Queensland

APA Group has made a final investment decision to proceed with the $259 million Sybella Creek solar and battery project in Mount Isa.

A judge has ordered a Gold Coast developer to honour two off-the-plan apartment contracts, finding it could not rely on sunset clauses to terminate the agreements.

A judge has refused summary judgment in a $694 million suit by a company controlled by Chinese state-owned developer Beijing Capital Land against the director of developer Arden Group alleging it defaulted on loans linked to residential developments in Sydney and Brisbane. 

A judge has found that new planning rules that make solar farm development applications more onerous in Queensland applied retrospectively to X-Elio’s proposed solar project in the Western Downs region. 

Gold Coast Council has brought a High Court case over a decision that found the city must consider the provision of affordable housing in assessing an application by developer Cielo Group for a luxury beachfront highrise.

M Resources Trading has won its challenge to a decision setting aside a $1.07 million statutory demand it issued to defunct mining company Australian Pacific Coal, with an appeals court finding there was no genuine dispute over the debt.

Edify Energy has reached financial close on two solar and battery projects near Townsville, paving the way for construction to begin on the developments, which are expected to supply enough electricity to power more than 100,000 homes.

Mallesons-represented Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has obtained financing for the next stage of the Supernode battery energy storage system project in Queensland.

Lendlease has been tapped by Queensland as preferred contractor for the Redcliffe Hospital expansion project in Moreton Bay, a key part of the government's hospital rescue plan.

Retailer Kmart has reached a settlement with Queensland online fashion brand Sabo Skirt over alleged cheap knockoffs.