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High Court to hear case to revive Sydney light rail class action
High Court 2025-02-07 11:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has agreed to weigh in on when uncommon use of land amounts to a nuisance in a class action by small business owners over Sydney’s light rail construction.

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Court rules against Citylink in toll dispute with Eastlink operator
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-07 11:45 pm By Andy Sidler

CityLink operator CML has been overcharging Eastlink operator ConnectEast for ‘roaming fees’ in an arrangement that allows customers to use one account over both toll roads, a court has found.

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Judge recuses himself from United Petroleum’s fight with Perth Airport over lease
Construction 2025-02-05 4:20 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has recused himself on the eve of trial from hearing a dispute between United Petroleum and Perth Airport over a lease and construction agreement, after revealing he had a relationship with one of the petrol chain’s witnesses.

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Dentons adds major projects partner from Baker McKenzie
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-04 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Dentons has welcomed a partner from Baker McKenzie to join its infrastructure, major projects, and energy team in the firm’s Melbourne office.

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WA transport authority can’t dodge developer’s loss of profit case over land acquisition
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-03 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority has lost its bid to summarily dismiss a developer’s suit for damages over a $2 million compulsory land acquisition.

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Sydney Water accused of misleading conduct in $347M compulsory land acquisition
Catherine Gleeson 2025-01-31 11:12 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The former owner of 28 hectares of land in Western Sydney has sued Sydney Water, alleging it deliberately sought to prevent the sale of the property on the open market and disputing a $347 million valuation. 

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Schiphol ups stake in Brisbane Airport ahead of Olympics
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-01-31 11:03 pm By Sam Matthews

Dutch airport operator Schiphol has upped its shareholding in Brisbane Airport ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games, guaranteeing itself a second board seat. 

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Expect more alternative contract models in construction in 2025, new Landers partner says
Analysis 2025-01-30 10:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Alternative contract models are set to shake up the construction and infrastructure sectors in 2025, according to a new construction partner at Lander & Rodgers.

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Court won’t restrain work on Healesville Railway Line reconstruction
Construction 2025-01-28 11:03 pm By Andy Sidler

Residents of a property near the historic Healesville Railway Line have failed in their bid to halt works proceeding on weekends and out of hours, with a judge calling their complaints “oversensitive”.

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NSW rail unions agree to end work bans amid pay dispute
Employment 2025-01-22 10:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Unions involved in Sydney’s rail worker pay dispute have agreed to pause all industrial action and revive negotiations with the NSW government on a new enterprise agreement. 

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