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Port of Newcastle can’t move wharf dispute with Glencore out of state court
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-03-11 3:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Port of Newcastle has lost its bid to move a lawsuit filed by Glencore Coal over $870,000 in alleged overcharged shipping fees to the Federal Court. 

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Contractor on $3.6B EnergyConnect project unlawfully refused union entry: court
Construction 2025-03-11 11:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Transgrid contractor Elecnor unlawfully denied the Electrical Trades Union access to 47 migrant workers on Australia’s largest transmission project, a court has found. 

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Albanese government commits $1.1B for Western Freeway upgrade
Politics 2025-03-06 5:00 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The federal government has announced a $1.1 billion investment to upgrade the busiest stretch of Victoria’s Western Freeway. The investment, announced on Thursday, is aimed at upgrading the major arterial road between Melton and Caroline Springs. An estimated 86,000 vehicles pass through the stretch of road per day That figure is expected to balloon to…

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AEMO gives nod to ACEN’s pumped hydro project in NSW
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-03-05 11:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Energy tender firm AEMO has awarded ACEN Australia a contract for its pumped hydro project in the latest competitive tender round as part of the NSW electricity infrastructure roadmap.

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Project finance pro joins Clayton Utz from Baker McKenzie
People In The News 2025-03-04 11:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Clayton Utz has snagged a partner with experience advising on financing for major projects from Baker McKenzie.

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Funder sues WestConnex class action plaintiffs for $1.4M
Class Actions 2025-02-28 11:44 pm By Andy Sidler

The funder backing a class action against Transport NSW by residents displaced by the construction of Sydney’s WestConnex tunnel has brought proceedings seeking $1.4 million from the lead plaintiffs.

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Government commits $2.5B for Brisbane Olympics arena
Construction 2025-02-28 11:07 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Albanese government will allocate $2.5 billion for construction of Brisbane Arena ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

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WestConnex class action shaken by internal conflict
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-28 11:14 pm By Andy Sidler

A long-running class action against Transport for NSW on behalf of residents displaced by the construction of Sydney’s WestConnex tunnel may face further delays after the funder backing the case sued the lead plaintiffs for $1.4 million.

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Pipeline acquired by Conexa in $74.7M deal is taxable ‘land’: appeals court
Justice Anthony Payne 2025-02-27 4:31 pm By Sam Matthews

An appeals court has found water infrastructure investor Conexa liable to pay land duty on a $46 million Sydney pipeline it acquired as part of a blockbuster deal with Rosehill.

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Labor gives $3.3B boost to road, rail projects in Victoria
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-26 11:57 pm By Andy Sidler

The federal government will invest $3.3 billion in Victoria’s transportation infrastructure, including $2 billion for a rail link to Melbourne Airport. 

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