Les and Kirsten Forrester established Greater Northern Removals in Cairns in November 1986. The company started with a converted horse float and operated out of Les’ backyard in Aeroglen.

With word of mouth travelling almost as fast as the kilometres their vehicles were clocking up during moves, Les and Kirsten realised that their new business, filled a gap in the market for a friendly, family-run business that works hard to get the job done.