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Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Hancock Prospecting

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part VI

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Saturday Night Fever" (The Bee Gees)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"True Blue" (John Williamson)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)
"The Winner Takes It All" (ABBA)
"Under Pressure" (David Bowie and Queen)
"Man In Black" (Johnny Cash)
"I See Red" (Split Enz)
"Iron Man" (Black Sabbath)

Google AI Getting Results From Numerous Websites, Platforms, et al; Media Man and associates enjoy lift in SEO, GEO, Top 10 catergories

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn Has Big loss to CM Punk Monday Night in Chi-Town! See WWE YouTube for backstage Zayn break down!

WWE SmackDown: CM Punk buzz is here. OK, USA

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar

Road To WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (New York, MSG) July 18; Danhausen Is Poster Child of NYC! Rhodes and Punk vs Gunther and Zayn!

It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT: The Don Still Rules; EVIL On The Hunt; Nattie Eyes Shades Of Gray Women's Champ; Gray wins! Road To Heatwave 2026!

Google Cloud Summit Took Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!; Google Disrupts! ; Australian Market Warmish To Google AI, Overall Products And Services; Team Alphabet! Google Summits Prep Potential Employees Or Contract Placements?! Motivates Go-Getters To Sign With The Big G! Webby's Still Buzzing! Google Clound edits Media Man highlight photos and videos.

Google Says Again To "Make Useful Content For Humans"

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto and BHP shines most of time!

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Internet Media Biz: General Public Sees Through Slop Websites; Well Established Website Portals Win!

Aussie Media Karl Continues To Take The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News; Team KK Enjoying Early Success! One Nation UK Media Blitz!

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured. Let's F'N Go!

Aussie Truth Tellers In Vogue

WWE SmackDown: CM Punk Buzz; You're WWE Champ?! Ricky Saints buzz, Williams vs Hayes. Corbin! Gunther gets physical with WWE SM GM Nick Aldis!

Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! Brock-Togon! UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most: Road To UFC 329; WWE RAW - CM Punk def Sami Zayn: Tick Tok! Baron Corbin returns and out-tricks Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes!

WWE RAW- CM Punk def Zayn - WWE Title - Fresh Victory On RAW. Chicago! "Ma Baker" (Boney M.) "The Meanest Cat"! Zayn goes nuts backstage post loss. Captured on film! WWE YouTube pumping with heat and buzz! Emotion sells! Health and well-being check buzz per WWE SmackDown call to Nick Aldis!

Australian Media Community Says Goodbye To "The Human Headline" Derryn Hinch; RIP Legend

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 11

Markets

After The Bell

ASX 200 futures up 3 points: 8741

AUD flat at US69.41¢

Bitcoin $64,103.21 +0.17%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P +0.8%
Nasdaq +1.3%

VIX -1.0 to 15.84
Gold +1.1% to $US4,123.64 an ounce
Brent oil -2.6% at $US76.02 a barrel
Iron ore -0.3% at $US98.70 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.53%
Australia 4.87%

News Lead Up

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.6939 USD (up $0.0009 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.70 USD (down $0.55 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $71.77 USD (down $2.99 USD)
Gold Price: $4,123.44 USD (up $48.03 USD)
Copper Price: $6.2495 USD (up $0.1320 USD)
Dow Jones: 52,487.41 (up 139.02 points)

News

Miners, Rio drag ASX lower; FDC soars 12pc on debut
The Australian sharemarket declined for the fourth day in a row on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 22.60 points at 8762.50. Investors were unnerved by the renewal of conflict in the Middle East, although oil steadied after jumping more than five per cent on Wednesday. FDC Consolidated jumped 12 per cent to $3.37 after it debuted on the ASX at an IPO price of $3 and Santos was up by two per cent to $7.65, but Rio Tinto fell by 3.3 per cent to $158.52 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock. (RMS). (Media Man: Again, play the long game to win).

News Lead Up

48 Hours Ago

ASX pares losses as Iran strikes fuel oil surge

The Australian sharemarket edged lower on Wednesday, in response to new US airstrikes on Iran that could jeopardise the peace process. The S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.02 per cent to close at 8,785.1 points, although it was down 1.4 per cent early in the session. BHP fell 2.3 per cent to $57.51, Telstra was three per cent lower at $4.92 in response to a mobile network outage, and WiseTech Global shed 7.3 per cent to finish at $34.65. However, Santos rose 5.8 per cent to $7.20 and the ANZ Bank added 1.2 per cent to close at $35.87.

