Government kicks off search for partners on $93B high-speed rail project

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The Albanese government has issued seven tenders for its $93.6 billion project to build a high-speed rail between Newcastle and Sydney, which is expected to cut travel time by more than half.

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Sentros fails in appeal of Central Coast residential development

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A court has backed the NSW Central Coast Council’s decision to block the construction of a 118-lot residential development, after the developer failed to adequately offset the impacts on the swift parrot and squirrel glider. 

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First part of trial in NT housing class action to centre on contract claims

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The first phase of trial in a class action alleging the Northern Territory public housing authority failed to maintain habitable public housing in remote Aboriginal communities will centre on breach of contract claims, with discrimination and unconscionable conduct claims to be heard later. 

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ASIC accuses Budget Direct of misleading customers on discounts

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ASIC has filed proceedings against Auto & General, alleging tens of thousands of Budget Direct customers lost discounts they were promised and were overcharged premiums for several years.

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Judge OKs $13.5M Quintis settlement, denies competing funder a cut

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A judge has approved a $13.5 million settlement in a class action against the director of collapsed sandalwood producer Quintis, but has reduced deductions sought by the plaintiff’s lawyers and funder, and denied a payout to the funder of a competing case.

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Zac Lomax dispute ‘very close’ to resolution, court told

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Trial was pushed off on Monday in NRL player Zac Lomax’s contract spat with the Parramatta Eels, with the court hearing the parties are “very close” to resolving the dispute. 

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Class action says ‘obvious problems’ with Sportsbet’s bid to claw back winnings

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A class action alleging Sportsbet provided unlawful in-play betting services says the bookmaker’s counterclaim seeking restitution of winnings faces “obvious problems”, pointing to difficulties in binding group members.

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Bupa can’t appeal failed bid for class action knockout

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Aged care provider Bupa can’t challenge the dismissal of its bid for a quick win in a class action over the standard of care at its facilities, despite a court noting the case has “some curiosities”.

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