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A sacked property finance executive at CBA, who told an unnamed person in the workplace to “calm the f*** down”, has denied his conduct amounted to bullying, claiming swearing was common among his colleagues.
Richard Lancaster appointed SC assisting in Bondi royal commission
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Sydney silk Richard Lancaster SC has been appointed as senior counsel assisting the royal commission led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell into antisemitism launched in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.
Mackycorp loses appeal over $30M Lismore development
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A First Nations elder has defeated a developer’s appeal against a local council’s decision to reject plans for a $30 million housing estate in Lismore, with a court agreeing the development would adversely impact Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Aged care provider Mercy wins case over Belrose Care acquisition
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A judge has thrown out a breach of contract case against MercyCare over the purchase of Belrose Care and its Perth properties, finding the aged care provider complied with a deferred payment clause in their deal.
Charter Hall strikes $500M to buy into Sydney office precinct
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Real estate fund manager Charter Hall has reportedly acquired a 50 per cent stake in Sydney’s O’Connell Street precinct from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for $500 million.
Funder to go another round in fight with WestConnex plaintiffs
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A funder that unsuccessfully sued the plaintiffs to recover funds advanced for a lawsuit against Transport for NSW over the compulsory acquisition of land for the WestConnex highway project has lodged an appeal.
Lendlease lands new development CEO amid push for $10B in new projects
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Lendlease has appointed a new CEO for development, as the company looks to lock down $10 billion in new projects by the end of the financial year.
Real estate finance pro joins Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke
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A banking and finance partner who has advised on major infrastructure projects like Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has made the leap to Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke.
Treasurer wins $14M penalty in first case over foreign investment breach
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A judge has ordered a foreign investor in rare earths miner Northern Minerals to pay pecuniary penalties after it failed to comply with divestment orders, in the first case brought over alleged breaches of foreign investment laws.
Banksia investors slugged with costs after suit against ABL, receiver
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Banksia Securities investors who agreed to drop their case alleging breaches linked to a scandal-ridden class action have been hit with costs, with a judge saying the case was “plainly” not for the benefit of all group members.