News Lead Up (Australia)

AI jitters hit ASX miners; bank stocks jump

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Tuesday, with a sell-off in South Korea and renewed tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment; the S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.03 per cent to close at 8,803.9 points. BHP was down 1.9 per cent at $58.87, Santos shed 1.5 per cent to end the session at $7.09 and The A2 Milk Company fell 4.4 per cent to $7.37. However, WiseTech Global rose 5.7 per cent to $37.37 and Westpac rose 2.4 per cent to $36.16. (RMS)

(Media Man Peg-On: Pop Culture):

"No Milk Today"

Herman's Hermits
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yW-n0DJFalY&list=RDyW-n0DJFalY&start_radio=1

"Old and Wise"

The Alan Parsons Project
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FDlDKvidYbk&list=RDFDlDKvidYbk&start_radio=1

News Media/Sports Media

Foxtel goes global to fund record NRL deal

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys says the National Rugby League's new seven-year broadcasting rights deal will "future proof" the game. He adds that the record $5.3bn deal will allow the NRL to grow both in Australia and internationally. Incumbent broadcasters Foxtel and Nine Entertainment have retained the rights; every match in the regular season and the finals will be televised by Foxtel and its Kayo Sports streaming service, while Nine will show three matches per week and have exclusive rights to the NRL grand final and the State of Origin series. New Zealand pay-TV network Sky is also included in the deal. The NRL and Foxtel owner DAZN will establish a revenue-sharing deal which is aimed at launching the league in new markets. (RMS)

News Lead Up

Pop Culture/Pro Wrestling

60 Hours Ago

Hulk Hogan's Shocking Heel Turn Launches nWo 30 Years Ago

On July 7, 1996, at WCW's Bash at the Beach, Hogan betrayed his teammates during a six-man tag match against Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, forming the New World Order and declaring it wrestling's future. Fans threw trash and one even jumped the barricade in outrage as boos filled the Ocean Center. The turn fueled WCW Nitro's 83-week ratings dominance over WWF Raw, sparked the Monday Night Wars, and reshaped wrestling with edgier storylines and the Attitude Era. (Media Man Peg-On): The legend of Hulk Hogan and the nWo will live forever!

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TKO (WWE, UFC etc) Looking For Another Lift Before Or After The Bell; Give another 12 hours + to win! Road 2 SummerSlam; Road to UFC 329 on July 11 (Las Vegas, USA)

TKO Holdings
$184.40
-3.78 -2.01%

*balls softer again overnight. Paul Heyman mastermind to be put to test with TKO beancounters again?! 'What's Your Hussle' launches via Looking4Larry. UFC's Dana White looking for a run for his money. Did CM Punk victory over Sami Zayn help lift the share price? Not in last 48 hours. At least for a day, but now down again! It's free to ask about these things! MGM Casino Live campaign overall success! Red and Black winning!? Punk wears Bret "Hitman" Hart colours in winning effort of Zayn. Bring on WWE SummerSlam: Feel The Heat. Keep Saudi and MI on US soil happy to get a lift? Ramp merch. Stockmarket hausen! CM Punk GTS victory help give a merch element lift?! It appears so! Punk buzz. Zami goes nuts and breaks down after Punk loss, captured on film! UFC 329 Mystic Mac buzz! Against All Odds! Mac may help share lift with a strong weekend showing. Team McGregor.

Alphabet Inc Class A
$357.18
-1.71 -0.48%

*another mild Alphabet dip overnight. Alpha seeks to be bullish again! Webby's who are Google Friendly and Google AI Search Friendly playing the long game!

Netflix
$73.37
-2.10 -2.78%

*John Cena's reps for Little Brother seen this?! Enjoyed bump brother! Now dipped again! Wainting to bump back up againt brother! Netflix looks to slam naysayers!

Paramount Skydance Corp
$9.41
+0.080 +0.86%

*Para up overnight. One of only a few streamers who finished the week stronger, with all the others above in a weeker position than start of the week! Para bouncing back like a UFC world champ. Looking for a win via ground and pound like McGregor knows a thing of two about .. lead up to this weekend! Comon's Mystic McGregor Magic In Motion. Make a comeback victory for UFC and Parra! Less than 48 hour To Mystic Mac Return To Octagon! Needed and got a kick along of share price to lift streaming partner! Team Media Man McGregor: Against All Odds! Like Rocky, Rambo and The Terminator, Paramount Will Be Back .. just in perfect time right Arnie! Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 or T-800 !

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Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'

Google Arts & Culture wins Media Man 'Art and Creative' Website Of The Month

News

Gold Movie

Gold is a 2016 American epic crime drama film directed by Stephen Gaghan and written by Patrick Massett and John Zinman. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, Craig T. Nelson, Stacy Keach and Bruce Greenwood. The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1997 Bre-X mining scandal, when a massive gold deposit was supposedly discovered in the jungles of Indonesia; however, for legal reasons and to enhance the appeal of the film, character names and story details were changed.

