Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart

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Gina Rinehart is an Australian mining magnate and the executive chairman of Hancock Prospecting, a privately owned mineral exploration and extraction company. She is one of the wealthiest individuals in Australia and has been a prominent figure in the mining industry for decades. Rinehart's business acumen and influence in politics, particularly regarding issues such as mining regulations and foreign investment, have made her a controversial figure. Her philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and health, have also drawn attention.

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Gina Rinehart welcomed David Brat, the incoming US ambassador to Australia.

the new mayor and community backlash to Bondi Junction masterplan
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-18
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Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person and hosted a $15,000-a-head dinner.

The rise of the One Nation-curious CEO
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-16
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Gina Rinehart wants Pauline Hanson to taunt Andrew Hastie as a 'traitor' in a cartoon spoof.

Why Andrew Hastie v Pauline Hanson is a defining moment for One Nation and the Coalition
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-11
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Gina Rinehart is a billionaire mining magnate who sought to influence Henry Pike's political stance.

Inside his feud with Gina Rinehart
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-11
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Gina Rinehart is a billionaire whose funding for Karl Stefanovic's show is speculated to have dried up.

Where is Karl Stefanovic, One Nation not on message and Nine’s 70 years
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-11
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Gina Rinehart tipped in $1.4 billion into the SpaceX float.

Australian Robyn Denholm could hand Musk a trillion-dollar payday
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-12
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Gina Rinehart has the entire right-wing media at her beck and call.

What apology over Gina Rinehart skit tells us about Hugh Marks’ ABC. It’s not good
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-11
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Gina Rinehart invested $1.4 billion of her fortune into SpaceX, reflecting her well-established Musk fan-girl credentials.

Australian shareholders burned by investment in SpaceX
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-11
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Gina Rinehart is noted as Australia's richest person and is involved in a significant stake in Southern Cross Media.

Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) results: Revenue drops
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-11
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Gina Rinehart’s mining company has accused the ABC of dehumanising its executive chairwoman and endorsing sexual torture.

Hancock Prospecting demands editorial changes following controversial segment
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-08
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Hanson denied she had left rooms empty in London during a trip to Italy to meet mining billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Hanson feuds with media, concedes using party funds for luxury hotel
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-07
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Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest woman and a high-profile backer of One Nation, praised by Rita Panahi.

Now-removed Four Corners episode is ‘remarkably similar’ to this book
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-06
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Hanson flew to Italy to meet with mining billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Pauline Hanson used party funds to pay for a five-star London hotel
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-06
5.0

Gina Rinehart is a billionaire mining magnate who has threatened the ABC with legal action over a satirical episode of their program.

Gina Rinehart Race Around the World sketch: ABC apologises
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-06
4.0

Gina Rinehart is a mining billionaire who hosts fundraising dinners for One Nation.

Where does Pauline Hanson get her money to fund campaign?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-03
5.0

Perhaps the required campaign budget, typically several hundred thousand dollars per electorate, will be covered by Gina Rinehart or Clive Palmer.

Pauline Hanson as PM? The maths versus the mirage
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-01
6.0

Hanson now has the support of the nation’s richest person, billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce mount Dubbo charm offensive
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-31
7.0

Gina Rinehart was referenced in a controversial film by Kate McGuinness that led to accusations of inciting violence.

Contestant Kate McGuinness apologises after Gina Rinehart comments spark ABC ombudsman review
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-30
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Hanson praised Rinehart’s business success, saying the mining magnate had 'done it tough' and built her company from difficult beginnings.

Pauline Hanson reveals Gina Rinehart paid for London, Rome and Sicily flights
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-28
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Mining baron Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, funded an incentive scheme for gold medalists.

Scottish swimmer breaks Aussie sweep
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-26
7.0

Gina Rinehart is a billionaire benefactor who has confirmed she would again pay medal bonuses to Australian swimmers at the Commonwealth Games.

Australian swimmers warned not to thank Gina Rinehart during media interviews
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-23
7.0

Gina Rinehart is a mining billionaire who gifted a private jet to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

ATO pursuit of Chinese billionaire Phillip Dong Fang Lee revealed in secret documents
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-23
4.0

Gina Rinehart is suggested to leave a lasting legacy by providing funds for women's refuges.

Hanson’s DV shocker is a shameless attempt to win men over
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-23
6.0

Gina Rinehart is a billionaire who funded a trip for Pauline Hanson to Europe.

Why Leigh Sales shut down Mamamia discussion
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-21
5.0

Gina Rinehart was mentioned in relation to her funded trip to Europe with Pauline Hanson.

Barnaby Joyce barks back at criticism of him shouting at dog Stella on live TV
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-21
5.0

Hanson was seen relaxing in Italy with billionaire friend Gina Rinehart.

MP clashes with Sarah Ferguson over Pauline Hanson and immigration policy
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-20
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Billionaire Gina Rinehart was seen traveling with Pauline Hanson.

Amazon founder slips into Park Hyatt bar for a negroni
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-19
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