Hancock Prospecting Shifts $133M Into Defence Giants, Boosts Gold Holdings
Hancock Prospecting added CrowdStrike, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and RTX in a $133 million shift toward defence and gold.
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Queensland Buyers Drive Lab Grown Diamond Retail Expansion Across Six Cities
Brisbane sits inside one of the fastest-moving markets for laboratory-grown stones. Novita Diamonds, founded in Australia by Iris Arnold, has built a six-city domestic showroom network on that demand.
Brisbane Council's Free Senior Fitness Classes Fill Up-Here's How to Join
Brisbane City Council is running no-cost group exercise classes for residents aged 55 and over at parks and community centres across the city, and health advocates say the timing couldn't be better.
Brisbane Schools Overhaul Sparks Parent and Principal Debate on Funding
Parents, principals and local organisations in Brisbane respond to new state school funding, behaviour initiatives and technology adjustments affecting students across the city.
Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy
Anthony Albanese dismisses concerns about federal tax changes, claiming opposition concerns are temporary and will ultimately dissipate.
Federal tax changes may ease pressure on Queensland families after last-minute Labor shift
The government's late retreat on the controversial 'widow tax' signals potential relief for more Queensland households grappling with cost-of-living pressures.
Hancock Prospecting Shifts $3.3B US Portfolio to Defence, Gold, Rare Earths
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has reshaped its US equity portfolio in 2026, tilting a book worth around US$3.3 billion toward defence contractors, gold and rare earths, a shift that mirrors the geopolitical themes now driving much of her dealmaking.
Meal Prep Strategies for Busy Families and Workers in Brisbane
From West End kitchens to Teneriffe rooftops, meal prepping is helping locals save time, money and stress while eating well.
Woolloongabba becomes Brisbane's hottest commercial investment destination ahead of Olympics.
Transport upgrades and the 2032 Olympic timeline are steering commercial buyers toward the inner-south precinct.
Brisbane's Smart City Expansion Creates New Tech Jobs for Workers
Council sensor rollouts and data platforms are shifting hiring patterns for tech roles in the city.
Brisbane's Seasonal Guide: When Whales Arrive and Storms Hit
From winter whale migrations to summer storm cycles, here is how to time your next adventure in Brisbane.
Brisbane community members discuss effects of transport infrastructure works
Residents across the city are considering how several major projects will change daily travel and local connections.