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

Gold is the epic tale of one man's pursuit of the American dream, to discover gold. Starring Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club, The Wolf Of Wall Street) as Kenny Wells, a modern day prospector desperate for a lucky break, he teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on an amazing journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Getting the gold was hard, but keeping it would be even harder, sparking an adventure through the most powerful boardrooms of Wall Street. The film is inspired by a true story.

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

Netflix Dominance: Industry analysts increasingly cite Netflix as the victor. In January 2026, Netflix reported 18% year-over-year revenue growth and is currently pursuing a high-stakes $83 billion all-cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets (including HBO/Max).

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

YouTube's Rise: Some experts argue YouTube is the true winner of the broader attention economy, surpassing traditional streaming services in total viewership by pivoting back to user-generated content.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL) is a privately owned Australian mineral exploration and agriculture company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. As of 2026, it is recognized as one of the most successful private companies in Australian history.

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

The company was founded on November 25, 1955, by Lang Hancock, who is credited with discovering the world's largest iron ore deposit in 1952. When Gina Rinehart took over following his death in 1992, the company was in a precarious financial state with significant debt.

News

Gold (1974)

Gold is a 1974 British action-thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, starring Roger Moore and Susannah York. Based on the 1970 novel Gold Mine by Wilbur Smith, the film is set in the South African goldfields and follows a conspiracy by a global syndicate to manipulate the price of gold by sabotaging a rich mine.

Plot: Rod Slater (Moore), a newly appointed general manager, is manipulated by his boss, Manfred Steyner (Bradford Dillman), into drilling through a protective barrier into a subterranean lake. This is intended to flood the mine, causing a global gold shortage and driving up prices for a greedy cabal.

Production Controversy: The film was controversially shot on location in South Africa during the apartheid era. This led to a "black ban" by British film unions, though some crew members defied it to work on the production.

James Bond Connection: Many crew members were veterans of the James Bond franchise, including director Peter Hunt (On Her Majesty's Secret Service), editor John Glen, and title designer Maurice Binder.

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films.

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here, I could have sworn These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh, but I'm proud of you, but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

Gary Kemp wrote both the music and lyrics; the song was produced by the partnership of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. The music video was filmed on location in Carmona, Spain and directed by Brian Duffy. The video featured Sadie Frost as a gold-painted nymph, in one of her earlier roles. Some parts of the music video were also filmed in Leighton House, which was also used in the video for "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers.

Spandau Ballet are one of Britain’s great iconic bands having sold over 25 million records, scored numerous multi-platinum albums and amassed 23 hit singles across the globe since their humble beginnings as a group of friends with dreams of stardom in the late 1970s. It wasn’t long before they became fully-fledged members of the iconic Blitz Club scene and established themselves as one of the super-groups of the 80s.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.
Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

News

The Australian Financial Review wins Media Man 'Newspaper Of The Month' award

Roy Morgan wins Media Man 'News Services Business Of The Month' award

Sky News Australia wins Media Man 'Australian Media Outlet Of The Month' award

WWE wins 'Wrestling Promotion Of the Month' award; Runner-up: Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'; Runner-up: LinkedIn

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Pop Culture Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

Media Man Series

God def Devil
The Vision def Street Profits - Rematch - Texas Tornado
Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs The Judgement Day
Team Trump def Team Left
Dana White def Naysayers
Sydney Sweeney def critics
Pauline Hanson def critics
Aussie Monos vs Aussie Multis
SpaceX def everyone
CM def Zayn
Kross Cult vs Zayn Z's
Priest vs Mr AAA
El Grande Americano vs Bronco Nima
Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE SummerSlam
Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins - WWE SummerSlam
Mr NXT vs Mr AEW
Mr AAA vs Mr AEW
Rhea Ripley vs Blackheart
Conor McGregor vs critics
Kross Club vs NWO
Sten Lee (Marvel) vs DC Comics (Team Warner)
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Mr YouTube vs Mr Rumble
Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
Grey vs Nattie - WWE NXT
Tony D'Angelo vs Mr EVIL - NXT
Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker - WWE Night of Champions
WWE vs everyone - WWE Satuday Night's Main Event - July 18 - Madison Square Garden, NYC
Aussie Karl and Aussie Kyle vs Nine and Mainstream
Zayn and Jimmy Uso vs IWC?!
Higher Power vs The Darkness
Zayn vs Kross
Priest vs Vikingo
Pro Surfers vs Free Surfers
Neo vs Agent Smith
Mr Cash vs Mr Dotcom
Money INC vs Money Machine: Special Ref: IRS

Best Quotes

"Business is like baking a cake. You have to have all of the right ingredients" Elon Musk, X Corp

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

"If you show me someone who's afraid of failure, I'll show you someone who is not a groundbreaking, innovative pioneer of a certain industry" Paul Heyman

