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The country’s richest person has bought stocks linked to Trump, Musk and Murdoch, plus, some of her pet projects.

For most people who have travelled through WA’s South West, the popular Bunbury’s Farmers Markets have likely featured as a necessary stop on the way to or from Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River.

Western Australia’s first targeted accommodation program designed to support local veterans, Sir Valston Hancock House, was officially opened on 25 September 2024

GINA Rinehart’s relentless expansion into Wagyu beef production has continued into 2025, with her Hancock Agriculture and 2GR Wagyu business recently settling on its off-market purchase of 10,000ha Wongaboori Station in central western NSW.

Mid-year resource estimate to pave the way for Ecuadorian gold project scoping study

The resources industry has warned that mining in Western Australia will be devastated unless the Native Title Act is changed quickly.

Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart increased her donations to the center-right Liberal National opposition by more than 200% in the most recent political contribution data, as the country’s billionaires bet big on both major parties ahead of a national election that is due by May 17.

The federal government has made a powerful enemy for itself in the west after the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA said it would fight Labor’s push for so-called nature-positive laws.

Almost 140,000 revellers enjoyed a spectacular fireworks and drone display from across the City as part of the Hancock Prospecting Australia Day Celebrations.

“It Was a Triumph for Australia and Perth” — Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas on Australia Day Celebrations.

It wasn’t just happy families impressed with the show, with former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in attendance.

It’s a time to reflect on our past, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the future.