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ACCC sues JustAnswer over ‘manipulative’ subscription trap
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-09-23 1:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Advice platform JustAnswer is accused of duping customers into signing up for expensive monthly subscriptions by advertising a $2 joining fee, and falsely holding itself out as affiliated with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Rebel Wilson hit with fresh defamation suit over Instagram posts
Defamation 2025-09-23 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Actor and director Rebel Wilson faces a second defamation suit over social media comments connected to her movie ‘The Deb’.

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Glencore appeals wharfage fee dispute with Port of Newcastle
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-09-24 12:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

Glencore wants a second chance to argue its case against Port of Newcastle over wharfage fees, which it claims were excessive in light of a determination by the competition watchdog.

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CPB joint venture wins payment spat over Brisbane rail project
Construction 2025-09-24 11:36 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A joint venture launched to construct sections of Brisbane’s new Cross River Rail station has successfully challenged an adjudicator’s order that it pay $2.7 million to a steel supplier.

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Court OKs Central Element’s lux Bondi Beach residential development
Construction 2025-09-24 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Land and Environment court has approved developer Central Element’s plans for its $100 million ‘Lamrock Avenue’ luxury residential development in Bondi Beach, following a conciliation conference with the local council.

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Paladin director disqualified in ASIC case over ‘entirely fanciful’ $1B valuation
Financial Services 2025-09-23 11:22 pm By Sam Matthews

ASIC has won banning orders against a Paladin and MacroLend director, with a judge finding investors were enticed by his “entirely fanciful” $1.02 billion valuation of Paladin unit Kradle Software.

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Crown’s $73M shareholder class action settlement wins court OK
Class Actions 2025-09-22 11:57 pm By Christine Caulfield

A court has approved Crown Resorts’ $72.5 million settlement of a shareholder class action, as well as a $20 million cut for the plaintiff’s law firm.

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Target, Kmart accused of selling knock-off Van Cleef jewellery
Intellectual Property 2025-09-22 11:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The owner of luxury brand Van Cleef & Arpels has taken retailers Target and Kmart to court, alleging they infringed its trade marks and violated consumer law by selling jewellery that copy its hallmark clover and flower motifs worn by countless celebrities and royalty.

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EVP drags share sale parties into case against Strongroom AI
Healthcare 2025-09-22 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Venture capital firm EVP has added 20 parties to a lawsuit seeking to recoup its $10.4 million investment in Strongroom AI, as a judge extended freezing orders against directors of the med-tech start-up.

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Cobolt fights Duke developer’s recourse to security in feud over project
Construction 2025-09-23 11:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

The builder of the Duke apartment complex in the inner city Melbourne suburb of Collingwood wants a court to block the property developer from accessing a bank guarantee as their dispute over the project continues.

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