
Dr Jim Giumelli named Western Australian of the Year 2026 for civil construction career and youth mentorship
Civil construction pioneer and youth mentor Dr Jim Giumelli was named the 2026 Western Australian of the Year at a gala dinner held at Crown Ballroom on Thursday.

Brisbane Fashion Festival Returns for 21st Year with Carla Zampatti Headliner
Brisbane Fashion Festival will return from 24–28 August 2026, celebrating its 21st year with a program featuring leading Australian designers, emerging talent and luxury experiences across the city.

Rowsellas Open 2026 International Season at World Cup I in Seville
Australia’s women’s rowing squad begins its 2026 international campaign at World Cup I in Seville, Spain, with 19 athletes competing across five Olympic boat classes. The event marks the next major milestone for Rowing Australia’s high-performance program, supported by Hancock Prospecting and Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, whose long-term commitment helps Australian crews prepare, perform and compete against the world’s best.

Aussie billionaire Gina Rinehart emerges as key player for Austereo ownership
Rinehart now sits as the TV and radio network’s second biggest owner behind long-time media mogul, Kerry Stokes.

6PR, Perth Today, Solaris Cancer Care
Solaris Cancer Care says expanded support from Gina Rinehart’s private foundation, Hancock Iron Ore and Hancock Prospecting is helping the organisation grow its services across the Pilbara. The funding provides long-term backing for regional cancer support programs in communities including Newman and Tom Price.

Why Australia’s richest person just made a $140m bet on defence
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has bought into some of the world’s largest defence companies. It may seem an unusual move for a mining billionaire, but it reflects a broader shift in markets.

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart lashes Labor’s ‘ill thought-out’ capital gains tax ramifications
Gina Rinehart says the Albanese government’s capital gains tax changes will ultimately hurt the federal budget bottom line as mining and other business investment moves offshore.









