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Australia’s top businesswoman Gina Rinehart named Western Australian of the Year
Australia’s top businesswoman Gina Rinehart has been named Western Australian of the Year in recognition of her generous philanthropy and unrivalled corporate success. Mrs Rinehart, a leading figure in the mining and agricultural industries, received the prestigious honour at a gala dinner at Crown Ballroom where the finalists and ...
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Laud & Saviour
Western Australia’s top mining bosses have praised the leadership of outgoing Premier Mark McGowan — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — describing him as a “strong advocate” for the resources-reliant State. Hancock Prospecting executive chairman Gina Rinehart highlighted Mr McGowan’s management of the virus, which allowed WA’s resources sector ...
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Staff win $100,000 from boss
WHAT a great boss is Gina Rinehart. The wealthy mining and cattle queen generously gave 41 of her staff $100,000 each to celebrate her 41 years at Hancock. She declined to comment, but an executive assistant confirmed the details. Winners were drawn at random. The winners were junior members of the Hancock Resources ...
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New campaign launched to attract ex-defence members
Help us spread the word about our new pathways and employment opportunities.
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2023 National DIAA Dairy Awards | Bannister Downs wins a Champion Award
Super proud at Bannister Downs as this National competition attracted over 1000 product entries Australia-wide!!! Wonderful to be able to accept this award with our amazing partner, leader in Agriculture and patriotic Australian, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO.
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RCII reaches key milestones
Howard-Smith’s new role as chair will see him play a part in promoting the RCII to industry and encouraging participation. “The Resources Community Investment Initiative builds on the State’s ongoing collaboration with WA’s resources industry and provides a mechanism to partner to deliver projects with lasting benefits ...
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Miners urged to chip into already huge fund for ‘legacy projects’ across WA, sector stalwart appointed chair
The Resources Community Investment Initiative launched in November has already had $750 million committed by the sector’s biggest companies: Rio Tinto, BHP, Woodside, Chevron, Mineral Resources, Hancock Prospecting and its subsidiaries Roy Hill and Atlas Iron.
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Ngurra Kujungka Annual Interschool Swimming Carnival | 2023
Over 80 students and community members from Kunawarritji, Punmu, Warralong, Strelley and Marble Bar had a blast competing in swimming races and water safety games at the event. The carnival was also boosted by the attendance of two-time Olympian Blair Evans as part of the Hancock Prospecting partnership with the Australian ...
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Building an exceptional future
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Lest we forget
Today we remember and honour the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Their bravery and dedication have helped shape the Australia we know today. On this ANZAC Day, let us not only remember the sacrifices of those who have served, but let us also ...
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WA’s bedrock industry worth $246bn
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety data released today revealed a new annual sales record for the state of $246 billion, a $15 billion increase on last year’s record. “There was 855 million tonnes of iron ore sold from QA, the highest quantity on record for a single calendar or financial ...
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Atlas gets trucking on magnetite approvals
Atlas Iron is hoping to build a 3 million tonne per annum magnetite project in the Pilbara, with production to be trucked to Utah Point at Port Hedland for export. Hancock Prospecting Group chief executive of projects Sanjiv Manchanda said he was pleased to confirm the Ridley project had commenced formal ...
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Australians are ready, willing, and able to work – let them!
Currently, only 3 per cent of pensioners work in Australia, compared to 25 per cent in New Zealand. This is not because pensioners in Australia do not want to work. Research has shown that around one in five want to work, but do not, because of unfair tax and red tape barriers....
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Super is still a priority
“We also want a two-year trial for pensioners who want to work and work more. We need an NZ-style system that eliminates Centrelink reporting and requires pensioners to pay an agreed rate of income tax. It’s simple, fair, will help solve critical workforce shortages and boost the budget bottom ...
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