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Purchaser of ‘defective’ ACT property loses bid for $5.3M in damages
Construction 2025-04-30 11:13 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has awarded only $100 in nominal damages to the owner of a $5 million industrial site in the ACT, despite finding there was cracking in a concrete slab covered by a warranty. 

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Boab acquires processor for open pit mine for $10M
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-04-30 11:34 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Boab Metals has agreed to buy a processing plant for $10 million from copper ore company Sandfire.

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Woodside finalises plan for $27B Louisiana LNG project
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-04-29 11:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Woodside has signed off on the development of a $27 billion LNG facility in Louisiana that will see the company become one of the world’s largest producers of natural gas by the 2030s.

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Third.i to partner with Dexus on $300M retirement village development
Construction 2025-04-29 11:26 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Property developer Third.i has announced it will partner with Dexus on the development of a $300 million luxury retirement community in Newcastle, NSW. Third.i has entered into a joint venture agreement with Dexus Real Estate Partnership for the 178-unit resort style retirement village at the Merewether Gold Club. “As a joint venture partner, DREP plays…

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Developer YMCI makes nice with Parramatta, wins OK for Ovation Quarter works
Construction 2025-04-29 11:22 pm By Christine Caulfield

Developer Australia YMCI has reached an agreement with Parramatta on its application for remediation works at its $5B Ovation Quarter residential complex at Sydney Olympic Park.

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VSD Investments can’t block $8.5M payout to Builtcom despite appeal
Construction 2025-04-29 11:46 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Developer VSD Investments has lost an argument for withholding an $8.5 million payment claim from the builder of a 30-storey project in Sydney’s inner west pending the construction company’s appeal.

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Shopfitter Ramvek gets pass on compliance with rules in bid for quick SOPA case win
Construction 2025-04-29 10:51 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has dispensed with court rules to allow shopfitter Ramvek to bring a non-compliant summary judgment application against a builder in a payment dispute, saying strict compliance with the rules was at odds with the procedure and policy of the SOPA.

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James Hardie says it won’t delist from ASX without shareholder vote
Construction 2025-04-28 11:22 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Building materials giant James Hardie has promised it won’t seek foreign exempt listing status and will not de-list from the ASX without the green light from shareholders, following backlash to its $14 billion merger with US home decking provider AZEK.

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SA wind farm loses appeal over $21M in payments to GE, Elecnor
Construction 2025-04-28 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

A South Australian wind farm developer has lost its appeal of ruling ordering it to make a $21 million progress payment to joint venture partners GE Renewable Energy and Elecnor.

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Court approves Sev.en-funded recapitalisation of Callide power station
Construction 2025-04-28 11:17 pm By Andy Sidler

The owner of the Callide power station in Queensland, IG Power, has won court approval for a recapitalisation that will see major shareholder Sev.en inject millions to cover its debts.

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