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- OC Real Estate wins big at the REA Excellence Awards, Jamie-Lee Billerwell joins Ray White Queensland, The Agency expands into Lake Macquarie
OC Real Estate wins big at the REA Excellence Awards, Jamie-Lee Billerwell joins Ray White Queensland, The Agency expands into Lake Macquarie
Also... Hayley Sneddon joins DiJones Southern Highlands, Natascha Drexel-Munro becomes co-Principal at Ray White Caloundra, and Janine McDonald moves her 28 years of expertise to Harcourts Solutions.

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Hayley Van de Ven, Paul Noonan, Jamie-Lee Billerwell, Chris Hynes
The year is flying by already, and the changes across the industry keep coming thick and fast.
We have all the news in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
OC Real Estate claimed two major titles at the REA Excellence Awards, while Hayley Van de Ven was named Most Influential Woman in Property. Jamie-Lee Billerwell has joined Ray White Queensland as Network Specialist – Property Management Growth, bringing international consultancy experience to scale PM performance.
Ray White Victoria hosted its biggest-ever launch event, celebrating record sales momentum as the network sharpens its competitive edge.
All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
“To win both of them, especially from a brand like realestate.com.au that’s so well known and respected not just within the industry but across the broader community, is incredibly humbling. It’s recognition on the biggest stage, and that’s something we’re genuinely proud of.”
REA Excellence Awards winners revealed for 2025
OC Real Estate, led by Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly have claimed two major titles with a new Top Agent badge now appearing on profiles nationwide. More here.
Digital pioneers, dynamic promotions and dramatic expansions
This week, we put the spotlight on some innovative digital marketing strategies, significant leadership appointments, and ambitious agency expansions across Australia and New Zealand. We've rounded them up for you here…
Leo Edwards pioneers digital real estate in coastal Victoria
The @realty agent has revolutionised property marketing in Inverloch through social media and digital platforms, maintaining an impressive 92% list-to-sale ratio. More here.
Jamie-Lee Billerwell joins Ray White Queensland
The property management expert with 15 years experience takes on the role of Network Specialist - Property Management Growth after running her successful consultancy across three countries. More here.
The Agency expands into Lake Macquarie
Josh and Tegan O'Doherty bring their seven-person team covering both residential and commercial sales to the national brand, with Josh having been Belmont's leading agent for 30 years. More here.
Hayley Sneddon joins DiJones Southern Highlands
The experienced agent brings deep local knowledge to the Bowral office as the group continues expanding across NSW's sought-after lifestyle markets. More here.
Natascha Drexel-Munro steps up at Ray White Caloundra
The experienced agent joins Andrew Garland as co-Principal and Business Owner to lead the agency's next growth phase across the southern Sunshine Coast. More here.
Janine McDonald joins Harcourts Solutions
The established Alderley agent brings 28 years of local expertise to the brand while remaining in the same location to continue serving her community. More here.
Ray White A T Realty expands across Auckland
Adam Thomson and Tom Rawson have acquired offices in Auckland Central and Wynyard Quarter, evolving from South Auckland specialists to a city-wide operation with six locations. More here.
Thomas Georgiou joins FOUNDIT as Founding Partner
The buyer's agent veteran with 22 years of experience will head their national Buyer Agent Services and launch the new Buyer's Agent Academy. More here.
Ray White Victoria hosts record launch event
CEO Domenic Belfiore challenged 1,200 members to pursue market leadership while celebrating three consecutive record-breaking months and 18,000 settled sales in 2025. More here.
Jellis Craig hosts inaugural Marketing Expo
Over 500 team members gathered at Melbourne's Olympic Park for the event featuring 12 suppliers and experts alongside their first Sales Conference of the year. More here.
Harcourts Foundation grants $5,000 to Sunshine Butterflies
The funding will transform accessibility at 'Our Backyard' by creating pathways connecting animal enclosures, gardens and activity hubs for the disability support charity. More here.
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Mike Suthers brings Yeppoon office to Professionals The former Harcourts principal has joined the network, establishing their second location on Queensland's Capricorn Coast in a rapidly growing region. More here. |
Chris Hynes appointed Regional Director at Colliers The industry veteran brings over 30 years of experience to the Occupier Services business in Melbourne. More here. |
Paul Noonan takes expanded role at JLL Queensland The 25-year industry veteran will lead Capital Markets while continuing as Managing Director, after being involved in transactions worth $992 million in 2025. More here. |
Ron English and Lissa Holgate expand in Central Queensland The LJ Hooker Gladstone owners have acquired LJ Hooker Boyne Tannum from long-time licensee Vicki Brown who will stay on as a sales consultant. More here. |
And finally…
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