Fortescue must pay $150M in Native Title case over Solomon Hub project
Addressing for the first time the question of compensation for 'future acts' under the Native Title Act, a judge has ordered Fortescue Metals Group to pay $150 million to compensate the Yinjibarndi people for losses stemming from the mining company's Solomon Hub iron ore project.
Solicitor’s knowledge of Ray White deal security imputed to client: court
An appeal by the buyers of a $2.3 million real estate business on the NSW Central Coast has fallen short, with a court finding that their solicitor's knowledge of a security charge was properly imputed to them.
AkzoNobel can’t reopen Inpex case over $45B Ichthys project
AkzoNobel has lost its bid to add new expert evidence after the conclusion of trial in a dispute with Inpex over allegedly defective anti-corrosive coating used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project.
Federal budget takes aim at negative gearing, capital gains tax perks
The centrepiece of Tuesday night's budget are tax reforms aimed at capital gains, negative gearing and investment structures, with the Albanese government spruiking the changes as supporting new housing, while experts say the devil is in the detail.
Enviro group loses bid for judicial review of Nyah Floodplain Restoration Project
A judge has tossed an environmental group's bid for judicial review of a minister's approval of plans to build water regulating structures at the Nyah Floodplain in Victoria, saying the approval was contingent on plans to offset effects on the Regent parrot.
Norton Rose nabs infrastructure partner from Sidley Austin
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed a partner from US firm Sidley Austin to join its Asia Pacific energy and infrastructure practice.
Court won’t vacate trial in Golden Gate Property director row
A judge has dismissed a bid to vacate an upcoming hearing in a dispute between two former directors of Golden Gate Property Group over a Carver's Reach development.
Western Sydney Airport metro contractor dumped as probe referred to NACC
A major contractor on the Western Sydney Airport Metro project has been terminated as a corruption investigation into supply chains is referred to police and a number of agencies, including NACC.
Golfers can’t challenge Canberra retirement home development
An ACT tribunal has found a local group of golf enthusiasts don't have standing to challenge the approval of a retirement village development slated for construction on the Federal Golf Course in Canberra.
McCullough Robertson nabs Ashurst partner for construction team
McCullough Robertson has lured a partner from Ashurst who has advised the Queensland government on the 2032 Olympic Games.
Lendlease, Charter Hall strike deal on Sydney CBD properties
Charter Hall has signed a deal to take over a Sydney office precinct from Lendlease.
Federal budget to include $3.8B for Suburban Rail Loop
The Albanese government is planning to spend $3.8 billion more on Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop rapid transit project, one day after it walked away from the completion of the Inland Rail project.
Renewable infrastructure projects call for innovative financing, Ashurst partner says
Renewable energy projects are moving away from rigid, long-term tolling agreements towards more flexible financing structures, according to an Ashurst partner, with lenders warming to new mechanisms like virtual tolling agreements.
Inland Rail project cut drastically after costs blow out to $45B
The federal government has scaled back the freight Inland Rail project after a report found the project, which would run Melbourne to Brisbane, would cost $45 billion.
Atlas Arteria urges shareholders to reject IFM’s $7B hostile takeover offer
Private toll road operator Atlas Arteria has urged shareholders to reject a $7 billion hostile takeover offer from IFM Investors that allegedly undervalues the company.
Wesfarmers inks JV with Built to speed residential development
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has signed a joint venture agreement with Built Group to use Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles to build faster, lower cost residential developments.
Dexus to team up with Boral on Melbourne logistics precinct
Dexus and Boral have entered a joint venture to develop the Ravenhall Logistics precinct in Melbourne's west.
High Court set to hear first climate change case
A landmark case over the expansion of Mach Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine will go to the High Court next week, marking the first time the court considers whether planning authorities have to consider the local climate impacts of fossil fuel projects.
Gallagher added to sut against QBE over Imperial Towers defects
A judge has granted Hassall Developments' bid to join insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher to a lawsuit against QBE over an $80 million special risks policy after “serious defects” were allegedly found in its Imperial Towers development in Parramatta.
Optus contractor’s Sydney construction breached law: court
An Optus contractor breached the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act by building a telecommunications facility on the roof of a heritage listed building in Sydney's Northern Beaches, a court has found.
Construction silk gets more time for assessment in $150K fee row
A judge has thrown out a law firm's bid to review a costs assessment manager's decision to grant a Sydney silk more time to make a costs assessment application for services he provided almost a decade ago.
EPA witnesses must front court in mine blasts case against Whitehaven
Only one of six witnesses of explosive blasts at Whitehaven's Maules Creek coal mine, which is the subject of criminal EPA proceedings, will give evidence by audio-visual link at trial, with a court finding their credit may be in issue.
Court OKs development application for North Shore apartment block
A court has granted development approval to an 85-unit apartment block in Sydney's North Shore that exceeds height restrictions, finding that strict compliance is unnecessary given the development will provide affordable housing.
Samsung JV drops suit against Equis over $176M contract for Melbourne BESS
A joint venture contracted to build a battery storage facility in the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, expected to be one of the world's largest, has dropped a suit against renewables developer Equis alleging it was entitled to a 50 per cent reduction in its bank guarantees.
Appeals court upholds finding that EnergyAustralia ‘in the construction industry’
EnergyAustralia has lost its appeal of a finding that it's on the hook for portable long service leave for maintenance workers at its Yallourn power station because its significant maintenance activities mean it's 'in the construction industry', a ruling that could affect energy, rail and telecommunications firms.
