Network & Industry
First National Real Estate
In This Edition…
🛍️ Meet the former retail boss energising the entrepreneurial spirit in property
📉 Wall Street stocks plummet: How it will impact Australian homeowners?
👩🏻🤝👩🏾 Celebrating International Women’s Day
🤖 AI vs. Google: Who really decides the top agents?
📃 Changes to NSW rental laws
🦾 How real estate agents can best use FREE AI tools
⏰ Prepare for QLD changes in ahead of June 2025 deadline
🙅🏽 Complete ban on ‘no reason’ evictions
🌊 Rental water efficiency measures, in force from Sunday 23 March
❤️🩹 Real care, whenever you need it
FN Hedland National Award for Excellence finalist
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FN Hedland (Port Hedland, WA) is a finalist in the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) National Awards for Excellence 2025 (NAFE). Principal Morag Lowe's team is in the running for Large Residential Agency of the Year, with the winner to be announced at Adelaide Oval on 15 May.
Since its inception, NAFE has been dedicated to recognising and rewarding top-
Scott Lowe (Office Mgr) & Morag Lowe (Principal)
Scott Lowe (Office Mgr) & Morag Lowe (Principal)
performing operations staff, agents, property managers, and businesses across both commercial and residential real estate.
Beyond sales performance, NAFE honours best practices in values, community service, and industry contribution, reflecting the holistic impact of our industry on communities nationwide.
Congratulations to the entire team at FN Hedland. We’re wishing you the best of luck.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
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Adelaide Pavilion
WIRE Luncheon
Adelaide Pavilion
WIRE Luncheon
In Adelaide, twenty First National women celebrated International Women’s Day at the stunning Adelaide Pavilion. They were attending REISA’s Women in Real Estate (WIRE) luncheon, courtesy of the network, where they heard from author and martial artist, Nadine Champion.
Nadine has built a strong reputation as a high performance mindset coach and storyteller, known for offering practical tools via memorable anecdotes. Her ’10 Seconds of Courage’ strategy helps women overcome obstacles to reach their full potential.
State Membership Managers: A new chapter of growth
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Belinda Sinclair locks in for WIRE, Sydney
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REINSW has announced that Belinda Sinclair from Domain will join an outstanding panel of women at its upcoming Women in Real Estate (WIRE) event on Tuesday 1 April.
Named ‘Stand in Your Truth’, this year’s WIRE invites women to connect with each other through an experience that’s about embracing your unique voice and living authentically.
Event deferrals due to Cyclone Alfred
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In the interests of safety for our members and Alliance Partners, First National took the decision to defer Queensland’s State Awards and Sales Power Up event as Cyclone Alfred approached.
After consultation with Queensland Chair Kelly Isaacs and Queensland Regional Council, the following adjustments have been made:
Sales Power Up Training Event
This training event will now be held on Thursday, 10 April at Rydges Southbank Brisbane from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Queensland State Awards Night
Our State Awards event has been rescheduled to Saturday, 5 April - The Star Brisbane at 6:30 pm. All current ticket bookings have been transferred to the new date, and we ask that you adjust your accommodation arrangements accordingly.
Professional development opportunities
NSW
What: Property Management Think Tank
When: 2 April 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Petersons Armidale Winery & Guesthouse
Register: Click here
What: Business Leadership Session
When: 8 April 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Club Parramatta, Sydney
Register: Click here
What: Business Leadership Session
When: 9 April 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Ballina RSL Club
Register: Click here
What: Property Management Think Tank
When: 10 April 10:00 to 1:00 pm
Where: Surf Club Coffs Harbour
Register: Click here
What: Property Management Training with Julie Collins
When: 10 April 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Ballina RSL Club
Register: Click here
VIC/TAS
What: Property Management Training with Kasey McDonald
When: 3 April 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Crown Promenade Melbourne
Register: Click here
QLD
What: Property Management Training with REIQ
When: 19 March 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Mercure Gold Coast
Register: Click here
What: Property Management Training with REIQ
When: 20 March 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: The Glen Hotel, Brisbane
Register: Click here
What: QLD Sales Power Up
When: 10 April 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Rydges South Bank Brisbane
Register: Click here
SA/NT
What: Sales Training with James Williams
When: 20 March 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Norwood Football Club, Adelaide
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What: Property Management Training with Brett Wheatland
When: 2 April 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: The Lion Hotel, Adelaide
Register: Click here
