Hancock Prospecting and our S. Kidman & Co are again backing the National Bush Summit for the fourth consecutive year

Australia’s Women’s Eight won Gold and the Women’s Four claimed Silver at World Cup I in Seville, marking a strong start to the 2026 season. The success reflects the long-standing support of Hancock Prospecting and Rowing Australia Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart AO.

A groundbreaking rare earths project has been given the green light for fast-track development to help Australia and its allies secure crucial supplies of critical minerals.

2026 Brisbane Fashion Festival

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 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.

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.

Rinehart now sits as the TV and radio network’s second biggest owner behind long-time media mogul, Kerry Stokes.

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.

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.

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