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Hancock Prospecting's position in Arafura Rare Earths sits at the intersection of private capital and an explicit Australian policy push for domestic critical minerals processing.
Gina Rinehart's push into battery minerals has made Hancock Prospecting one of the more assertive players in Australian lithium, as the mining magnate extends her empire from iron ore into the raw materials of the electric-vehicle era.
The ASX 200 in AUD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Canberra investors and superannuation and retirement balances.
Evidence from dictionary records shows the Australian billy cart traces to billy-goat carts rather than champagne, underscoring local linguistic traditions for residents.
The Canberra Business Chamber Business Beat survey reports exact figures on missed targets, optimism levels and growth expectations for ACT firms.
Native ducks with ducklings crossing roads in urban parks highlight the need for drivers to give way and protect wildlife in Canberra-style habitats.
Discover how Canberra's Australian Dance Week 2026 uses dance for mental health recovery. Documentary screenings, workshops, and performances explore movement as healing.
ACT Libraries and independent venues maintain ongoing programs that connect participants around specific titles and formats.
The Australian War Memorial will hold a Last Post Ceremony honouring Corporal John Francis Kelly on Friday 10 July.
Each autumn, Canberra transforms into a runner's paradise as the Australian Running Festival brings thousands of participants through the city's most iconic avenues and lakeside paths.
The annual late-July event offers distances from 2km to 63.3km ultra as runners mark mid-July 2026.
More than 80 University of Canberra students across nine teams competed on the Gold Coast last October, securing two silver medals and a 1-0 finals win in women's football.
The Lawson introduces hotel-grade amenities including pool, infrared sauna, and yoga studios-a first for ACT residents seeking premium wellness.
Your guide to what's on, where to go, and what makes Woden tick this week.
A Braddon-based AI firm is helping Canberra's growing small business sector cut operational costs by up to 40% with conversational automation tools built for Australian compliance.
The Stage 2B Gungahlin tram line will land a new station in Kenny by 2028, fuelling a surge in land releases and development interest.
Economic activity in Canberra continues amid federal and local shifts, with public service and infrastructure projects driving change.
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