Geocon loses appeal over parking at Canberra development
Developer Geocon has failed to overturn a ruling blocking it from using 132 parking spaces at its Metropol mixed-use development in Canberra as a commercial parking facility.
NextDC calls share raid by Goodman, Digital Realty ‘opportunistic’
Goodman Group and NYSE-listed Digital Realty Trust have made a play for a 9.9 per cent shareholding in rival NextDC in an aftermarket “share raid”, as the AI data centre operator faces class action probes into a $140 million revenue downgrade.
ACT wins appeal over golf course land development
An appeals court has overturned a finding that a Canberra golf course owner is restrained from developing the site by private covenants held by lot owners in a neighbouring residential estate.
Brunswick Heads land access bid rejected in Clarence Property pond row
A judge has rejected a bid for an elder to inspect land at Brunswick Heads in his claim that developer Clarence Property will breach laws against desecration of Aboriginal objects when it builds artificial frog ponds as part of its 123-lot residential development.
David Jones in breach of rent agreements, landlord Scentre Group says
Department store brand David Jones has not paid rent since September and its private equity owner has rejected a "generous offer" to continue trading, landlord Scentre Group has said.
Keystone’s Paul Chiodo grilled over unfinished developments
Property developer Paul Chiodo faced a grilling in court on Wednesday over seven unfinished property developments and the Shield and First Guardian investor funds used to finance them.
Judge rejects Gold Creek ‘motel’ development proposal
A judge has rejected plans for a motel development at the Gold Creek Country Club in Canberra, finding the physical features of the development were more consistent with long-term accommodation than a motel.
TfNSW, Acciona fraud claim against property owners survives strike-out
Transport for NSW and Acciona's case against a couple they settled a property damage dispute with has survived a strike-out bid, with a judge finding they may have a case that the owners' failure to disclose the sale of the property amounted to fraud.
Keybridge directors breached duties over $4.75M loan for CEO’s Lake Como property
Three Keybridge directors breached their duties in approving a $4.75 million loan to help CEO Nicholas Bolton acquire a $20 million property in Lake Como, a judge has found.
Essendon Airport alleges Hyatt Place Hotel defects will need 14-month shutdown
The operator of Melbourne's Essendon Airport has launched action against structural engineer WSP and Hamilton and Marino Builders for alleged defects in the construction of Essendon Fields' Hyatt Place hotel.
Peet wins $3.78M injunction in spat over contaminated Keysborough site
Property developer Peet Keysborough has won an injunction requiring $3.78 million to be held in trust in a lawsuit over contamination at a development site it purchased.
GJ Gardner barred from breach of contract claims, ex-franchisee says
A former GJ Gardner franchisee claims the company cannot pursue breach of contract claims against him because the home builder had the opportunity to pursue the claims in an earlier case.
Whitehaven wins fight with enviro activists over Winchester South mine
Whitehaven Coal has won a court's imprimatur for leases to mine coal at its Winchester South site, despite the court's finding that emissions from the project near Moranbah, Queensland would be "extraordinary".
Amcor on hook for asbestos remediation costs at Alphington paper mill
Amcor is liable for some of the $23 million in costs claimed by builder Glenvill for asbestos contamination remediation at a former industrial site in Alphington, Melbourne, a court has ruled.
Tahmoor liquidators fear info misuse if Norton Rose reps Gupta firms
Liquidators for the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW have told a judge they fear confidential information could be misused if law firm Norton Rose Fulbright continues to act for two companies linked to steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta.
Court tosses $6.1M win for off-the-plan buyer of high-rise penthouses
A developer has succeeded in overturning a ruling that it owes $6.1 million in damages to an off-the-plan buyer after it sold two Brisbane penthouses to other buyers for more than double the original contract price.
Government won’t appeal decision overturning McPhillamys mine ban
The government will not appeal a ruling that found former environment minister Tanya Plibersek lacked authority to declare part of the McPhillamys gold mine heritage protected after she received new information about a "central and material" Dreaming story.
Downer EDI secures $400M Homes Victoria contract
Infrastructure services company Downer EDI has been awarded a $400 million maintenance and repair contract with Homes Victoria.
AVID matches Warburg Pincus with revised bid for Ingenia
Real estate developer AVID Property Group has matched an offer from Warburg Pincus to acquired holiday park operator Ingenia Communities.
Generation Steel signs PPA with BHP for Collie steel mill
Generation Steel has signed a power purchase agreement with BHP to power its proposed new steel mill in Collie, Western Australia.
Warburg Pincus tops AVID offer for Ingenia with latest bid
Warburg Pincus has increased its offer to acquire Ingenia Communities after AVID Property Group lobbed a competing offer that valued the holiday park operator at $3.2 billion.
AirTrunk secures $4.25B loan for Western Sydney data centre
Data centre platform AirTrunk has secured a $4.25 billion loan to develop its Western Sydney campus, with Mallesons and Gilbert + Tobin advising on the deal.
Octopus to acquire 93-turbine Victorian wind farm for $2B
Renewables developer Octopus Australia has reportedly agreed to put down $2 billion to acquire the Golden Plains wind farm near Geelong, one of the southern hemisphere’s largest wind projects.
OUE REIT increases stake in Sydney’s tallest tower for $864M
Singaporean real estate investor OUE REIT is increasing its stake in 180 George Street, a 55-storey Sydney office tower whose tenants include Salesforce, TikTok and Jones Lang LaSalle.
Woodside sells off stake in Sunrise LNG joint venture for $285M
Woodside Energy has shed its interest in the Sunrise LNG project, entering into an agreement with Timor GAP to exit the joint venture for $285 million (US$200 million).
HopgoodGanim appoints construction partner from Thomsons
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has strengthened its construction practice with the appointment of a new partner from Thomsons.
Russell Kennedy nabs Thomsons partner for planning and enviro team
Russell Kennedy has lured planning and environment lawyer Craig Tidemann from Thomsons to join the firm's partnership in its Sydney office.
Pinsent Masons appoints infrastructure pro from Dentons
Law firm Pinsent Masons has lured a Dentons partner to bolster its energy and infrastructure projects offering in Australia and Asia Pacific.
Dentons appoints projects partner from DLA Piper
Dentons has snagged a partner from DLA Piper with extensive experience on major projects for its Brisbane office.
Gadens boosts presence in Perth property market with new partner
Gadens has hired two new partners in its fintech and property practices to meet growing client demand.
Clayton Utz scoops up Perth firm to boost construction team
The team from Perth's Chord Advisory -- headed by two former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partners -- will join Clayton Utz to strengthen the Big Six firm's infrastructure, construction and real estate practice.
Norton Rose construction partners jump to Hicksons
Three construction specialists have departed Norton Rose Fulbright for Hicksons, saying the firm's size provided better value and flexibility for clients.
Property lawyer joins Macpherson Kelley’s Sydney office
Macpherson Kelley has hired an experienced property lawyer as a principal in its Sydney property team.
