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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.
For consumers under 35, the meaning of luxury is changing. Beauty and craftsmanship still matter, but younger buyers increasingly expect transparency, responsible practices and genuine value as part of the purchase. Iris Arnold, founder and Global CEO of Novita Diamonds, believes this generational shift is helping move lab grown diamonds firmly into the jewellery mainstream.
The ASX 200 in AUD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Sydney investors and superannuation and retirement balances.
Your guide to the best restaurants in Sydney in 2026, from Surry Hills and the CBD to Newtown, Bondi and the Inner West. Sydney's top dining precincts, cuisines and booking tips.
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.
Sydney bars guide 2026: discover rooftop bars, heritage pubs in The Rocks, craft beer venues in Marrickville, and top cocktail bars across Sydney CBD and suburbs.
From Surry Hills to Newtown, here's what entry-level living really costs in the city's hottest postcodes-and whether the lifestyle justifies the price.
A plain-English guide to how Australia's largest city economy works, the industries that drive it, and the precincts where employment is concentrated.
Sydney roof repair guide 2026: how much roof repairs, gutter cleaning, gutter replacement, and re-roofing costs in Sydney, common Sydney roofing problems, NSW roof plumbing licence requirements, and how to find a reliable roofer near you.
Sydney cinema guide 2026: the best cinemas in Sydney including Event Cinemas, Hoyts, Village, Reading, arthouse cinemas (Palace, Dendy, Chauvel) and outdoor cinema options.
Venues across inner Sydney mark shifts from 1970s pub rock to current independent gigs amid changing regulations and audiences.
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