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Structural design firm found guilty over ‘potentially catastrophic’ wall collapse at Geocon site
Construction 2025-11-07 11:29 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A defunct design firm has been found guilty of health and safety violations after a shoring wall fell down at a Geocon construction site in Canberra, with a magistrate saying the collapse could have caused multiple deaths. 

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Reddit, Kick to be included in kids social media ban
Social Media 2025-11-05 11:29 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The world-first ban on kids accessing social media will extend to online discussion platform Reddit and live-streaming service Kick, and more platforms could be added to the “dynamic” list, which is subject to review by the eSafety commissioner.

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Lux Sydney development didn’t repudiate contract by installing wrong marble: court
Real Estate 2025-11-06 11:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A woman has lost her lawsuit seeking to get out of an agreement to purchase an apartment ‘off the plan’ in a luxury development in Sydney’s harbourside suburb of Rushcutters Bay, after the wrong colour marble was installed in the kitchen.

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Thomson Geer nabs another partner from Holding Redlich
Business of Law 2025-11-04 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A workplace health and safety partner with more than 25 years of experience has made the leap to Thomson Geer, the third partner to jump ship from Holding Redlich in recent months. 

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Corrs Chambers trades up with new digs at 120 Collins Street
Corrs Chambers Westgarth 2025-11-05 11:59 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Leading national firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is soaring to new heights with brand new Melbourne digs in the country’s tallest office building.

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IVF provider Genea to face representative complaint over data breach
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-11-03 10:30 am By Cat Fredenburgh

A class action law firm is set to file a representative complaint against fertility services provider Genea over a data breach that led to sensitive patient information being published on the dark web.

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Group members to get half of $110M BHP shareholder class action settlement
Class Actions 2025-11-03 11:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The funder and law firms that ran a shareholder class action against BHP over the collapse of the company’s Samarco Fundão dam in Brazil will seek approval for deductions that will see half of the $110 million settlement go to group members. 

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Colliers acquires Adelaide-based engineering consultancy
M&A 2025-11-04 11:27 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Global real estate investment giant Colliers has boosted its presence in South Australia by acquiring a leading Adelaide-based urban development consultancy.

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Gadens recruits Slater & Gordon partner for workplace disputes team
Business of Law 2025-11-03 11:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Gadens has poached a Slater & Gordon partner with expertise in workplace disputes to join its team in Queensland. 

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Mayne Pharma, Cosette merger in doubt after Treasurer flags concerns
M&A 2025-10-31 11:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Mayne Pharma is facing a new hurdle in its plans to merge with US drug maker Cosette, with the Treasurer flagging it may block the $672 million deal.

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