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Australia’s women set a sizzling pace last night at the world short course swimming championships with the relay team smashing a world record and Lani Pallister taking gold.

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60th Australian Export Awards winner | 2GR Wagyu from Aussie paddocks to plates across the planet

For outstanding international success in the field of agricultural products, services or technology including farm production, manufactured foods and beverages, forestry and fisheries. Agribusiness, Food and Beverages 2022 Winner 2GR Wagyu Beef (Whadjuk, WA) Beef export enterprise 2GR Wagyu Beef has one of the largest purebred Wagyu beef herds in the world and exports to key markets across Asia, the UK, UAE and Canada.

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Seniors call for reforms

National Seniors Australia’s Employment White Paper submission calls for changes to simplify government payment rules, supporting people who need to work and boost their income and savings.

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Hancock Prospecting invests $60m in NT rare earths project

AUSTRALIA’S richest person has invested in Arafura Resources’ Territory-based rare earths Nolans Project. Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has invested $60m into the company which has embarked on a drive to raise funds months out from expected full project approvalArafura chief executive Gavin Lockyer said the placement had helped bring the project closer. “We are extremely pleased with the number of new and significant Australian and offshore institutional investors joining our register including Hancock Prospecting, a company well experienced in large project developments,” Mr Lockyer said.

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Successes From Across the Sport Celebrated at the 2022 Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards

It was a fantastic night for all of the rowing community to come together and celebrate the successes from the 2022 season at the Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards held in Penrith, NSW on Friday 2 December 2022. Rowing Australia President, Rob Scott also added, “I also want to reiterate that we continue to be grateful for the ongoing support of everyone in our sport that enables us to succeed. From our fantastic sponsors, which includes the vital support of Hancock Prospecting, to our selfless rowing community. Congratulations to all our award winners.” 

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Beef supply chains Mort&Co and Hancock Ag win national export awards

THE beef industry has cleaned up at the 60th annual Australian Export Awards, with Hancock Agriculture and Mort & Co winning separate sections. Hancock’s 2GR Wagyu brand took out the agribusiness, food and beverage category and Mort & Co won the regional exporter category. Consolidated Pastoral Co was a finalist in the agriculture category and Darwin-based live exporter Australian Cattle Enterprises emerging exporter finalist. Hancock Agriculture CEO Adam Giles said the company had grown exports in the UK, Europe and the west coast of the US, with further markets expected to develop with the organic growth in its herd and production capabilities. “The 2021–22 year was spectacular for 2GR,” Mr Giles said.

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Rinehart revs up in rare earths, gains lead in Warrego race

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has grabbed a big stake in Arafura Rare Earths amid a flurry of corporate activity from the iron ore billionaire, who is intent on increasing her private company’s footprint in green minerals as well as winning a takeover battle for Warrego Energy. The investment was announced on Monday as Warrego confirmed Hancock had gained the upper hand over Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy in the rapid-fire takeover battle for the Perth-based company.

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Seniors get their shot at extra cash… for a short time only

Australians on aged and veteran pensions from today can work more hours without taking a hit to their Centrelink payments. National Seniors Australia chief advocate Ian Henschke told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings that, although the initiative was positive, there was a time limit to it. “But it’s only a temporary measure that runs until December 31 next year,” he told Adshead.

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Gina Rinehart’s $3BILLION reason to smile: Australia’s richest woman celebrates extraordinary fortune despite China lockdowns – as she names the people who inspire her

Ms Rinehart, who is also the executive chairman of Roy Hill Holdings, noted the $2.8billion her company paid in corporate tax and state government royalties helped fund public services. ‘When mining does well, Australia does well,’ she said in a company statement. ‘Once again, the significant contribution Roy Hill and mining in general makes to the country has been highlighted – creating jobs and opportunities, powering the economy through Covid and contributing to health, defence, police, our elderly, infrastructure and more.’

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