"It's the beauty of WWE. We use all our platforms to cross-promote each other and vice versa" Triple H

"That's Life" Derryn Hinch

"Keep going and going" Sylvester Stallone

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part II

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

July 7, 2026

"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Monday, Monday" *The Mamas & the Papas)
"Manic Monday" (The Bangles)
"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Big Wednesday" movie theme (The South Swell)
"I've Got Friday On My Mind" (The Easybeats)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)
"Advance Australia Fair" National anthem of Australia (Peter Dodds McCormick)
"Great Southern Land" (Icehouse)
"Free Bird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Hell's Bells" (AC/DC)
"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)
"Judas" (FOZZY)
"He's a Rebel" (The Crystals) ; Media dedication to Killer Kross
"Neva Play" (Megan Thee Stallion)
"It's Good News Week" (Hedgehoppers Anonymous)
"Canary In A Coal Mine" (The Police)
"Crash" (The Human League)
"It's All About The Money" (Jimmy Hart and JJ Maguire)

WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules! Sami Zayn New WWE Champ: Wins Big In Riyadh, Saudi'; Big loss to CM Punk Monday Night in Chi-Town!

Oba Femi Is WWE King Of The Ring; Target Brock Lesnar

Road To WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (New York, MSG) July 18; Danhausen Is Poster Child of NYC!

It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

WWE NXT Great American Bash: Fallout: The Don Retains Gold; EVIL On The Hunt; Nattie Eyes Shades Of Gray Women's Champ; Road To Heatwave 2026!

Google Cloud Summit Took Over Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia; Google A.I Sports!; Google Disrupts Aussie Newsrooms! ; Australian Market Warmish To Google AI, Overall Products And Services; Team Alphabet! Google Summits Prep Potential Employees Or Contact Placements?! Motivates Go-Getters To Sign With The Big G!

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under; Rio Tinto shines

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team Bulldozer: Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

Aussie Media Karl Takes The Beef To Nine; One Nation Australia Pauline Extends Olive Branch; UK Piers Broadcast Delivers And Dishes Up News

Aussie King Kyle Fan Of One Nation; Right Man, Right Placel Right On Time; Indy Podcast Tag Team Biz Plan Green Lit; Domain's Of Truth Secured. Let's F'N Go!

Aussie Truth Tellers In And Around Media vs Corp Media Liars

Road To WWE SummerSlam: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi - WWE Hell In A Cell! Brock-Tagon! UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most: Road To UFC 329; WWE Night Of Champions: Sami Zayn Gets WWE Gold In Saudi: 20 years in the making! Tick Tok!

WWE RAW- CM Punk def Zayn - WWE Title - Fresh Victory Tonight! Chicago! "Ma Baker" (Boney M.) "The Meanest Cat"!

Past, Present And Future

July 2026

July 7

Markets

ASX 200 futures down 3 points/0.03%: 8807

AUD +0.2% to US69.55¢

Bitcoin $63,004.86 +0.28%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P +0.7%
Nasdaq +1.1%

VIX -0.24 to 15.57
Gold -0.3% to $US4165.23 an ounce
Brent oil -0.2% to $US72.01 a barrel
Iron ore +0.6% to $US98.40 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.47%
Australia 4.78%

News

Numbers Double Check

July 7

Australian Dollar: $0.6952 USD (up $0.0020 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.40 USD (up $0.30 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $68.68 USD (down $0.10 USD)
Gold Price: $4,164.96 USD (down $10.11 USD)
Copper Price: $6.2495 USD (up $0.0255 USD)
Dow Jones: 53,055.91 (up 155.84 points)

News (Australia)

Shares end touch lower; CSL hits May peak

The Australian sharemarket lost ground on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.02 per cent to close at 8,831 points. BHP fell 0.8 per cent to $60.02, Genesis Minerals shed 4.1 per cent to end the session at $6.03 and Westpac was down 1.1 per cent at $35.29. However, CSL was up two per cent at $124.23, Santos advanced 1.4 per cent to $7.20 and WiseTech Global rose 7.3 per cent to $35.37.

