on.

“I decided then: Well, I don’t know what I’m going to do. So I decided to write a couple of books,” Tony said.  

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What began as a personal project soon grew into a steady run of commissioned histories, with clubs, schools and rugby league organisations approaching him to record their stories.

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Since then, Tony has written 15 books and around 80 magazines, covering everything from Whitsunday Rugby League and Mackay Rugby League to North Queensland and Queensland rugby league history.

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The appeal isn’t solely about rugby, with Tony loving the art of preserving stories that might otherwise disappear.

“History is what I like doing,” Tony said.

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“I’d rather write about the old stuff.”

Tony’s connection to rugby league in the Whitsundays was built long before he began writing about it. Having played the game as a young man, he went on to help grow junior rugby league across the region, including starting Cannonvale Airlie Beach Junior Rugby League and coaching school teams at Cannonvale State School, Proserpine State High School and St Catherine’s Catholic College.

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That same hands-on involvement has shaped much of Tony’s life in the area.

With family ties to the region dating back more than a century, Tony has spent decades working, volunteering and serving the district, from owning Proserpine Tyre Service and the Palace Hotel in Proserpine to building a service station and tyre service in Cannonvale. He also served two terms on Whitsunday Shire Council and sat on the board of Tourism Whitsunday.

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His focus will now turn to his upcoming release, A History of St Brendan’s College Rugby League (1940–2026), which will trace the story of one of the Confraternity Shield’s most successful teams and its long connection to the game.

The book is expected to be released around mid-September, continuing Tony’s work of preserving rugby league history for the players, schools and communities who helped shape it.

Sailability Team Photo Credit: Zach Houtenville

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The waters bordering Airlie Beach opened to sailors of all abilities as Sailability Whitsunday held its latest session, giving people with disabilities the chance to take the helm and enjoy the freedom of sailing.

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Last Tuesday’s session welcomed participants and carers from across the region, with some taking the helm of the club’s 303 dinghies while others enjoyed a cruise aboard the powerboat.  

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It normally runs up once or twice a month, with up to 30 participants and their carers have been able to attend from organisations and private areas of Proserpine, Mackay, Bowen and Cannonvale.  

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Along the way, they practised turn-taking and water safety before returning to shore for the traditional end-of-sail barbecue.  

“We’re here to see the clients smiling and happy,” said Tony Mahood, president of Sailability Whitsunday.

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“Everyone is assessed for their abilities, and we put them in the right boats with the right teams.  

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Operating out of the Whitsunday Sailing Club, Sailability Whitsunday is one of 15 clubs based around Queensland, with the Airlie Beach location being active since 2010.  

Each session is made possible by the volunteers working both on the water and back at the club, from skippering boats and operating radios to maintaining equipment and helping participants safely on and off the vessels.

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“Sailability Whitsundays can only operate with the effort of its great team of volunteers,” Tony said.  

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Sailability Whitsunday will next take to the water on Tuesday 8^th September, with new volunteers and supporters always welcome to help keep the sessions sailing.

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Wind Farm Action Group protesting on Flagstaff Hill. Photo supplied: Wind Farm Action Group.  

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The Mount Challenger Wind Farm project is continuing to spark discussion, continuing to recieve push back from Bowen residents for its proximity to the town.

In July, Alinta Energy has officially pulled plans to build wind turbines across the southern zone of its proposed Mt Challenger Wind Farm project, marking a major turning point for the Proserpine community after nine months of intense advocacy. 

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Following six months of LIDAR wind monitoring in the southern area of the proposed project, Alinta Energy concluded that the wind resource in this area is not strong enough to support turbines, ultimately causing the cancellation of the plans. 

‍The northern portion of the site is still in feasibility stages. Located between Eden Lassie Creek and Greta Creek, the proposed wind farm site extends some 28 kilometres north to Bowen.  

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Residents have questioned what the development could mean for nearby homes, native bushland and the waterways flowing into Edgecumbe Bay, as well as its potential impact on coastal views from popular Bowen locations including Flagstaff Hill, Front Beach and Bowen Jetty.  

