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HM Capital’s 105-turbine wind farm approved despite environmental concerns
Victoria’s state government has approved the development of a new wind farm on the fringes of protected wetlands and a national park. 
Court tosses class action’s appeal over public housing demolition
An appeals court has rejected a class action's challenge to a finding that Homes Victoria had a legitimate purpose in deciding to demolish and redevelop public housing towers in Melbourne, despite “lamentable” lack of consultation. 
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Court grants developer’s discovery bid for potential claims against lawyers
A Sydney developer who claims his solicitor provided faulty advice relating to a financing facility for a project that went into receivership has been granted access to documents from the lawyer.
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Port Macquarie pub can’t assert restrictive covenant to block Liquorland
A popular Port Macquarie tavern can't enforce a restrictive covenant which bars a neighbouring shopping centre from selling alcohol, with a court finding that development consent was validly given to Coles to build a Liquorland. 
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Victoria pays $650M to acquire Gippsland wind farm
Victoria's State Electricity Commission had paid $650 million for the Delburn wind farm in Gippsland, which is set to power more than 130,000 homes by 2028. 
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Owners corporation loses bid to set aside Mercon DOCA
A judge has refused to set aside a deed of company arrangement passed by creditors of construction company Mercon, finding that the owners corporation of a 33-unit development has not proved the value of its $4.2 million claim. 
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Homes Victoria did not overstep with decision on public housing demolition: court
An appeals court has rejected a class action's challenge to a finding that Homes Victoria had a legitimate purpose in deciding to demolish and redevelop public housing towers in Melbourne, despite “lamentable” lack of consultation. 
Lanzer patient must serve surgeon, not just his lawyers: court
A medical assessment served under the Wrongs Act by a patient of Dr Daniel Lanzer needed to come to the attention of the surgeon himself, not just his solicitors, despite the lawyers being authorised to receive other documents in the case, an appeals court has found. 
‘No way to break glass ceiling’: FWC raps non-profit for cuts to men’s pay
The Fair Work Commission has criticised a non-profit after two male social workers were demoted and their pay docked by $10,000 to address complaints by their female colleagues about pay disparity. 
Bupa class action dodges summary dismissal application
A class action against Bupa alleging the aged care provider failed to provide promised levels of care to residents can proceed, with a judge finding the case is not "fatally flawed".