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Judge slams ‘inadequate’ trial prep in case over failed $30M property deal
Construction 2025-05-07 11:29 pm By Andy Sidler

A hearing has gone ahead in a dispute over an aborted $30 million property dispute, with a judge rejecting Aintree Major Town Shopping Centre’s bid to vacate because of its “manifestly inadequate” preparation.

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Murphy takes 40% stake in Albergeldie Complex Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-05-07 11:41 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

UK construction company Murphy is continuing its expansion with a 40 per cent stake in Sydney-based building company Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure.

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Developer VSD loses stay bid in payment claim spat with Builtcom
Construction 2025-05-06 11:33 pm By Christine Caulfield

Developer VSD Investments has failed in its novel argument for keeping Builtcom from the proceeds of a successful $8.5 million payment claim for work on a Sydney project.

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Ex-School Infrastructure NSW CEO directed $20M contract to PwC partner, ICAC hears
Public Corruption 2025-05-06 11:51 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The former CEO of School Infrastructure NSW directed a $20 million contract to friends — a former PwC partner and the head of a consulting firm — without disclosing any conflicts, according to an ICAC inquiry.

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The Gosford developer remains locked out of $37M judgment against Chinese builder
Construction 2025-05-06 11:28 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A stay of a $37 million 2023 judgment in favour of the company behind an abandoned $185 million development in Gosford NSW against the Australian arm of China’s Shanxi Construction Investment Group has been extended.

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Lenders for Bondi Junction property lose bid for break fee, KWM’s fees
Real Estate 2025-05-05 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lender WholeCap has lost its bid for a “break fee” and $430,000 in legal costs billed by King & Wood Mallesons associated with a term sheet for a proposed $66.1 million loan to a Harbour Land entity.

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Victoria sued over Metropolitan Remand Centre construction project
Construction 2025-05-05 11:31 pm By Andy Sidler

A contractor working on upgrades at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Victoria has filed proceedings against the Victorian Correction Infrastructure Partnership, arguing a dispute resolution clause in their contract runs afoul of the SOP Act.

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King & Wood Mallesons advises Transgrid on connecting first renewable energy zone
Construction 2025-05-05 11:35 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

King & Wood Mallesons has advised Transgrid on a project to connect the country’s first renewable energy zone to NSW’s energy grid.

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BaptistCare can use Five Dock social housing as security, court finds
Construction 2025-05-05 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has clarified that BaptistCare Community Housing can use a social housing property in Five Dock to secure a loan from Housing Australia for improvements at the site. 

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Gold Road Resources agrees to $3.7B takeover
M&A 2025-05-05 11:12 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Australian mining company Gold Road Resources has agreed to a $3.7 billion takeover by South African mining company Gold Fields.

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