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Workers back strike option at BHP's Port Hedland hub

The Australian Workers Union's ballot on protected industrial action has been supported by about 97 per cent of its members at BHP's iron ore export hub in the Pilbara. The AWU voted to join with several other unions in threatening to take industrial action at Port Hedland; they will be required to provide five days' notice if they opt to proceed with work bans. BHP shipped 290 million tonnes of iron ore via Port Hedland in 2025-26, and says it could lose about $100m worth of revenue per day if the port is shut down due to industrial action. (RMS)

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Microsoft play puts heat on AI giants

News Corporation and the Guardian have previously struck global deals with OpenAI for some access to their content. However, Nine Entertainment's deal with Microsoft - which allows the latter's Copilot artificial intelligence platform to use content from Nine's mastheads in search results - is the first time a major Australian news publisher has signed a local licensing arrangement for its copyrighted material with a global technology company. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's former chairman Rod Sims says Nine's deal will set an important precedent, and shows that the nation's Australia's copyright laws are "fit for purpose". (RMS)

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Just six of this year's IPOs are in the green

There have been mixed fortunes for the 17 companies that have listed on the Australian stock exchange so far in 2026. One-third of these stocks are now more than 20 per cent below their IPO price, and just six are currently trading above their price on debut. Resources stocks in particular have underperformed, with gold plays such as Unity Metals, Valiant Gold and MB Gold being amongst the hardest hit. Meanwhile, stocks that have remained above their IPO price include SkinKandy, Boresight and KTEK Aerosystems. (RMS)

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Media/Sports

NRL rights deal delivers blow to Stan

The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter V'landys has declined to comment on media reports which ha ve suggested that the NRL's next broadcasting rights deal will be worth about $700m a year. The reports claimed that incumbent broadcasters Foxtel and Nine Entertainment will pay around $500m and $150m a year respectively, while a New Zealand network will pay $50m to broadcast the Warriors' matches. This would value the seven-year deal at around $5bn, exceeding the AFL's current rights deal. Nine is expected to retain the rights to three NRL matches per week, as well as finals, the grand final and State of Origin matches; however, Nine had initially pushed for the rights to all NRL matches, including streaming rights via Stan Sport. (RMS)

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Pop Culture

GTA VI Pre-Orders Launch Worldwide with Record Hype

The game launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the standard edition at $79.99 and Ultimate Edition at $99.99 offering exclusive vehicles, weapons, and shops like tattoo parlors. Digital buyers get a free month of GTA+ and retro packs, while physical copies ship with download codes, drawing complaints from collectors. Early sales show PS5 leading Xbox 6-to-1, with unconfirmed reports of 39 million pre-orders and $3 billion in revenue, building on GTA V's 200 million copies sold. (Media Man Peg-On): The hype is real. Revved up for the mean streets of GTA.

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News (Aust)

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy is your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Golden Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

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Gaming/UFC

EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

EA Sports UFC 6 restores open weight class selection in Prospect ranked ladder placement matches, letting players choose divisions freely just weeks before the June 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The feature, a hit in the first three games, was dropped in UFC 4 and 5 for rotating classes but returns alongside revamped fighter ratings and Flow State perks to mix up matchups. Streamers like Liam Healy hail it as a game-changer, though some note potential matchmaking issues in lighter divisions and lament the lack of PC support at launch. (Media Man Peg-On): The best of both worlds. Ground and pound and strike action. Take down your gaming store today, in a fun and friendly way. Road To The White House and beyond!

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Mack Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Caterpillar wins Media Man 'Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Of The Month' award
Bingo Industries wins Media Man 'Construction Brand Of The Month' award

Elders wins Media Man 'Agribusiness Of The Month' award

Landman wins Media Man 'Streaming Series Of The Month' award (Oil/mining industry based story via Paramount Plus)

Hancock Prospecting wins 'Mining Co Of The Month' award; Runner-up: Rio Tinto

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Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award; Runner-up: YouTube

Google wins Media Man 'Search Engine Of Month'

X wins Media Man 'Platform Of The Month'

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Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

Jan-March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.

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SpaceX def everyone
CM def Zayn
Kross Cult vs Zayn Z's
Priest vs Mr AAA
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Mr NXT vs Mr AEW
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Conor McGregor vs critics
Kross Club vs NWO
Sten Lee (Marvel) vs DC Comics (Team Warner)
Mr Netflix vs Mr Paramount
Mr YouTube vs Mr Rumble
Mr Meta vs Mr Bluesky
Mr Crypto vs Mr NWO
Mr Toyota vs Mr Porsche
Mr Citizen Journalism vs Mr Newspaper Rag
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Tony D'Angelo vs Mr EVIL - NXT (Great American Bash)
Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker - WWE Night of Champions
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Zayn and Jimmy Uso vs IWC?!
Higher Power vs The Darkness
Zayn vs Kross
Priest vs Vikingo
Pro Surfers vs Free Surfers
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Best Quotes

"I've never met a currency I didn't like" JBL

"What's your hustle" Paul Heyman

"I've never really been that good at cutting promos. That's why I've got Paul Heyman" Brock Lesnar

"Just in any job, if you want to get ahead, take shorter lunch breaks, be happy to stay later, do the work, and finish it off well" Gina Rinehart

