There’s been plenty of glitz and glamour over the past seven days, as we highlight some of the industry’s top performers in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

REIQ and REIWA have celebrated their Awards for Excellence, with winners including Vivian Yap and Michael Kollosche, amongst many others.

Belle Property Commercial Northern Beaches has appointed industry leader Tom Tuxworth as Senior Executive, Investment Sales, to support its next phase of growth. Ray White Queensland has appointed Georgia Turner as its Head of Recruitment and is set to drive the network’s next phase of growth.

All that and more in this week’s bumper edition of Movers + Shakers!

This week’s big moves

REIQ and REIWA celebrate top performers.

Queensland and Western Australia honoured their standout real estate professionals at their respective Awards for Excellence ceremonies, with NAI Harcourts Pinnacle and Abel Property among the major winners. More here.

Promotions, partnerships and philanthropic pursuits

This week, we put the spotlight on some strategic appointments across the country, exciting office expansions, new business launches, and agents giving back to their communities. We've rounded them up for you here…

Paige Creedon finds success with @realty.

The Moreton Bay agent established Creedon Property Group through @realty, capitalising on her development expertise and in-house marketing capabilities.

Tom Tuxworth joins Belle Property Commercial Northern Beaches.

The award-winning industry leader with 17+ years experience takes on the Senior Executive, Investment Sales role at the network's top-performing commercial office.

Highland Gold Coast expands with key appointments.

Alma and Mike Clark join Hanan Cawley's team to strengthen the brand's luxury market presence and continue their growth across prestigious Gold Coast properties.

Georgia Turner named Head of Recruitment at Ray White Queensland.

The former Ray White NSW team member returns to the network after a stint with a boutique agency in Victoria to drive the group's ambitious growth plans.

First National expands in Sydney with new St George office.

Justin Cai and Vivienne Hua will lead the JV Partners office, bringing over a decade of local expertise to strengthen the network's metropolitan presence.

Harcourts expands with new East Coast Tasmania office.

Megan Hampton and Heidi Howe will operate the Bicheno location serving popular sea-change destinations including Coles Bay and Swansea.

Urban Lane joins forces with Adrian William.

Chris Akkawi transitions from director to sales representative as the two boutique Inner West agencies unite under the Adrian William banner.

REMAX expands to Perth Hills.

Jorg Nottle has opened REMAX Encore in Gidgegannup, bringing 30+ years of property management experience from Germany to lead the new office.

Ward Dedman retires as EBM Group CEO.

Founder Alan Bishop steps in as the new chief while Dedman stays on as Non-Executive Director and shareholder after 26 years with the company.

Robin Kalra joins Ray White Macarthur Group.

The experienced agent brings local market expertise to the network of five offices in southwestern Sydney, citing the brand's global reputation as key to his decision.

REMAX partners with AMLHUB for AML compliance.

The network is preparing agents for Tranche 2 legislation with specialised training and support ahead of the July 2026 implementation.

Edward Lim launches Ray White ELG.

The REIWA Grand Master Salesperson has opened his own business in Victoria Park after 10 years of exceptional performance in Perth's real estate market.

Harcourts Local supports Day for Daniel.

Tim Williams and his team from four offices participated in Australia's largest child safety awareness event, wearing red to champion the Daniel Morcombe Foundation's child safety mission.

NAI Harcourts team raises $13,000 in charity ride.

Ryan Chesney and 14 "Team Family" members completed the 100km Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle, becoming the fourth-highest fundraising team for cancer research.

Allhomes raises $90,000 for housing initiative.

The funds from Floriade's Great Big Bulb Dig will support YWCA Canberra's YHomes development for women and families affected by domestic violence.

And finally…

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