Samantha Reece

What a way to kick things off. Last week in Sydney, the inaugural Female Leadership in Apartment Management Excellence (FLAME) event made its debut—and it didn’t just arrive quietly, it sold out. With a full house and a buzz that carried through every conversation, it was clear from the start that this was something the industry had been waiting for. Real conversations, real impact Focusing on construction, the panel brought together three standout leaders: Dominique Gill (Urban Core) Divya...

The countdown is on for two of the apartment sector’s most anticipated nights of the year, with the Victorian and Queensland Apartment Awards for Excellence set to take place in July. This year’s finalists showcase an extraordinary mix of companies and projects across both states—highlighting the depth of talent, innovation and diversity shaping apartment living in Australia today. Winners will be revealed at Ms Collins in Melbourne on 16 July, followed by the Queensland celebration in the...

Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) is set to expand its national presence this winter, announcing upcoming industry events in both the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and South Australia (SA). The events, scheduled for 21 July in Adelaide and 4 August in Canberra, will showcase findings from AAA’s 2025 national apartment living research—one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind. The expansion marks a significant step in AAA’s mission to elevate the voice of apartment owners and...