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Deakin sues builder for $14.3M over defects at Burwood campus building
Construction 2025-05-16 4:09 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Deakin University is suing builder Hanson Yuncken seeking $14.3 million for alleged defects on a building at its Burwood campus.

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State court can rule on competition claim in dispute over Merrifield lot
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-05-14 11:56 pm By Andy Sidler

The Victorian Supreme Court has found it can rule on a competition claim by the owner of a lot in the Merrifield Business Park masterplanned community over a restrictive covenant preventing it from leasing the land.  

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Dexus entitled to have spat over Bragg Centre lease heard by court, judge says
Real Estate 2025-05-14 11:38 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has refused to stay a lease dispute between landlord Dexus and South Australia’s premium medical research centre in favour of a contractual dispute resolution mechanism, saying it would be “unjust” to deprive Dexus of a court hearing.

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In lease dispute over Merrifield Business Park, Supreme Court to resolve competition claim
Real Estate 2025-05-14 11:11 pm By Andy Sidler

A federal competition claim by the owner of a lot in the Merrifield Business Park masterplanned community over a restrictive covenant preventing it from leasing the land will be decided by a state court.

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SA government to usher in law clarifying Whyalla Port ownership
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-05-14 11:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The South Australian government has flagged new legislation to clarify ownership of the Whyalla Port following legal action to wrest control of the port from Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance.

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Court tosses client’s ‘indefensible’ case against lawyers after fourth repleading
Professional Negligence 2025-05-12 11:28 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has dismissed a client’s attempt to join Kheir Lawyers to an action against Shine Lawyers, after the application — repleaded for a fourth time — remained “indefensible”.

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Builder Watpac hit with $3.5M suit over Werribee sports centre leaks
Construction 2025-05-13 11:15 pm By Christine Caulfield

Watpac faces a lawsuit by Wyndham City Council over alleged leaks from the roof of the redesigned Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre, which it says cost $3.5 million to fix.

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KWM-repped Dyno Nobel sells Gibson Island site for $194M
Real Estate 2025-05-13 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Explosives company Dyno Nobel has entered into a $194 million contract to divest land on Gibson Island in Brisbane, reportedly selling the site to property investment giant Goodman Group. 

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Law firm loses spat with client over agreement to cap fees
Business of Law 2025-05-12 11:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A law firm has lost a row with a former client over a pact to cap fees at $100,000, with a judge rejecting its claim the agreement was not binding.

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ANZ flex commissions class action asks court not to disturb GCO
Class Actions 2025-05-09 11:27 pm By Sam Matthews

The plaintiff in a flex commissions class action against ANZ has asked the court to approve a $85 million settlement, including a 24.5 per cent group costs order, citing the “considerable risk” involved in running the case.

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