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Dyldam directors on hook for $50M in case over alleged misuse of funds
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-07-22 10:49 am By Cindy Cameronne

Dyldam Developments’ former boss Sam Fayad and his two sons have been ordered to pay over $50 million in a case by the liquidator of a special purpose vehicle claiming company funds were misused.

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$25M Kensington lofts developer loses payment claim fight with builder
Construction 2025-07-22 11:35 pm By Christine Caulfield

A superintendent on a $25 million Melbourne project had no power to make an adjustment to a payment claim for purported cost overruns that left the builder owing more than the value of its claim, a judge has held.

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DP Energy to develop wind farm in north-western Qld
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-07-22 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Irish renewable energy developer DP Energy has announced plans to develop a 1,400 WM wind farm in McKinlay Shire, Queensland, citing the project site’s “optimal wind speeds” and distance from dwellings.

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Gold Coast land’s oceanfront views doom bid for $28M valuation cut
Real Estate 2025-07-22 11:24 pm By Andy Sidler

The body corporates for beachfront blocks on the Gold Coast have failed in their bid to knock back two land valuations by a combined $28 million, with a Land Court member finding oceanfront land fetches a higher premium.

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Office sector bounces back, led by Sydney CBD: Dexus report
Real Estate 2025-07-22 11:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Real estate returns are rebounding across all sectors, with the office sector entering a recovery cycle, led by the Sydney CBD, according to a new report from Dexus. 

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Fletcher Building mulls divestment options for construction units
Construction 2025-07-22 11:43 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Fletcher Building says it has begun exploring divestment options for its construction divisions following a restructure, after confirming inquiries from prospective buyers last month. 

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Director barred from representing pawnbroker Taylors in class action
Class Actions 2025-07-21 1:37 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has blocked the director of Taylors Business from representing the company in a consumer class action, finding he will not be of any assistance to the court. 

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Sanjeev Gupta companies ordered to lodge missing annual reports
ASIC 2025-07-21 11:46 pm By Christine Caulfield

Companies in the steel empire of billionaire Sanjeev Gupta have been ordered to lodge outstanding annual financial reports after the corporate regulator brought court action.

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Crown Resorts to pay $73M to settle shareholder class action
Class Actions 2025-07-18 11:27 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Casino operator Crown has agreed to pay $73 million over two years to settle a shareholder class action accusing it of lax money laundering compliance, with solicitors set to take home $20 million.

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United Petroleum property manager had no authority to negotiate lease: court
Real Estate 2025-07-21 11:37 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has found that United Petroleum is not bound by the terms of a signed lease offer sent to a neighbouring Gold Coast pharmacy operator, ruling the company’s property consultant had no authority to negotiate or enter into a new lease on its behalf. 

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