"Everyone you meet knows something you don't" Fred Schebesta

"He lied to a whole country and he's still got his job" Karl Stefanovic

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything" Mark Twain

"If you don't like what you're doing, then don't do it" Ray Bradbury

"Gold is the money of kings" Norm Franz

Media Man

Mining/Energy/Resources/Biz/Markets/Pop Culture

The Business Of Everything Edition! Part II

Sin City Sydney Australia, Wall Street, New York, and Beyond The Black Stump

Digital Bush Telegraph

"Wall Street Shuffle" (10cc)
"Poker Face" (Lady Gaga)
"Monday, Monday" (The Mamas & the Papas)
"Ruby Tuesday" (The Rolling Stones)
"Hail to the Chief" (All The President's Men movie)
"Down Under" (Men at Work)
"Y.M.C.A" (Villiage People)

Road To WWE Night Of Champions: King And Queen Of The Ring. He or she who owns the gold makes the rules!
It's good to be King Of Content; King Kyle Media Connection: One Nation Australia

Hancock Prospecting and X Corp/SpaceX Big Favs Of Aussie's Down Under

Aussie Politics: Battle Of The Billionaires: Team BulldozerL Pauline/Musk with Reinhart vs Team Albo. Who Will Survive? And New?

UFC Freedom 250: Fallout; Big Thumbs Up From Most

Past, Present And Future

June 2026

June 23

Markets

ASX 200 futures up 21 points/0.2%: 8831

AUD -0.2% to US70.01¢

Bitcoin $63,912.35 +1.08%

Wall St:
Dow +0.3%
S&P -0.4%
Nasdaq -1.3%

VIX +0.50 to 17.28
Gold +0.9% to $US4191.82 an ounce
Brent oil -3.3% to $US77.95 a barrel
Iron ore -0.3% to $US98.30 a ton

10-year yield:
US 4.51%
Australia 4.81%

Numbers Double Check

Australian Dollar: $0.7002 USD (down $0.0012 USD)
Iron Ore: $98.30 USD (down $0.55 USD)
Oil Price (West Texas): $75.19 USD (down $2.35 USD)
Gold Price : $4,191.60 USD (up $35.92 USD)
Copper Price: $6.3680 USD (up $0.0310 USD)
Dow Jones: 51,712.71 (up 148.01 points)

Cryptos:

Bitcoin $63,912.35 +1.08%

Dogecoin: $0.08225 +0.19%

XRP: $1.1262 +0.38%

News (Aust(

ASX edges lower; WiseTech plunges 18pc

The Australian sharemarket finished slightly lower on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.1 per cent to close at 8,816.1 points. BHP was down 1.7 per cent at $60.34, Karoon Energy fell 3.1 per cent to $1.39 and WiseTech Global shed 18.4 per cent to the session at $30.08 in response to the latest scandal that has embroiled executive chairman Richard White. However, Insurance Australia Group rose three per cent to $8.22 and SGH was up three per cent at $44.57. (RMS)

News (Aust)

Investors snub ASX as money goes offshore

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index has gained just 1.2 per cent so far in 2026; in contrast, the Nasdaq has risen by 14 per cent and Japan's Nikkei is up 43 per cent. Richard Schellbach from UBS says the ASX 200 looks unattractive and uncompetitive to global investors compared with other equity markets in the region, citing factors such as high interest rates and the effect of the federal government's budget tax changes on the property sector. Sebastian Mullins from Schroders says the high valuations of Australian shares makes the local bourse very expensive relative to corporate profits.

News Lead Up (Aust/Int)

June 22

Wall St buys into News succession

The majority of the Murdoch family-owned News Corporation's value can be attributed to its 61 per cent stake in real estate classifieds company REA. For the last decade, its REA stake has accounted for an average of 65 per cent of News Corp's market value, but REA's share price has dropped 47 per cent from its 52-week high on 20 August last year, causing the value of News Corp's stake to fall by almost $10 billion. REA's decline means that the sharemarket is now ascribing value to the rest of the News Corp empire, with analysts most excited about its Dow Jones unit. It seems that the so-called Murdoch discount may be narrowing, but it "is alive and well", with the question being if the next generation of the family is "sufficiently motivated to get rid of it". (RMS)

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Sports Business: NRL

Amazon in race for NRL as V'landys mulls splitting pay TV games

Sources have indicated that Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is interested in acquiring the broadcasting rights for up to two National Rugby League matches each week. The Australian Rugby League Commission's chairman Peter has indicated that he is open to NRL matches being split between several subscription video services, provided that the cost remains affordable for fans. The incumbent NRL broadcasters, Nine Entertainment and pay-TV group Foxtel, both want to secure the rights to all matches; Nine would show NRL on both its free-to-air channels and Stan Sport, while Foxtel would seek a sub-licencing deal with the Seven or Ten networks in order to comply with anti-siphoning laws. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Pros and cons with spitting media rights between various platforms. Fan friendly elements vs bean counter money grabs!

