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Resources, Energy Stocks Slide as ASX 200 Drops to 8,806

Local investors in Townsville's resources and energy exposures confront softer equity benchmarks and sliding gold prices despite firmer crude.

By Townsville Markets Desk · 4 August 2026 · 1 min read

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Gina Rinehart Donates $60 Million Supporting Australian Olympic Athletes

Gina Rinehart has contributed more than $60 million to Australian Olympic athletes, making her the largest individual benefactor of elite sport in the country.

AI-generated · 8 August 2026 · 1 min read

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