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WA transport authority can’t dodge developer’s loss of profit case over land acquisition
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-03 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority has lost its bid to summarily dismiss a developer’s suit for damages over a $2 million compulsory land acquisition.

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Feros Group’s expansion plans for NSW South Coast hotel fall flat
Construction 2025-02-03 11:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeal by publican Feros Group against the Shoalhaven City Council’s rejection of its plan to expand a Victorian-era pub has been dismissed by the NSW Land and Environment Court.

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Lendlease sells Capella Capital to Sojitz for $235M
Corporate 2025-01-31 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Lendlease has finalised the $235 million sale of infrastructure investor Capella Capital to Japanese trading company Sojitz Corporation.

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Council loses opposition to ‘menacing’ development near Sydney coastal walk
Construction 2025-01-31 10:38 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An advertising exec has won the green light to build a two-storey residence on Sydney’s Tamarama headland, despite the council’s concerns that ten stone “cocoon” structures will “loom over” the iconic Bondi to Bronte coastal walk. 

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Sydney Water accused of misleading conduct in $347M compulsory land acquisition
Catherine Gleeson 2025-01-31 11:12 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The former owner of 28 hectares of land in Western Sydney has sued Sydney Water, alleging it deliberately sought to prevent the sale of the property on the open market and disputing a $347 million valuation. 

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Schiphol ups stake in Brisbane Airport ahead of Olympics
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-01-31 11:03 pm By Sam Matthews

Dutch airport operator Schiphol has upped its shareholding in Brisbane Airport ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games, guaranteeing itself a second board seat. 

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Corrs steers complex $1B Stockland acquisition of 12 Lendlease communities
Real Estate 2025-02-01 4:01 am By Andy Sidler

Corrs Chambers Westgrath helped get Stockland’s complex $1.06 billion acquisition of a dozen masterplanned community from Lendlease over the line late last year.

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Sydney’s Westpoint Shopping Centre sells for record $900M
Real Estate 2025-01-30 11:27 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Westpoint Shopping Centre in Western Sydney has been sold for $900 million, in Australia’s largest individual retail asset transaction.

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Expect more alternative contract models in construction in 2025, new Landers partner says
Analysis 2025-01-30 10:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Alternative contract models are set to shake up the construction and infrastructure sectors in 2025, according to a new construction partner at Lander & Rodgers.

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Snowy 2.0 hydro project halted amid union’s safety concerns
Environment 2025-01-30 2:59 pm By Sam Matthews

Work on the country’s biggest renewables project has again halted after the AWU again raised safety concerns about the use of ‘refuge chambers’ on the project. 

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