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Hancock Prospecting has built positions of roughly 5 to 16 per cent across Western rare earths and lithium companies, a deliberate approach to strategic influence without control.
Gina Rinehart has again been named Australia's richest person, retaining the top position on the country's two most closely watched wealth rankings in 2026 and extending a run of dominance built on iron ore and, increasingly, a diversified global investment portfolio.
The ASX 200 in AUD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Sydney investors and superannuation and retirement balances.
Looking for a mortgage broker in Sydney in 2026? This guide covers what mortgage brokers do, how to choose a Sydney broker, current home loan rates in NSW, first home buyer schemes, and tips to get the best home loan deal in Sydney.
A plain-English guide to how Australia's largest city economy works, the industries that drive it, and the precincts where employment is concentrated.
Everything Sydney first home buyers need to know about grants, deposits, and affordable suburbs.
Sydney tax agent and accountant guide 2026: tax agent vs accountant explained, what a tax return costs in Sydney, key deadlines, what deductions you can claim, and how to find a registered tax agent near you in Sydney.
While rising costs and weaker spending squeeze many operators, AI recovery and targeted government measures are delivering gains for specific companies and industries.
Recent Sydney property sales and owner tenure patterns are reported alongside national discussions on property tax settings.
A plain-language guide to how Australia's largest and most expensive housing market works, why it costs what it does, and the forces that shape prices and rents over time.
Sydney data shows investment patterns holding steady despite recent network issues affecting business operations.
Sydney's tech ecosystem confronts tightening venture capital flows. Explore how global wealth shifts and cooling investment are reshaping opportunities for founders across Barangaroo, Alexandria and Pyrmont.
Sydney businesses face mounting operating costs driven by global economic forces. Learn how currency fluctuations and commodity prices are reshaping the city's entrepreneurial landscape.
Weaker commodity prices have dragged the local sharemarket lower, with major banks and mining stocks among the biggest losers.
How record visitor numbers and rising accommodation costs are reshaping Sydney neighbourhoods. What residents need to know about tourism's local effects.
NSW and federal schemes set price caps and deposit requirements for eligible Sydney buyers.
VapourTech has scaled its atmospheric collection units across inner Sydney sites to support native planting and small-scale urban farms.
Sydney-North Sydney and Sydney-Eastern Suburbs show the lowest automation risk levels across Australia.
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