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finance
Behind the headlines about individual deals lies a coherent strategy. Gina Rinehart has quietly built a global critical-minerals portfolio that spans rare earths, lithium, copper, potash and gas, with strategic stakes reaching across five continents, a deliberate attempt to place Hancock Prospecting at the centre of the materials that will define the coming decades.
wellness
Gold Coast locals are discovering weekly 5k events that combine running, walking and community at accessible parks across the region.
finance
Federal construction program falls short, deepening the home shortage crisis affecting Gold Coast buyers and renters.
news
Decades of planning battles, two Olympics bids and a pandemic that reshaped commuter habits have quietly built the political case for extending the city's light rail north to Burleigh Heads and south to the airport.
lifestyle
From Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, the people of Gold Coast are what bring this vibrant city to life
news
With six years until the Brisbane-South-East Queensland Games, the Gold Coast is betting big on Coomera and Robina, and global precedent says timing is everything.
community
Discover beyond the theme parks: pristine beaches, scenic hinterland walks, and acclaimed restaurants worth the visit this weekend.
finance
Hancock Prospecting's stake in MP Materials extends Gina Rinehart's rare earths strategy into the United States, where supply-chain policy is moving fastest.
Politics
A push to speed up development approvals on the Gold Coast is raising questions about whether residents will have adequate time to object to local projects.
property
With property prices surging in hotspots like Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads, renters are weighing up the real cost of leasing versus buying on the glitter strip.
news
Gold Coast locals describe daily disruptions from short-term rentals in their streets as council weighs new rules ahead of the 2032 Games.
news
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