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A judge has found the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra did not discriminate against pianist Jayson Gillham on the basis of political belief by cancelling a concert after he made comments that were critical of Israel's conduct in Gaza.

IG Power has sued Queensland government-owned corporation CS Energy for $1 billion alleging it is liable for “catastrophic” incidents at the Callide coal-fired power station.

Builder LU Simon has brought cross-claims against the architect, building surveyor and cladding subcontractor that were involved in the construction of three Fitzroy apartment buildings fitted with combustible cladding. 

A court will reconsider a development application for a digital billboard on a heritage-listed Sydney building, after finding that a commissioner relied on a superseded visual impact assessment report in refusing the application.

Three Keybridge Capital directors have rejected claims that board minutes documenting a $4.75 million bonus to former CEO Nicholas Bolton were a post-hoc "concoction”, saying they accurately reflected an agreement reached during a nine-minute meeting in 2023.

A judge has dismissed a case brought by a sand importer against the Port Authority of NSW seeking to recoup alleged lost profits and reliance damages falling from a lease agreement for a multi-user facility in the Sydney harbour. 

A HWL Ebsworth major projects partner has been fined $10,000 for unsatisfactory professional conduct after sending angry text messages to a builder over work on his home, including one message that threatened to "bite" him.

A class action on behalf of Sydney homeowners who allege their homes are sinking into the ground has reached an in-principle settlement two weeks out from trial. 

Criminal proceedings have been lobbed against Netstrata and managing director Stephen Brell, accusing the strata management company of conflicts of interest in connection with payments from contractors.

The City of Melbourne will oppose amendments to Lendlease’s $263 million Swanston St tower due to “unacceptable impacts” on views, including overshadowing Federation Square and the Flinders Street steps.