Citing financial uncertainty, Star says trial in AUSTRAC case should not wait

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Embattled casino operator The Star says a trial in AUSTRAC’s case should not be delayed until the finalisation of a $300 million buyout offer from Balley’s, as suggested by the financial crimes watchdog.

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$64.25M settlement in MLC Super class action on ‘higher end’, court told

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A judge has been asked to approve a $64.25 million settlement in a class action against the trustees of the MLC Super Fund, hearing the settlement, reached just prior to the dismissal of a similar class action, was on the “higher end”. 

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Frasers Property in $600M logistics JV with Morgan Stanley’s real estate investment arm

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Frasers Property Industrial and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing have established a 50-50 joint industrial property venture in Australia valued at $600 million.

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Court clarifies tax treatment for land development

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A court has weighed in on the tax treatment of the proceeds of developed land, finding the landowner did not engage in business-like conduct such that his profits should be considered income.

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Developer can’t claim setoff in spat with Tomkins over $55M Sunshine Coast apartments

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An appeal against a ruling that the developer of a $55M Sunshine Coast residential complex could not set off a liquidated damages claim against builder Tomkins’ pre-completion payment claim has been thrown out.

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BHP, ACCIONA Energía to explore pumped hydro facility at Mt Arthur site

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Mining giant BHP and ACCIONA Energía will investigate if the site of NSW’s largest thermal mine is capable of conversion into a pumped hydro energy storage facility.

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Sky News loses appeal in case of ‘wholesale copying’ by media monitor Isentia

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An appeals court has dismissed Sky News’ challenge to a ruling that media monitor Isentia was not liable for copyright infringement despite “wholesale copying” of content for government clients.

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