finance
Hancock Prospecting Adds Gold to US Portfolio in $133 Million Shift
Gold exposure increased alongside defence holdings in Hancock Prospecting's US portfolio, part of a $133 million reallocation disclosed in May.
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Australian Lab Grown Diamond Brand Expands to Six Cities, Eight Markets
Novita Diamonds began in Australia and now runs 16 showrooms across four continents. Founder Iris Arnold built it on a simple bet: that buyers would choose lab grown stones once the price gap became impossible to ignore.
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wellness
Winter Produce Peaks at Melbourne's Top Farmers Markets Now
Winter is peak season for some of Victoria's most nutritious produce, and the city's farmers markets are stacked with reasons to ditch the supermarket.
finance
Gina Rinehart Bets $1 Billion on SpaceX in Boldest Move Yet
Australia's richest person has made one of the most striking moves of her career, taking a stake reported to be worth more than A$1 billion in Elon Musk's SpaceX, the largest single investment Hancock Prospecting has made outside its iron ore heartland.
property
Melbourne Auction Clearance Rates Jump to 74% in July
Melbourne auction clearance rates climbed to 74% in early July. Inner East suburbs like Kew and Frankston corridor show strongest demand as winter listings slow.
wellness
Wellness Facilities to Know in Melbourne
New bathhouses, studios and clubs are expanding local options for recovery and fitness.
sport
Melbourne's Cycling Clubs, Routes and Criterium Scene Attract All Levels
Melbourne's flat bay trails, hilly Dandenong Ranges routes and lively criterium scene make it one of Australia's best cities for cyclists of every level.
community
Fitzroy's Brunswick Street Thrives as Bohemian Community Shapes Local Culture
As Brunswick Street finds its rhythm, the suburb continues to balance its bohemian roots with community connection.
news
Melbourne's Outer Suburbs Miss Out on City's Green Energy Promises
As the Allan government touts its renewable energy targets and urban greening programs, community members in Melbourne's outer suburbs say the benefits are landing everywhere except where they live.
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Melbourne's Housing Density Reform Accelerates Amid Affordability Concerns
A crucial week for Melbourne's housing landscape as the Victorian government pushes forward with reforms amidst community debate and concerns over affordability and sustainability.
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Melbourne's Waterfront Makeover: Data Reveals Winners and Losers
Behind the glossy renders and ministerial press releases, the figures shaping Melbourne's two most contested precincts tell a more complicated story about who benefits and who gets left behind.
finance
Melbourne's job market in 2026: what the latest employment figures mean for you
With unemployment holding steady at 4.4% and thousands of new workers expected in health, education and professional services, here is a practical guide to what is happening in Melbourne's labour market.