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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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Coles supermarket lease plans in WA to face in-depth scrutiny
M&A 2026-01-29 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

Coles Group’s proposed leasehold acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site needs further review, the competition regulator said Thursday. The acquisition is the second under Australia’s new merger regime to face a phase two review by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission since the reforms came into force on 1 January, and the…

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Noviqtech to acquire company tackling AI-related carbon emissions
M&A 2026-01-28 11:54 pm By Sam Matthews

Sustainability reporting technology company Noviqtech is set to acquire biochar carbon dioxide removal company Coralia, which aims to mitigate AI-related carbon emissions.

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Platinum Asset insider trader sentenced to six years in prison
White Collar 2026-01-23 2:48 pm By Andy Sidler

An investment manager has been sentenced to six years in prison after accessing confidential information from the computer of Platinum Asset Management’s chairman about a takeover offer and using the intel to trade in shares. 

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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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Clayton Utz poaches Allens’ capital markets co-head
Business of Law 2026-01-23 11:31 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The co-head of Allens’ equity capital markets team will make the jump to Clayton Utz, just months after Clayton Utz poached a leading private equity lawyer from its rival. 

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Ampol, EG Australia deal first to be reviewed under new merger regime
Competition & Consumer Protection 2026-01-21 1:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The competition regulator will take a deeper look at Ampol’s acquisition of EG Australia, with the deal the first to be referred for a phase two review under the new compulsory merger regime.

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Fletcher Building sells construction division to Vinci for $315M
Construction 2026-01-20 11:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its construction division to VINCI Construction for $315.6 million, after it restructured following a net loss of $116 million in its 2025 half year report.

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Gilbert + Tobin snaps up infrastructure M&A expert from KWM
Business of Law 2026-01-09 11:23 pm By Andy Sidler

King & Wood Mallesons has lost a seasoned M&A partner with expertise in real estate and infrastructure deals to Gilbert + Tobin.

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New merger review regime takes effect, with last-minute changes
M&A 2026-01-07 6:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Reforms to Australia’s merger review regime kicked in on 1 January, but late-breaking amendments to the new laws mean changes to notification thresholds and further exemptions.

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