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He says he only found out about the “nature-positive” plan a few weeks ago, even though he is chairman of four listed companies and has investments in all pockets of the country. Gina Rinehart’s Hancock is the other company brave enough to publicly raise the alarm bells – most businesses seem to be hiding behind the Business Council of Australia, lobbying on their behalf, or worried about political backlash.

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Farmers impacted by natural disasters has benefited big time from the generous support of donors, who have kicked in well over $250,000 for the bush charity Rural Aid. Inspired by Rural Aid patron Gina Rinehart, considerably more than $250,000 was raised during Rural Aid’s Lunch Lunch held at the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane.

Rowing Australia Chief Executive Sarah Cook said the week was a “fantastic celebration” of the sport at the 2000 Olympic venue. Fittingly, the return to SIRC after five years also fell on the same year as the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are the ultimate goal for many who raced here.“It’s been really special to come back here in the Olympic and Paralympic year,” Cook said. “To have the opportunity to be at this fantastic legacy venue to see our Olympians and Paralympians who are preparing for Paris has been extraordinary. So, it’s just been a fantastic celebration.”

Congratulations to Lily Meneghel, GM Integrated Remote Operations, on winning the Peoples Choice Award at the The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia – Women in Resources Industry Awards (WIRA). A finalist for the Outstanding Woman in Resources Award, Lily’s nomination for these prestigious awards recognises her incredible personal career achievement and commitment to empowering others, particularly women, in the resources sector

The biggest week of Australian beach volleyball is underway on the Gold Coast with the 10-day Volleyslam festival being held in front of a picturesque backdrop, Coolangatta beach. Hancock Prospecting along with its Executive Chair, Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO, Volleyball Australia Patron, wish all the competitors the very best for a successful and enjoyable championship.

The Australian Rowing Championships (ARC) reach a critical juncture on Wednesday, with many small boat entries set to line up for their first major knock-out round, the semi-finals. Highlighting day three at the ARC are the Open Men’s Single Sculls semi-finals. Four of the 16 scullers to make semi-sinals after the heats and repechages are in the Australia Rowing Team recently named after selection trials at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

One of Gina Rinehart’s top lieutenants says the Albanese government’s so-called nature-positive laws pose a huge threat to farming and mining. Hancock Agriculture boss Adam Giles said the process “smelled” like a repeat of the shambolic Indigenous heritage legislation rolled out by West Australia’s Labor government last year.

“We absolutely love our jobs. Mrs Rinehart is an inspiration and has worked so hard to make this the best mine site in the world. We feel very privileged to be employed here and hope to stay with Roy Hill for many years to come,” Sonia says.