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The federal government has contributed another $400m to help Iluka Resources build the nation’s first fully-integrated rare earths refinery and it's likely to come with a "no China" clause.

Meanwhile, the rich have more money than most to help stave off ageing. So what are they doing, mainstream and experimental, to stay in tip-top shape ? John Stensholt delves into their cryotherapy chambers, mountain biking, meditation caves and intravenous treatments.

And tech writer Jared Lynch explores the latest gadgets destined to find their way on to Christmas wish lists this year.