Latest finance stories from Canberra, updated daily.
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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.
8 August 2026written 4 August 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): investingnews.com, mining.com
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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.
3 August 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): forbes.com
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The ASX 200 in AUD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Canberra investors and superannuation and retirement balances.
29 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): finance.yahoo.com, finance.yahoo.com, finance.yahoo.com +6 more
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A plain-English guide to standard tenancy terms, your rights as a renter, and where to turn when something goes wrong in the ACT
25 July 2026written 25 June 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): act.gov.au
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Toll reductions and public transport relief take effect across NSW, affecting ACT residents who cross the border regularly.
25 July 2026written 30 June 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au
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What Canberra first home buyers can claim in 2026: the First Home Owner Grant, the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, stamp duty relief, and the national shared equity program, all explained simply.
25 July 2026written 25 June 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): revenue.act.gov.au, firsthomebuyers.gov.au
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Understanding how market indicators and capital movements impact job growth and skills investment in Australia’s capital.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): canberra.com.au
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As the local job landscape evolves, a Canberra-based startup is pioneering adaptive strategies for workforce resilience.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): businessnewsaustralia.com
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Amid market shifts, Canberra’s business community is leveraging events to build connections and economic advantage.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): canberra.com.au, amcham.com.au, eventbrite.com
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New businesses are transforming retail and services, affecting employment opportunities and cost of living for residents across the city.
25 July 2026written 2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au, abc.net.au
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While fresh capital and programs boost local innovation, Canberra’s startup sector navigates several headwinds this year.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): startupdaily.net, linkedin.com, alumni.csiro.au +6 more
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Canberra’s innovation ecosystem gains momentum from international venture capital flows and targeted local government funding programs.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): marketinginasia.com, getthewordout.com.au, getthewordout.com.au +4 more
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Despite vigorous growth and strong community support, Canberra’s small businesses grapple with rising costs and financing hurdles this year.
25 July 2026written 16 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): outincanberra.com.au, canberraba.com.au, hercanberra.com.au +8 more
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A snapshot of current office and mixed-use development activity across the nation's capital.
25 July 2026written 18 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): region.com.au, greenstreetnews.com, civium.com.au +4 more
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Local entrepreneurs and service providers are stepping into opportunities created by changing consumer and infrastructure landscapes in the capital.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): canberra.com.au, canberrabusiness.com, hercanberra.com.au
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New store launches from Fricken to Spotlight highlight evolving consumer preferences and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Canberra’s competitive markets.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): hercanberra.com.au, outincanberra.com.au, marketinginasia.com +1 more