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High Court to consider if Bitcoin is ‘property’ capable of possession
Cryptocurrency 2026-02-05 11:08 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has agreed to weigh in on a case that argues Bitcoin is not property capable of being possessed.

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St Vincent’s Hospital hit with underpayments class action
Class Actions 2026-02-04 11:25 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

One of the firms that secured a record $230 million settlement in a class action on behalf of NSW doctors is still on the case, firing off a class action against Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital for allegedly underpaying junior doctors.

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Sarah Court to be first female chair of ASIC
ASIC 2026-02-02 11:51 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Sarah Court has been appointed as the first female chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in the regulator’s 35-year history.

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Nine can’t keep details of settlement with Ben Roberts-Smith mistress under wraps
Media 2026-02-02 11:08 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Nine has lost its bid for a 50-year suppression order over the details of a settlement reached with Ben Roberts-Smith’s former mistress, with a judge finding it would be useless given the settlement has already been covered in the media.

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Funder to go another round in fight with WestConnex plaintiffs
Construction 2026-02-02 11:14 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A funder that unsuccessfully sued the plaintiffs to recover funds advanced for a lawsuit against Transport for NSW over the compulsory acquisition of land for the WestConnex highway project has lodged an appeal.

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Lendlease lands new development CEO amid push for $10B in new projects
People In The News 2026-02-02 11:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lendlease has appointed a new CEO for development, as the company looks to lock down $10 billion in new projects by the end of the financial year.

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Real estate finance pro joins Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke
Real Estate 2026-02-02 11:57 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A banking and finance partner who has advised on major infrastructure projects like Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has made the leap to Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke. 

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Centuria Capital pays $86M for Victorian shopping centre
Contracts 2026-01-27 4:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Centuria Capital has scooped up a Chadstone shopping centre anchored by Bunnings, the Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi for $86 million. 

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The Gosford creditor appeals win for Shinetec in fight over $185M development
Construction 2026-01-20 11:42 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A creditor of developer The Gosford has filed an appeal in a dispute over a $185 million property in Sydney, after a judge found that $48 million owed by builder Shinetec to its parent company after the developer called on a letter of credit fell within the definition of ‘secured money’.

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Fletcher Building sells construction division to Vinci for $315M
Construction 2026-01-20 11:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its construction division to VINCI Construction for $315.6 million, after it restructured following a net loss of $116 million in its 2025 half year report.

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