Since November 2021, she has been a qualified loan writer there and has earned her diploma in mortgage broking. Additionally, she has experience as an announcer and speaker across numerous NSW business events and agricultural shows.

Community involvement is a significant part of Tara’s life. She is a board member of the Lismore Show and has represented the Lismore Show as the young woman representative in 2022 and 2023.

She was also honoured with the NSW announcers’ scholarship at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Tara is an active member and player for the Goonellabah Soccer Club and enjoys being a student at Roxie Rose Burlesque Dance.

Her parents, Marilyn and John Coles, are business owners who were both raised in Lismore.

Tara is one of four children, and she owns land and a house where she runs beef cattle and has beautiful pecan trees.

She is passionate about advocating for young people in her community, focusing on enhancing nightlife, entertainment, accommodation, and job opportunities to ensure that Lismore thrives.