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ASIC still has ‘grave concerns’ over businessman’s plans amid $35M probe
After losing a travel ban application against a Melbourne businessman as part of a probe into a failed investment fund, ASIC is now seeking freezing orders over his assets.
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AirServices can’t get separate hearing in airport lease fight over PFAS
A judge has rejected AirServices bid for a separate hearing on whether it was required to manage environmental issues outside of its leased site at the Launceston Airport in Tasmania.
Perth magistrate loses legal challenge to move from Children’s Court
A Perth magistrate who wanted to sit solely on the Children’s Court has had her challenge knocked back again on appeal, with the Full Court finding court heads can allocate magistrates as necessary. 
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Meriton’s bid for security in $123M defects suit fails
A judge has declined Meriton’s bid for $2.4 million in security in a lawsuit over alleged systemic defects at the Alcove apartment development in Sydney’s North Shore.
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Labor gives $3.3B boost to road, rail projects in Victoria
The federal government will invest $3.3 billion in Victoria’s transportation infrastructure, including $2 billion for a rail link to Melbourne Airport. 
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NCAT ruling on Raysons defects claim amounted to ‘nonsense’: judge
A Meadowbank owners corporation has won an appeal in its fight with builder Raysons over defects, with a judge saying an appeals tribunal failed to correct a decision so "replete with typographical errors" that it amounted to "nonsense".
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Black Cat pounces on Westgold’s $85M gold processing facility
Gold producer Black Cat has acquired Westgold’s Lakewood processing facility located just outside Kalgoorlie for $85 million. 
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Amp Energy wants more time for land purchase option for Cape Hardy green energy project
Renewable energy company Amp Energy has requested more time to exercise its option to purchase land in South Australia for the development of its Cape Hardy advanced fuels precinct.
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Satterley Property’s masterplanned Perth development poses bushfire risk, group claims
A Perth advocacy group and a local council can make submissions on bushfire risks at a hearing for the approval of a controversial Stoneville development by major Perth developer Satterley, which is set to double the town’s population.
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Sydney suburb development overcomes height objections
A developer has pushed a 68-unit residential project in Castle Hill over the line, obtaining the approval of the Land and Environment Court despite slightly exceeding the area's maximum height restrictions.