Hancock Prospecting Adds Gold to US Portfolio in $133 Million Shift
Gold exposure increased alongside defence holdings in Hancock Prospecting's US portfolio, part of a $133 million reallocation disclosed in May.
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Australian Lab Grown Diamond Brand Expands to Six Cities, Eight Markets
Novita Diamonds began in Australia and now runs 16 showrooms across four continents. Founder Iris Arnold built it on a simple bet: that buyers would choose lab grown stones once the price gap became impossible to ignore.
Winter Produce Peaks at Melbourne's Top Farmers Markets Now
Winter is peak season for some of Victoria's most nutritious produce, and the city's farmers markets are stacked with reasons to ditch the supermarket.
Gina Rinehart Bets $1 Billion on SpaceX in Boldest Move Yet
Australia's richest person has made one of the most striking moves of her career, taking a stake reported to be worth more than A$1 billion in Elon Musk's SpaceX, the largest single investment Hancock Prospecting has made outside its iron ore heartland.
Melbourne's job market in 2026: what the latest employment figures mean for you
With unemployment holding steady at 4.4% and thousands of new workers expected in health, education and professional services, here is a practical guide to what is happening in Melbourne's labour market.
Melbourne's Waterfront Makeover: Data Reveals Winners and Losers
Behind the glossy renders and ministerial press releases, the figures shaping Melbourne's two most contested precincts tell a more complicated story about who benefits and who gets left behind.
Melbourne's Film and VR Scene Defines Creative Hub Status
Innovative screenings and digital installations at local festivals are sharpening Melbourne's reputation as a hub for boundary-pushing arts.
The Data Statistics and Numbers Behind Melbourne's Housing Density Reform
A closer look at the numbers driving the debate on Melbourne's housing future
Melbourne Vendors Rush Pre-Auction Sales as Market Pressure Intensifies
Market dynamics shift as sellers opt for pre-auction certainty over the unpredictability of the weekend bidding floor.
Melbourne's Outer Suburbs Miss Out on City's Green Energy Promises
As the Allan government touts its renewable energy targets and urban greening programs, community members in Melbourne's outer suburbs say the benefits are landing everywhere except where they live.
Melbourne's Cycling Clubs, Routes and Criterium Scene Attract All Levels
Melbourne's flat bay trails, hilly Dandenong Ranges routes and lively criterium scene make it one of Australia's best cities for cyclists of every level.
Melbourne's Housing Density Reform Accelerates Amid Affordability Concerns
A crucial week for Melbourne's housing landscape as the Victorian government pushes forward with reforms amidst community debate and concerns over affordability and sustainability.