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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 20261 min read
Sources: investingnews.com, mining.com, hancockprospecting.com.au
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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
Sources: investing.com, investingnews.com, stockhead.com.au +1 more
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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
Sources: finance.yahoo.com
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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 20264 min read
Sources: act.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 20262 min read
Sources: canberra.com.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 20264 min read
Sources: revenue.act.gov.au, firsthomebuyers.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 20261 min read
Sources: abc.net.au
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As the local job landscape evolves, a Canberra-based startup is pioneering adaptive strategies for workforce resilience.
25 July 20262 min read
Sources: canberratimes.com.au, businessnewsaustralia.com
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Amid market shifts, Canberra’s business community is leveraging events to build connections and economic advantage.
25 July 20262 min read
Sources: canberra.com.au, amcham.com.au, eventbrite.com
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While fresh capital and programs boost local innovation, Canberra’s startup sector navigates several headwinds this year.
25 July 20263 min read
Sources: startupdaily.net, linkedin.com, alumni.csiro.au +7 more
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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 20262 min read
Sources: abc.net.au, abc.net.au
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Canberra’s innovation ecosystem gains momentum from international venture capital flows and targeted local government funding programs.
25 July 20263 min read
Sources: marketinginasia.com, getthewordout.com.au, canberratimes.com.au +5 more
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A snapshot of current office and mixed-use development activity across the nation's capital.
25 July 20262 min read
Sources: region.com.au, greenstreetnews.com, civium.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 20263 min read
Sources: outincanberra.com.au, canberraba.com.au, hercanberra.com.au +10 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 20262 min read
Sources: canberra.com.au, canberrabusiness.com, hercanberra.com.au
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A $50 million state-backed venture fund and local grants programs are linking Canberra's emerging tech firms with international market trends in AI, quantum, and clean energy.
25 July 20263 min read
Sources: startupdaily.net, linkedin.com, alumni.csiro.au +9 more
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Grant support through local programs helps the zero-trust storage firm and similar ventures advance their early-stage projects.
25 July 20262 min read
Sources: startupdaily.net, linkedin.com, insidesmallbusiness.com.au +4 more
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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 20263 min read
Sources: canberratimes.com.au, hercanberra.com.au, outincanberra.com.au +2 more