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Vic Police accused of ‘total overreach’ as pepper spray class action kicks off
Victoria Police’s use of pepper spray to disperse environmental protesters at a 2019 mining conference was a “total overreach” of force, a court has heard.
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Developer wins stay of judgment debt for builder over $14M Taringa Coles
A court has granted a rare stay over a judgment debt to the developer of a Taringa Coles shopping centre, finding if final judgment comes down in its favour, financially troubled builder Kenik may not be able to repay the funds. 
Seven, reporter win strike-out bid in AFL player’s defamation case
Seven can strike out part of West Coast Eagles player Jack Darling's suit alleging it was the 'publisher' of allegedly defamatory articles in The West Australian that accused him of being anti-vax.
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BESIX Watpac, Frasers in court over billion-dollar Sydney developments
BESIX Watpac and Frasers Property are fighting claims they are liable for defects in two residential complexes in the Sydney suburb of Chippendale, including the $2 billion One Central Park towers.
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Stockland sues Probuild over Perth shopping centre sinkhole
Major developer Stockland has filed proceedings against Probuild Constructions over alleged faulty works completed on a stormwater system in a Rockingham shopping centre.
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NSW strata managers to face penalties for violating new disclosure rules
New rules requiring strata managers to disclose conflicts of interests and kickbacks to owners have come into effect in New South Wales.
Homes Victoria docs shielded from public housing class action, court rules
Citing public interest immunity, Homes Victoria has won a bid for Cabinet documents to be kept confidential in a class action levelled by public housing tenants.
Enviro group takes Tamboran to court over Beetaloo Basin fracking
Environmental activists claim fracking by natural gas company Tamboran in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin risks contaminating groundwater. 
Video game maker largely wins copyright suit over Grand Theft Auto ‘Mod’
The makers of Grand Theft Auto have largely succeeded in a copyright case against the developer behind the "Infamous Mod" -- a hack that alters the capabilities of players in the online version of the top-selling game.
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Star Entertainment rejects offers for Queens Wharf stake
Embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has rejected offers to buy out its stake in the $3.6 billion Queens Wharf entertainment district project in Brisbane.