13 March 2023 – 40 years ago, John Cole moved his family from Townsville to Atherton on the Tablelands behind Cairns to work at the local Toyota dealership. Today John has a thriving business with multiple locations and his son Trevor is hard at work to build on the legacy that he established.

16 Feb 2023 – Jeff Turner and Melissa Turner own and run Mad Engine Solutions from their workshop in the centre of Mackay. While the couple have worked in the automotive industry for many years, they established their own business in 2018, specialising in engine reconditioning services.

4 Jan 2023 – Hot, wet, summer weather makes the grass grow and business boom for Malanda Mowers & Mechanical in Far North Queensland. Motor Trader dropped in to see Hannes Du Plessis and the team to learn more about how this unassuming small business is taking off in leaps and bounds.

16 Nov 2022 – When a Certified Practicing Accountant employed at the local council decides to embrace his love of tyres and take a leap into business buying his local tyre and mechanical shop, the results could go either way. Motor Trader recently caught up with Frank Raso to talk about his venture into the automotive trade and the lessons learnt along the way.

© Copyright - MTA Queensland

MTA Queensland acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work- the Yugambeh and Yuggera people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. In the spirit of reconciliation, we will continue to work with traditional custodians to support the health and wellbeing of community.