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stake

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has bought a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) stake in rocket and satellite company SpaceX. It represents Hancock Prospecting's biggest investment outside of iron ore, with Rinehart claiming that the Elon Musk-owned company is a further example of "why the world needs more enterprise, more builders and much less bureaucracy". Hancock Prospecting's investment in SpaceX adds to a portfolio that includes stakes in Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals and Tesla. (RMS). (Media Man Peg-On): Let's Go Team Gina w Musk. To The Moon, Mars and Beyond! Fish 'N Chips Rocket Express! : ) Islands In The Stream! Aussie Barbarella meets Gold movie and Mission To Mars. The Galaxy in your Oyster. Take off down under in Australia maties! Time for a new captain in Canberra right Peter Gravy. Getting inside here ... Operation Red Fish meets Rocket Man and Mrs Miner. Winning! Gonzo Truth News!

News Lead Up

(ICYMI)

SpaceX IPO Nears, Pushing Elon Musk Toward Trillionaire Status

SpaceX plans to price shares at $135 each on Thursday, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion and raising up to $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, with trading possibly starting Friday on Nasdaq under SPCX. Musk's 42% stake would be worth $740 billion to $866 billion, combined with his $300 billion-plus Tesla holdings pushing his net worth over $1 trillion according to Forbes and Bloomberg estimates. Prediction markets give 96% odds he'll be the first trillionaire by year-end, amid X users celebrating employee windfalls and free markets while others decry economic inequality, with jokes about Musk's riches flying alongside analyst cautions on risks. (Media Man Peg-On): To the Moon, Mars and Beyond. Real Life Iron Man Musk firing on all cylinders. Investors getting stars in their eyes?! Record Breaking Rocket Man!?

News

June 16

Gold is finding its footing

Gold has surged at its fastest pace in two months following reports that Donald Trump has called off strikes against Iran. The precious metal extended its rally on news of a deal between Washington and Tehran. With tensions easing, the outlook for Gold is improving. After dropping 18% from its highs and hitting its lowest level since November 2025, investors are once again seeing reasons for optimism.

Since the start of the geopolitical conflict, the precious metal has moved in the opposite direction to oil, so the fall in Brent has allowed gold to find its footing. Higher energy prices heighten the risks of inflation becoming entrenched at elevated levels and increase the likelihood of the Fed tightening monetary policy. This creates a headwind for gold, whilst the end of the conflict in the Middle East becomes a tailwind.

The precious metal’s rebound is being driven by US stock indices returning to record highs. The history of gold’s transformation into a risky asset dates back to 2025. At that time, gold prices jumped by 65%, whilst the New York Stock Exchange mining index rose by a record 155%. Gold can also serve as a source of liquidity, with investors selling it during stock market downturns to meet margin requirements.

Another factor set to drive gold's growth is increased demand for bullion from central banks. According to the WGC, 45% of the 76 central banks that responded to the survey plan to buy gold over the next 12 months. This is a record high since such surveys began in 2018. In emerging markets, this figure stands at 53%.

Taken together, easing tensions in the Middle East, lower oil prices, a reduced likelihood of further Fed tightening in 2026, stronger equity markets and robust central bank demand are creating a more supportive backdrop for gold, potentially paving the way for a broader recovery in prices.

The technical picture also favours the bulls, showing a striking surge in buying activity from the 61.8% Fibonacci support level of the 2022–2025 rally. Further confirmation of the reversal comes from the bounce off the 50-week moving average, which turned sharply upwards after slipping at the start of June.

Summary: Gold is rebounding as Middle East tensions ease, oil prices fall, Fed tightening risks fade, equities strengthen, and central bank demand supports recovery. (FxPro)

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EA Sports UFC 6 Revives Open Weight Class Selection for Ranked Matches

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Mack Trucks wins Media Man 'Truck Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Caterpillar wins Media Man 'Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Of The Month' award

Bingo Industries wins Media Man 'Construction Brand Of The Month' award

Elders wins Media Man 'Agribusiness Of The Month' award

Landman wins Media Man 'Streaming Series Of The Month' award (Oil/mining industry based story via Paramount Plus)

Hancock Prospecting wins 'Mining Co Of The Month' award

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Netflix wins Media Man 'Streaming Service Of The Month' award

News

Gold Movie

Trailer

Gold (YouTube Movies and TV)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yc0S96OZhi0

News Flashback

Early 2026

January and March

Streaming Wars

The "Streaming Wars" refers to the intense competition among digital media platforms to dominate the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market by capturing and retaining global audiences.

As of early 2026, the landscape has shifted from a period of rapid expansion into a phase of major consolidation and a focus on profitability over subscriber volume.

