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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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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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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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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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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. 
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Court approves $30M development in Sydney’s bayside
The Land and Environment Court has been persuaded to approve a $30 million mixed-use development in central Rockdale, after initially rejecting the proposal.
‘Completely inadequate’: United class action solicitors panned for delays
A judge has criticised a law firm for allocating only two solicitors to its class action against United Petroleum over the installation of alleged loss-making Pie Face stores. 
AusSuper cops $27M penalty for account merger failures
A judge has hit AustralianSuper with a $27 million penalty for breaching superannuation rules requiring providers to consolidate customer accounts. 
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Developer can’t dodge ‘pay now, fight later’ regime in fight with Chase
John Gorton Developments has been ordered to pay $1 million into court amid a spat with Chase Construction, with a judge noting building policy objectives favoured a 'pay now, fight later' system.