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Jetstar claims ‘silver bullet’ against COVID-19 flight credits class action
Class Actions 2025-08-01 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Jetstar is seeking an initial trial on an issue it claims will be a “silver bullet” against a class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Lendlease attacks class action’s ‘back door’ damages case
Class Actions 2025-08-01 11:04 pm By Andy Sidler

With evidence finally in after six years, Lendlease has asked a court to reject a portion of a shareholder class action’s expert reply evidence, arguing it unfairly introduces a new and unforeseen loss methodology.

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BlueScope leads consortium vying for Whyalla Steelworks
Construction 2025-08-04 11:28 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

BlueScope Steel is leading an international consortium that’s bidding to acquired the troubled steel making facility Whyalla Steelworks. 

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‘Enough is enough’: Lederer Group launches takeover bid for Elanor Funds
Real Estate 2025-08-04 11:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lederer Group, the family trust of billionaire Paul Lederer, has launched a $285 million takeover bid for commercial property fund Elanor Funds Management, telling investors “enough is enough” and that it was time for a change.

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Court rejects bid to remove neon sign from heritage-listed Adelaide building
Construction 2025-08-04 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The owner of a heritage listed Victorian-era building in Adelaide’s iconic Rundle Mall has lost its challenge to a decision rejecting its application to remove a 1930s-era neon sign, with a court finding removal would affect its heritage value.

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Judge won’t force sale of $23M Footscray logistics site
Real Estate 2025-08-04 11:18 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has refused to force the sale of a Footscray property used for logistics services, estimated to be worth $23 million, saying an agreement by the co-owners to sell it by a deadline could no longer be performed. 

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India’s Oyo buys rental property manager MadeComfy
Real Estate 2025-08-04 11:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Rental property manager MadeComfy has been acquired by Indian hospitality company Oyo in a deal worth $50 million. 

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Sydney suburban gym wins $10 in appeal over lease with new owner
Real Estate 2025-08-04 11:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The operator of a gym previously inside a Bankstown RSL club has scored a partial win on appeal against its new landlord, but has only received nominal damages of $10. 

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Reject Shop defeats bid to retroactively redraw class action, in fight worth tens of millions
Employment 2025-08-01 11:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

An employment class action against The Reject Shop can redefine group members and amend its claims, but not with retroactive effect that may have exposed the retailer to a case worth tens of millions of dollars.

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Judge sends University of Newcastle back to the drawing board with opt out notice
Class Actions 2025-08-01 11:29 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge hearing a class action against the University of Newcastle over engineering degrees that did not provide professional accreditation has refused to sign off on a deficient opt out notice. 

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