Life after death for sale in Aussie town
Australia's first cryonics facility is about to open in country NSW - and the company behind it says 34 people have already paid for a shot at life after death.
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Mensink loses contempt of court appeals
Clive Mensink has lost two appeals over contempt of court proceedings brought when he failed to attend court to be questioned about Queensland Nickel.
Queensland govt to lift coal royalties
The Queensland government has flagged an increase in coal mining royalties as it prepares to hand down its 2022/23 budget.
Toyota class action bill could reach $2b
A class action lawsuit against Toyota has been upheld, with the auto giant facing the prospect of paying out thousands of customers to the tune of $2 billion.
ACCC action may improve user protection
The competition watchdog's legal action against Facebook owner Meta for allowing scam cryptocurrency ads could force online giants to better protect users
Holgate wins national leadership award
Christine Holgate has won a national award for excellence in women's leadership, two years after she was told to quit her job by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Palmer cancels speech, gets COVID test
Businessman and United Australia Party founder Clive Palmer has cancelled an address to the National Press Club due to illness.
Vic hardest place to do business in Aust
Victorian businesses pay the highest tax in Australia, a nationwide survey of firms by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has found.
Carnival exit hits Aussie cruise industry
International cruise ship line Carnival has cancelled its operations in Australia in another blow to the country's stalled industry.
Musician, mining magnate receive honours
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with singer Delta Goodrem, mining boss Gina Rinehart and a string of scientists among the recipients.