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Gavin Rubinstein hits Elite status six weeks into the financial year

The TRG founder is on track for a 13th consecutive Chairman's Elite year, a run he shares with only five others across Ray White's network.

O'Brien network honours top performers at annual gala awards
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OBrien network honours top performers at annual gala awards

More than 350 people gathered in Melbourne to celebrate the network's top sales agents, property managers and offices…

Ray White Goulburn staffer to shave head for grandfather
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Ray White Goulburn staffer to shave head for grandfather

Tamika Straney is taking on the World's Greatest Shave after learning her grandfather has lived with chronic myeloid…

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Beba Ramic joins The Agency WA

The Mosman Park specialist brings close to two decades of local market experience to her new role.

Geoff Grist - Harcourts Neutral Bay Mosman. Image supplied
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Geoff Grist joins Harcourts after 21 years in Mosman and Neutral Bay

The Lower North Shore veteran has opened a franchise, built and sold a rent roll, and merged property…

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Building success through reputation in Leongatha

Matt Redmond has built a thriving real estate business in Leongatha without making a single cold call.

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REIQ names 40 real estate professionals as Fellows

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has recognised 40 members with 15 years or more of service, entitling…

LJ Hooker Foundation Partners with A Home for All
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LJ Hooker names A Home for All primary charity partner

The multi-year partnership will see LJ Hooker Foundation's 400-plus offices drive fundraising and awareness for homelessness and housing…

(L-R) Julian Augustini, Michael Cooney, John McGrath, Christopher Mourd, Andrew Boyce. Image: Supplied
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McGrath partners with Hodges to expand Melbourne footprint

The new Hodges McGrath brand will operate across Bayside Melbourne and Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, bringing Victoria's…

Brisbane Ray White real estate agent Sonya Treloar is raising vital funds for Hummingbird House. Image: Supplied
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Real estate agent turns loss into hope for Queensland families

Ray White's Sonya Treloar is running her second annual fundraiser for Hummingbird House, Queensland's only dedicated children's hospice,…

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Highland Group honours staff at Crown Sydney awards night

More than 220 guests gathered to recognise long-serving team members and rising talent across the Highland Group.

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Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrate 2026 award winners

A record 820 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory annual awards at the…

Glen Hare (left) and Daren Chan (right). Image: Supplied
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BresicWhitney launches financial wellness program for its people

The property group has partnered with a financial advisory firm to deliver workshops on cashflow, tax, superannuation and…

Alistair Boyle - Area Specialist. Image supplied
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Alistair Boyle – finding freedom and family time in Casey-Cardinia

Alistair Boyle has discovered that running your own business doesn't mean sacrificing time with the people who matter…

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Sophie Desprez and team join Stone Southern Highlands

The experienced local agent brings more than 20 years in the industry and a client network spanning the…

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Beyond the listings: Mark Anderson’s no-nonsense guide to real estate and real life

After walking away from real estate entirely and spending a year surfing, Mark Anderson returned with a hard…

Andrew and Tracey Macmillan are joining the FOUNDIT team. Image: Supplied
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Andrew and Tracey Macmillan join FOUNDIT buyer’s agency

The husband-and-wife team bring complementary expertise to FOUNDIT, combining Andrew's 40+ years in Melbourne's prestige property market with…

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Why Storyhouse treats social media as a sales engine, not a branding exercise

Mark Josem is rewriting the agency playbook, combining digital storytelling, buyer psychology and bilingual auctions to challenge the…

McGrath Traralgon left back, Matt Johnson, right back Sam Shaw, left front, Alison Johnson, right back Melissa Van Berkel. Image: Supplied
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Matt Johnson opens McGrath office in Traralgon

The new office pushes McGrath's network into Gippsland, a region McGrath Research ranks second on the east coast…

Real estate professionals from across Australia gathered for First National Real Estate's 2026 Rural & Regional Muster. Image: Supplied
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No two rural markets are alike, but the challenges often are

First National's Rural Chapter Chair Rohan Ibbs explains why members swapping practical solutions at a regional conference matters…

(L-R) William Pereira, Norman Tran, Adrian Tsavalas - Adrian William Real Estate. Image supplied
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Norman Tran promoted to associate director at Adrian William

Rising through the ranks from sales associate to the agency's top-performing agent, Norman Tran has been named associate…

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Pardeep Singh – taking calculated risks to achieve success

Pardeep Singh's journey into real estate came from an unexpected turn of events that changed the trajectory of…

Vincent Ianni and Michael Qader - Harcourts AQ. Image supplied
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Michael Qader and Vincent Ianni’s AQ Properties joins Harcourts

The Western Sydney agency, built from a garage eight years ago, rebrands as Harcourts AQ as it joins…

Woodards Executive Chairman John Piccolo is preparing to swap boardrooms for the Australian outback. Image: Supplied
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Woodards chairman to drive 6,000km through outback for charity

John Piccolo will spend 10 days travelling from Victoria to Western Australia in a car older than he'd…

OzHarvest driver with Urban's Trent Brewer. Image supplied
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Urban Real Estate donates 1,000+ items to OzHarvest

Every Urban Real Estate office across New South Wales turned into a collection point last month, with staff…

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Barry Plant Mildura reshapes leadership as next generation steps up

A change in leadership at Barry Plant Mildura has prompted the 35-year-old business to rethink how it is…

Directors Michael Ferguson, Lachelle Ferguson and Kathleen Fairweather are transitioning their business to LJ Hooker, with offices in Forestville and Narrabeen. Image: Supplied
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Ferguson, Fairweather directors rebrand Sydney agency to LJ Hooker

After more than two decades in business together, the trio's Forestville and Narrabeen offices will now operate as…

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Daniel Robinson – building an attraction business on the Mornington Peninsula

Daniel Robinson has transformed his real estate career since joining Area Specialist, achieving record-breaking results while maintaining authenticity…

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Jason Cook joins The Agency in Geelong

The property partner brings more than 20 years of sales and service experience, including eight years specialising in…

Joint winners of The Outstanding Contribution Award went to Sally Croft, general manager of Rural Pittsworth _ Warwick _ Dalby _ Chinchilla _ Stanthorpe, and Ray White Rural Dayboro principal Vicki Pain.jpg
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Ray White Rural and Livestock crowns its 2026 award winners

More than 175 guests gathered in Sydney to celebrate the network's top performers, offices and rising talent across…

Ray White Commercial names its top performers for FY26
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Ray White Commercial names its top performers for FY26

Canberra's Frank Giorgi took out the network's highest individual honour as Ray White Commercial recognised its leading agents,…

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Key negotiation takeaways from Dr Medvec’s Ray White masterclass

Global negotiation expert Dr Victoria Medvec shared strategies for handling lowball offers, hesitant sellers and buyer expectations in…

(L-R) Sharon Stewart, David Hayden and Alexis Nobilo of Stone Forest. Image supplied
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David Hayden takes ownership of Stone Forest office

The Northern Beaches agent, recognised as Belrose's Agent of the Year three years running, is taking over the…

(L-R) Anna Younan, Luke Mannion, Tanya Gilbert. Image supplied
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Belle Property adds Macarthur team led by three principals

Luke Mannion, Anna Younan and Tanya Gilbert have brought their established Camden agency into the Belle Property network,…

Ray White’s Tom Gunness has stepped up into the role of Ray White Queensland’s Head of Auctions. Photo supplied
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Tom Gunness named Ray White Queensland’s Head of Auctions

The auctioneer moves into a corporate leadership role with the network's 10,000-auction ambition in his sights.