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3 weeks ago | 
defenceconnect.com.au | Liam Garman
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the skies over Kyiv quickly became a battleground. Ukrainian defenders, relying on Soviet-era air defence systems such as the S-300 and Buk-M1, showed remarkable resilience despite overwhelming odds. But as the war progressed, the need for rapid modernisation became clear. Today, cutting-edge technologies are transforming Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, offering new levels of automation, efficiency, and protection.
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3 weeks ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
Beyond rugby league, he has also been recognised for his work in the community, including being named the ACT’s 2017 Australian of the Year for his efforts in raising awareness against family violence and mentoring juvenile offenders.
Now, he’s bringing that same leadership and resilience to real estate. Encouraged by Thompson – now director of LJ Hooker Country Canberra – Tongue is taking his teamwork and discipline from the footy field to the property market.
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4 weeks ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to call a federal election for May 3, with an announcement anticipated tomorrow (March 28).
In his budget reply speech, Peter Dutton reaffirmed the Coalition’s flagship first homebuyer policy, allowing first homebuyers to access up to $50,000 of their superannuation for a home purchase.
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1 month ago | 
smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer |Liv Adams |Sebastian Holloman |Liam Garman
25 MAR 2025 By Emilie Lauer, Liv Adams, Sebastian Holloman, Liam Garman 8 min read Investor Strategy With Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiling the 2025–26 federal budget ahead of this year’s election, housing and property will remain at the heart of Australia’s political and economic agenda.
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1 month ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
A recent partnership between View Media Group (VMG) and Place Estate Agents to promote listings has seen a 27 per cent increase in open for inspection attendance.
The findings follow an analysis of over 200 property marketing campaigns, where campaigns promoted through VMG’s view.resi saw a 27 per cent increase in open for inspection attendees versus traditional listing strategies. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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1 month ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
An industry veteran has returned to the network following his appointment as chief executive officer of Harcourts Queensland.
Andrew Friebe has been appointed chief executive officer of Harcourts Queensland, having most recently served as director of partnerships at REIP Nexus, and managing director of a major franchise covering South Australia and Western Australia. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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1 month ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
The convention is attended by thousands of the network’s affiliates across its 110-plus country footprint, including representatives from Australia such as agents and broker owners from RE/MAX River City, RE/MAX United, RE/MAX Right Home and RE/MAX Excellence.
The awards were received by Josh Davoren, RE/MAX Australia operations director, along with finance director Chris Chapman and board chairman Michael Davoren.
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1 month ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
Lifestyle began with the acquisition of Elders Port Macquarie in 2017 which now serves as the group’s headquarters. It then expanded across the mid north coast and northern NSW.
The company has billed the exit and rebrand as an important step in the network’s continued growth, with over 200 employees, 8,000 properties under management, 500 holiday management and over 1,000 sales totalling $830 million in 2024.
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2 months ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
Domain Holdings confirmed via an ASX announcement this morning that it has received an unsolicited bid of acquisition from the CoStar Group, following the US company’s acquisition of 16.9 per cent of its ordinary shares on 20 February.
The non-binding indicative proposal would see CoStar acquire 100 per cent of Domain’s issued capital at $4.20 per share. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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2 months ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman
View.com.au has appointed an industry veteran and star of Luxe Listings as its new property expert and ambassador.
Simon Cohen has been appointed as View.com.au’s new property expert and ambassador, bringing 20 years of industry experience across real estate – including heading one of the country’s largest buyer’s agencies and starring on some of the market’s biggest television series.
