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Dexus sues SA’s flagship medical institute over unsigned 30-year leases
Real estate landlord Dexus is suing South Australia's medical research insitute for failing to execute on 30-year leases to occupy Adelaide's Australian Bragg Centre, despite "repeated demands".
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Acciona consortium to work on $5.7B rail project for 2032 Olympic Games
A consortium including Acciona, UGL and others has been selected for pre-construction work on Queensland's Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, which aims to reduce congestion ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Court’s finding that EnergyAustralia ‘in the construction industry’ could affect energy, rail, telco
A court's finding that EnergyAustralia is on the hook for portable long service leave for maintenance workers at its Yallourn power station because its "significant' maintenance activities mean it's 'in the construction industry' could affect energy, rail and telecommunications firms.
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HYG wins approval for masterplanned community in Western Sydney
Property developer HYG has been given the green light by a court to build the next stage of a masterplanned community in Western Sydney.
Law firm left ‘boxing at shadows’ ahead of Hyundai, Kia class action fight
Applicants in class actions against Hyundai and Kia have complained they are being left in the dark about whether a competing set of cases will amend their pleadings ahead of next month's law firm carriage fight.
High Court to hear designer’s trade mark fight with Katy Perry
The High Court has agreed to hear an Australian fashion designer's appeal in a long-running trade mark dispute with pop star Katy Perry.
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Court tosses Builtcom’s challenge to $8.5M payment claim determination
Builtcom has lost a challenge to an adjudicator's $8.5 million determination of a final payment claim under a contract with VSD Investments for construction of a 30-storey development in Sydney's inner west.
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Owners of Seasons of Perth hotel lose round in fight with builder over security
Hotel construction company Reward Group has secured a win in a dispute with the owners of the Seasons of Perth Hotel over progress payment claims, with a judge finding an adjudicator did not err in ordering the release of performance bonds, but more questions over the release of the bonds remain on foot.
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Developer wins docs from council in spat over Paddington boarding house reno
Sydney City Council has been ordered by a court to produce documents in a legal battle with a property developer seeking to convert a Paddington boarding house into luxury residences.
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Allens, HSF advise on ACEN’s renewable energy portfolio financing
Big Six firms Allens and Herbert Smith Freehills are the law firm heavyweights behind $750 million in platform financing for ACEN Australia's renewable energy portfolio.