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Among those raising concerns is Longford Creek resident Sandra Mitchell, whose property sits between Eden Lassie and Greta creeks near the proposed northern section of the wind farm.

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Sandra and her family have lived on the property for more than 20 years, raising their children in a home surrounded by bushland and mountain views. She said the family shares a two-to-three-kilometre boundary with a neighbouring property near the proposed site, with turbines potentially positioned about 1.5 kilometres from her home. ‍

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Having followed the project’s progression from the beginning, Sandra and her husband, Nev, have remained active in raising awareness throughout the community.  

Following the withdrawal of the Crystal Brook and Kelsey Creek section, the pair believed many Bowen residents were unaware the project was continuing and distributed about 1,000 flyers ahead of Alinta Energy’s first drop-in session in the town.

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“A lot of people didn’t know about it, or they thought it had been cancelled when the southern section was withdrawn because it’s called Mt Challenger,” Sandra said.  

“Many thought it was out the Collinsville way, when it’s actually right here near the bay.”

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Alinta Energy said it welcomed the opportunity to hear directly from the Bowen community, with the questions and feedback received from the drop-in session set to inform its ongoing planning and engagement.

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However, Sandra and the community felt the single drop-in session did little to address their frustration, particularly as it ran from 10am to 2pm and was difficult for many working residents to attend.

“There was one drop-in information session in Bowen, running from 10am to 2pm, which meant many working residents could not attend,” she said.

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“Those who did attend appeared to have little or no prior knowledge of the proposal, with residents largely having to find information themselves and raise awareness through community networks.”

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The company acknowledged that awareness has varied across the region and described the Bowen session as an important step in explaining the remaining proposal and hearing from local residents.

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Further consultation is expected to continue through community sessions, while Alinta Energy said it would keep residents informed through its website, direct stakeholder engagement, project updates and advertising across traditional and social media, as theysaid they have done since the project was announced in October 2025.

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“If the Mt Challenger Wind Farm proceeds,” Alinta energy shared, “It will bring broader investment to the region through construction and operational jobs, local supply and procurement, potential road and infrastructure upgrades, environmental enhancement programs and ongoing support for community initiatives.”  

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“The project will also contribute to Queensland’s energy supply and electricity grid.”

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Photo sourced: Shutterstock

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A kind individual in the community has been praised for paying for an elderly woman’s groceries in Cannonvale this week- and it just so happened that the action came at the perfect moment.  

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“A huge thank you to the awesome lady who paid for my elderly mum’s groceries,” a local shared.  “It was greatly appreciated because she’s been very down since being widowed a few months ago.  

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“Your kindness really gave her a lift and she intends to pay it forward. We hope you receive loads of good karma!”  

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A local who witnessed the good deed shared:  

“The lovely individual didn’t even hesitate! Such a beautiful act of kindness and even more special knowing how much it meant to your mum.”  

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The deed provides a reminder that kindness doesn’t have to be grand or complicated to make a difference. Sometimes, offering a little help goes a long way – as it isn’t always obvious when that person needs it most.

Puja Mehrotra, Senior Property Manager at Blacks Real Estate. Photo source: Blacks Real Estate

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With a passion for real estate and more than 10 years of experience in human resources management, Puja Mehrotra continues to deliver reliable and professional service as Senior Property Manager at Blacks Real Estate.

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Known for her strong work ethic, positive attitude and people-focused approach, Ms Mehrotra works closely with both landlords and tenants to help ensure positive outcomes across every aspect of property management.

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Blacks Real Estate said her commonsense approach, combined with her friendly nature and commitment to maintaining properties as if they were her own, makes her a valued member of the team.

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Ms Mehrotra said her willingness to learn and dedication to providing high-quality service continued to drive her work within the industry.

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Puja Mehrotra can be contacted through Blacks Real Estate on 07 4963 2500.

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