Queensland

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.

Central Queensland University will pay over $1.3 million to more than 1,000 employees as part of an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman, becoming the latest university to backpay staff. 

A law firm has prevailed in a fight over unpaid legal fees, with an appeals court ruling the firm is entitled to priority over certain funds recovered in a receivership of a South Stradbroke resort because of its equitable lien over costs orders it secured for its client.

The Queensland government has used special powers to approve a major mixed-used development surrounding the Dreamworld theme park, paving the way for new resorts and residential and commercial developments.

Liquidators appointed by the court to five companies behind $130 million worth of construction projects in Brisbane have won more time to bring potential claims while they investigate several matters, including an allegedly “very odd” tax situation.