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Coles, Hungry Jack’s face class actions over Sunday pay
Class Actions 2026-01-29 11:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Supermarket giant Coles and fast-food chain Hungry Jack’s are among companies facing class actions by South Australian employees over Sunday pay entitlements.

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Australia’s office market ‘in growth mode’, new report says
Real Estate 2026-01-30 11:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A report released by real estate asset manager Dexus suggests Australia’s office market growth is on the upswing after years of stagnation.

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Coles to face ACCC scrutiny over WA supermarket development
Competition & Consumer Protection 2026-01-29 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

The merger regulator will put Coles Group’s proposed purchase of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site in the hot seat, saying the leasehold acquisition could limit competition and needs further scrutiny.

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Centuria Capital pays $86M for Victorian shopping centre
Contracts 2026-01-27 4:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Centuria Capital has scooped up a Chadstone shopping centre anchored by Bunnings, the Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi for $86 million. 

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Lendlease finalises $895M sale of Erina Fair shopping centre
Construction 2026-01-21 11:36 pm By Christine Caulfield

Fawkner Property has completed its purchase of the Erina Fair shopping centre on Sydney’s central coast from Lendlease for a landmark $895 million. 

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Target defeats split trial bid in fight over convertible stroller recall
Competition & Consumer Protection 2026-01-19 11:21 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has refused to bifurcate a dispute between Smart Trikes and Target over the supply and eventual recall of allegedly unsafe convertible strollers, finding any time and cost savings were likely to prove illusory. 

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Port Macquarie pub can’t assert restrictive covenant to block Liquorland
Construction 2025-12-23 3:14 pm By Andy Sidler

A popular Port Macquarie tavern can’t enforce a restrictive covenant which bars a neighbouring shopping centre from selling alcohol, with a court finding that development consent was validly given to Coles to build a Liquorland. 

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ACCC approves Coles supermarket lease acquisitions after divestment
Real Estate 2025-12-19 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC has given Coles the green light to acquire two leasehold interests to launch new supermarkets in Melbourne’s rapidly developing west after the supermarket giant agreed to divest its ownership and interest in its Kororoit Town Centre site.

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Court won’t hear separate question in fight over Rundle Mall lease valuations
Construction 2025-12-17 11:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A court has declined tenant Realside Rundle Square’s bid for a hearing on a preliminary question concerning a term in its lease in proceedings against M3Property and a valuer alleging tenants of Adelaide’s Rundle Mall have been overcharged for rent since 2006. 

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Woolworths to fight latest staff underpayments class action
Employment 2025-12-15 11:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Woolworths confirmed Monday it was facing another class action linked to employee underpayments, and has vowed to defend itself against the claims.

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