A court has signed off on Someva Renewables’ plan to build 62 wind turbines just outside of Hanging Rock following what the company called 18 months of “unnecessary” opposition from a local council that did little to alter the project.
The Minns government has fast-tracked 15 data centre projects worth $51.9 billion and promised to articulate the values that will guide future decision-making amid concerns about protecting national interests amid the data centre boom.
Alinta Energy has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with the state of Western Australia for what will be the state’s largest wind farm.
A local NSW council has been ordered to pay the owners of a block of land it acquired in North-West Sydney $12.7 million, with the court finding that if not for the acquisition, the land could have been used for residential purposes.
Addisons has hired a highly regarded real estate partner who brings over 30 years of experience advising top industry players.
A judge has declined a funder’s bid for a $43 million payout in a class action accusing Colonial First State of charging excessive premiums, saying it was entitled to a 27.5 per cent commission but not $4.5 million for after-the-event insurance.
A new class action has been launched on behalf of over 10,000 Chevrolet Silverado owners, following a global recall of the utes by General Motors.
A judge has approved a $37.35 million settlement in a class action alleging fintech EML Payments failed to promptly disclose anti-money laundering and counter terrorism compliance concerns.
Bupa has hit back at a class action alleging it provided poor quality care to residents at its aged care facilities, saying it was “not appropriate” to run the case as a group proceeding.
The Trade Marks Office has rejected an application by Queensland-based food delivery provider DishDash, finding its mark to be too similar to that of delivery giant DoorDash.
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