The "Winner" and Current State (2026)

The "Big 3": Despite fierce competition, the market is primarily dominated by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.

Key Strategies in 2026

Consolidation: Smaller or struggling services are being shuttered or merged. For example, Disney recently shut down Hulu as a standalone service.

Monetization Shifts: Platforms have moved away from "growth at all costs" to strategies like password-sharing crackdowns, ad-supported tiers, and price hikes.

Live Sports & Events: Services are increasingly bidding on live sports rights (e.g., Netflix hosting WWE's Raw starting in 2025) to differentiate their offerings.

Bundling: To combat "subscription fatigue," platforms are forming strategic partnerships with telecommunications companies and banks to offer bundled service hubs.

Consumer Impact

Price Hikes: Many consumers are canceling services due to rising costs; over 40% of Americans cited price as their primary reason for unsubscribing in late 2025.

Resurgence of Piracy: Fragmented content and high costs have led to a significant comeback for pirate sites, which some users now find more comprehensive than paid services.

"South Park: The Streaming Wars": The term was popularized in mainstream culture by a 2-part South Park special released on Paramount+ in 2022, which satirized the industry's aggressive competition.

News/Profile

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

Leadership and Ownership

Executive Chairwoman: Gina Rinehart AO, who has led the company since 1992.

CEO: Garry Korte.

Ownership: The company is owned by Gina Rinehart (76.6%) and the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust (23.4%).

Major Mining Operations

The company has transitioned from a prospecting firm into a major global miner, with primary interests in the Pilbara region:

Roy Hill: A flagship mega-project and Australia’s largest single iron ore mine, producing 60–70 million tonnes annually.

Hope Downs: A 50/50 joint venture with Rio Tinto, comprising four open-pit mines with a capacity of approximately 47Mtpa.

Atlas Iron: Acquired in 2018, it operates the Mount Webber, Sanjiv Ridge, and Miralga Creek mines.

Hancock Iron Ore: A new entity formed in July 2025 to consolidate Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations.

Diversification and Strategic Investments

Under Rinehart’s leadership, the company has expanded significantly into other sectors:

Agriculture: Hancock is Australia's second-largest beef producer, owning over 25 properties including the iconic S. Kidman & Co. It also owns 50% of Bannister Downs Dairy.

Critical Minerals: Major stakes in lithium (Liontown Resources, Azure Minerals, Vulcan Energy) and rare earths (Arafura Rare Earths, MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths).

Energy: Significant interests in oil and gas through Warrego Energy and Senex Energy.

International Ventures: In January 2026, the company signed a gold exploration license agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned miner, Ma’aden.

Current Events (January 2026)

Australia Day Sponsorship: The company is the principal partner for the 2026 Hancock Prospecting Australia Day celebrations in Perth.

Helipad Proposal: In December 2025, the City of Perth refused the company's proposal to build a helipad at its West Perth headquarters.

Financial Performance: For the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a profit of AU$3.08 billion.

History

News

Gold (1974)

Accolades: The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Wherever Love Takes Me," composed by Elmer Bernstein and sung by Maureen McGovern.

Cast & Crew

Rod Slater: Roger Moore

Terry Steyner: Susannah York

Hurry Hirschfeld: Ray Milland

Manfred Steyner: Bradford Dillman

Farrell: John Gielgud

Director: Peter R. Hunt

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Availability in 2026

As of 2026, the film is available through several formats and platforms:

Streaming: Accessible on Prime Video, Tubi, and Roku devices.

Physical Media: High-definition restorations are available on Blu-ray and DVD from Kino Lorber and 88 Films

News

Pop Culture

"Gold" (Spandau Ballet)

"Gold" is a signature 1983 hit by the British New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, written by Gary Kemp.

Lyrics

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Thank you for coming home I'm sorry that the chairs are all worn I left them here I could have sworn

These are my salad days Slowly being eaten away Just another play for today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you

Nothing left to make me feel small Luck has left me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in

'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Oh after the rush has gone I hope you find a little more time Remember we were partners in crime It's only two years ago

The man with the suit and the face You knew that he was there on the case Now he's in love with you he's in love with you

My love is like a high prison wall But you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return There's something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

My love is like a high prison wall And you could leave me standing so tall

Gold (gold)

Oh always believe in your soul You've got the power to know You're indestructible Always believe in 'Cause you are

Gold (gold)

Glad that you're bound to return Something I could have learned You're indestructible Always believin'

Songwriter: Gary James Kemp

Spandau Ballet - Gold (HD Remastered)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntG50eXbBtc

Official video of Spandau Ballet performing 'Gold' from their 1983 third album 'True'.

The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble.

Spandau Ballet’s hits include Gold, True, To Cut A Long Story Short, Through The Barricades and many more.
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