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New wave of investment into tourism

“Our natural experiences are already world-class, but we have to look at the weakest link, which at the moment is the accommodation and the service experience.” Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is among those advocating for new investment in marinas for the superyacht glitterati who would consider coming to Queensland for the Greatest Show on Earth. “There’s the opportunity for more marinas, including for the bigger spending larger yachts, with attractive marine surrounds, for example sandy bars, gourmet supplies, jewellery and clothing boutiques, ice cream parlours, cafes and restaurants, like they have overseas,” she said.

Remembrance Day |
11 November 2021

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
We will remember them.

Brisbane has a big chance at greatness

In my view, the government needs to now be part of meetings to: Engage with industry, investors and stakeholders to define what is possible and how we achieve it; Cut government tape, enabling facilities for Queenslanders and visitors to enjoy for many years; Plan for and co-ordinate significant infrastructure such as transport, accommodation, hospitals, airports, tourism etc; Encourage social/hospitality infrastructure like marinas, without deterring high end too, safe swimming places, entertainment precincts; Identify and copy the best planning and experiences from other Olympics; and Create a pro-Queensland theme, devoid of politics but instead with experiences to treasure for years to come.

MAKE QUEENSLAND GREAT

Queensland will host its biggest international event ever,
billions of people will be watching from around the world.
Our focus should be on the world’s best athletes and not
political agendas.
Gina Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting are proud to have
been supporting Australian athletes to represent our country
for many years, including as one of the two longest and
continuous major supporters of Swimming Queensland.

TOURISM BOSS WELCOMES DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR GKI

“We welcome this investment from a great Australian company and great Australian to this region on Queensland’s southern Great Barrier Reef,” Ms Carroll said. “After months of speculation it is indeed wonderful to have Hancock enter into an agreement to potentially acquire the Great Keppel Island resort project from Tower Holdings.

Billionaire Gina Rinehart poised to buy Great Keppel Island in Queensland for about $50m

Hancock Prospecting said with the announcement of the 2032 Olympics to be held in Brisbane, the redevelopment of Great Keppel Island presents as a great time to showcase Queensland as a premium, world class destination. “Currently, for various reasons, Great Keppel is not a showcase for Queensland. We wish to maintain and improve its natural beauty and tourist facilities, subject to all government approvals, enabling this to make possible, for Queenslanders and others to enjoy for generations to come,” the statement said.

Media Release: Hancock has entered into an agreement to potentially acquire the Great Keppel Island development project.

Hancock has entered into an agreement to potentially acquire the Great Keppel Island development project from Tower Holdings, subject to a myriad of state and local government approvals. The potential redevelopment of Great Keppel Island is an opportunity with Australian investment to make this one of the best resorts in Australia, with its special location and white sandy beaches.

McKillop to head Gina’s Hancock/Kidman operations

In the statement, Hancock chief executive Garry Korte said Mr McKillop had been charged with making the company’s agricultural division the leading agricultural business in the country. “We have made a head start, changing cattle care culture at Hancock, so that all our staff appreciate that, ‘happy healthy cattle are the best cattle’,” Mr Korte said.

Hancock Prospecting appoints John McKillop as CEO of Hancock Agriculture

We are pleased to confirm the appointment of John McKillop as the Chief Executive Officer of Hancock’s agricultural interests, including as the CEO of Kidman & Co, commencing on 1 November. John has an outstanding agricultural industry background, having held senior positions in multiple large, diversified agricultural businesses and industry bodies. John McKillop said “I am excited to be joining Mrs Rinehart and the teams at Hancock and Kidman. I have watched the rapid expansion of this business, together with the important improvements Garry has referred to, and what has been achieved is truly outstanding. I am looking forward to working with a Chairman and Boards that are focused on further growth, who are active with innovation and continuing with industry leading standards in employee safety and animal welfare.

A million reasons to smile

Roy Hill employees have banded together to donate $1 million to iconic Western Australian children’s charity Telethon in 2021. Across our operations from Perth to the Pilbara, and with the support and generosity of our Executive Chairman, Mrs Rinehart, we’re delighted to support the Telethon Trust and the amazing organisations who benefit from their funding. The donation has been made possible through a unique program called the Chairman’s Profit Share (CPS). Initiated by Mrs Rinehart, the CPS is designed to recognise and reward staff for their contribution to business performance, so when Roy Hill does well, our people do well.

Hancock Prospecting proudly supports the SAS and the SAS Resources Trust as Major Sponsor at their Annual Fundraising Dinner

Continuing with our support of this very worthy cause, Hancock Prospecting was proud to be joining our country’s military at the SAS Resources Fund Annual Dinner. This follows an earlier personal donation by Mrs. Rinehart of $1m which the SAS wanted earmarked for use in funding the legal defences of SAS servicemen, or ex servicemen, marking a change in the way the fund uses its resources.

A Fortunate Life: Tad Watroba

Tad Watroba describes himself as ‘the most fortunate mining engineer there is’. After more than 45 years in the business, his drive and passion are as fierce today as when he began his first job down a mine after graduating in 1973 from Krakow’s AGH University of Science and Technology, then known as the University of Mining and Metallurgy.