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Light rail class action plaintiffs lose appeal over $5.4M costs cut
The applicants in a class action against Transport for NSW over the construction of the Sydney CBD light rail have lost their appeal of a ruling that ordered the government to pay just 65 per cent of their trial costs, which they claim amounts to a $5.4 million reduction.
Origin Energy to refund customers after ACCC probe into ‘Saver’ plan
Origin Energy has agreed to refund over $270,000 to 4,500 customers on its 'Ongoing Saver' residential electricity plan who were charged more than they would have been on the company's 'Basic' plan.  
Mine & Rail creditor Tacora wins pause of DOCA
A judge has frozen a DOCA for failed mining company Mine & Rail's Australian business, the latest chapter in a dispute with US investor Tacora Capital, which has sued in the US alleging the company concealed its deteriorating financial position while securing more than US$30 million in funding.
Unconscionable conduct case against Hall Chadwick receivers arguable, court says
A judge has restrained the receivers of Kimberley Pearl Tours from selling the key assets of the business, finding that the WA tourism company has a reasonably arguable case that they were appointed in bad faith to exert pressure on the company. 
Paul Chiodo can’t dodge production of bank statements in Keystone probe
Former Keystone Asset Management director and developer Paul Chiodo will have to produce bank records for himself and family members, after a judge shot down his appeal of a ruling ordering production. 
Failed space start-up ordered to pay $2.4M to former CEO
A judge has ordered failed space start-up Equatorial Launch Australia to pay its former chief executive $2.4 million for breaching a commitment amount contract, despite the company now being in liquidation.
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Qube sues Martinus Rail to enforce $26M arbitration award
Qube and Martinus Rail are locked in another courtroom fight over Sydney's $4 billion Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, with Qube firing off a lawsuit to enforce a $26 million arbitration award.
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Gold Coast development’s neighbours take height uplift fight to High Court
A group of Gold Coast residents has asked the High Court to overturn the approval of a nine-story luxury residential development, arguing the court failed to consider the 'reasonable amenity expectations' of neighbouring residents before allowing the building to exceed local height limits.
Jayson Gillham loses suit against MSO over concert cancellation
A judge has found the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra did not discriminate against pianist Jayson Gillham on the basis of political belief by cancelling a concert after he made comments that were critical of Israel's conduct in Gaza.