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ICJ decision could pave way for more innovative climate litigation: experts
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-07-25 11:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A decision this week from the International Court of Justice holding countries have an obligation to protect the climate from greenhouse emissions will open the door to innovative climate litigation, experts told Lawyerly. 

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Builder Alta Vale can run $9.6M case with backing of collapsed TC Build
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-07-25 11:05 pm By Christine Caulfield

A court has approved a deal under which collapsed TC Build Group will be joined as a plaintiff in action by construction company Alta Vale Residential to claw back $9.6 million allegedly owing for work on various projects.

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Maas unit named in ICAC probe over Transport for NSW contracts
Construction 2025-07-25 11:56 pm By Andy Sidler

A unit of construction and real estate group Maas Group has been named in an ICAC investigation into alleged kickbacks for lucrative Transport for NSW contracts.

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BP set to exit Australian Renewable Energy Hub
Construction 2025-07-24 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

BP is reportedly set to exit one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects, located in the Pilbara, as part of a shift in strategy.

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Activists win challenge to MACH’s Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion
Environment 2025-07-24 11:52 pm By Andy Sidler

The NSW Independent Planning Commission failed to consider the local impact of climate change when approving the expansion and extension of MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine, an appeals court has ruled.

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ARENA pledges $44.9M for Calix green steel plant
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-07-24 11:49 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has committed $44.9 million to support Calix’s development of a green steel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology.

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Introbuild fails in challenge to NSW construction insurance blackout
Construction 2025-07-24 11:20 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has upheld a decision by Insurance and Care NSW to bar builder Introbuild Constructions from obtaining residential building insurance which shut it out of any projects valued over $20,000.

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Queen’s Wharf director to helm Brisbane Olympics infrastructure group
Construction 2025-07-24 11:49 pm By Sam Matthews

The project director who oversaw the delivery of the new Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane has been appointed to lead the body tasked with delivering a slew of major infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. 

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‘A day is 24 hours’: Roberts Co loses challenge to $3.2M after-hours claim
Construction 2025-07-23 11:59 pm By Andy Sidler

An appeals court has confirmed a finding that despite contractual arrangements mandating service by 5pm, a $3.2 million payment claim emailed to Roberts Co after hours on a Friday was validly served.

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Dexus drops $683M for stake in Westfield Chermside shopping centre
Real Estate 2025-07-23 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

Property giant Dexus has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Australia’s second-largest regional shopping centre from Scentre for $683 million.

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