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VCAT decision against developer ‘lacks intelligible justification’: court
Appeals 2025-10-23 2:48 pm By Sam Matthews

A property developer has won its challenge to a VCAT decision that tanked its subdivision plans, with an appeals court accepting its argument that the decision was “seriously illogical”.

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Builder BGC pulled into class action over Fletcher Building pipes
Construction 2025-10-22 11:58 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Iplex Pipelines has argued builder BGC should hand over documents relating to its estimate that it will cost $123 million to fix homes it claims were fitted with faulty pipes manufactured by the Fletcher Building unit.

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UK developer Avon loses appeal after revenue office refused tax waiver
Construction 2025-10-21 11:47 pm By Christine Caulfield

An ex gratia payment under Queensland’s tax laws is just what it means — one made by the state revenue office as a favour and not a legal obligation, a court has found in a loss for UK developer Avon.

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Investors win $9.7M in dispute over failed Gold Coast development
Contracts 2025-10-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A group of investors have won a dispute against a Newcastle-based company over a foreclosure on a mortgage in relation to a Gold Coast which did not proceed. 

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Court approves Moini’s Sydney co-living development
Construction 2025-10-20 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Land and Environment Court has granted approval for Moini’s co-living development on Sydney’s Parramatta Road, following a conciliation conference with the Inner West Council.

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Acciona can’t move Veolia’s $224M case over Kwinana WTE plant
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-10-17 11:29 pm By Christine Caulfield

Infrastructure giant Acciona must fight a $224M lost-revenue case by contractor Veolia Australia over the Kwinana waste-to-energy plant on Veolia’s home turf.

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Judge ups Tomkins’ Midwater payment claim by $4.7M
Construction 2025-10-17 11:47 pm By Christine Caulfield

Developer York Property is on the hook for an extra $4.7 million payment to the head construction contractor on the Midwater luxury residential high rise on the Gold Coast.

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Visy site on Brisbane riverfront to get makeover, with plans for 4,000 homes
Real Estate 2025-10-17 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Queensland government has plans to revamp one of Brisbane’s last riverfront industrial sites into a vibrant mixed-use precinct, with promenades, entertainment spaces and 4,000 homes.

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Corrs Chambers helps ready Sunshine Coast Airport expansion for takeoff
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-10-16 11:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised the Sunshine Coast Airport on financing to support its ambitious terminal expansion project.

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Buildcorp can revise cross-claims in Star Entertainment’s $4M suit
Construction 2025-10-15 11:56 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has largely given the go-ahead to Buildcorp Group’s proposed amendments to cross-claims as trial gets under way in a case over aluminium cladding at Star Entertainment’s Sydney casino.

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