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High Court urged to take up challenge to security interest over power plant
High Court 2025-06-06 11:40 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Collapsed gold mine owner Kirkalocka has brought a High Court challenge in a dispute with energy company Zenith over the ownership of a power plant in WA, saying the case raises important issues about the operation of security interests. 

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No ‘screaming urgency’ in legal challenge to Woodside’s North Shelf extension, court told
Zelie Heger 2025-06-06 11:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The environment minister has argued there is no “screaming urgency” in hearing a traditional custodian’s legal challenge to Woodside’s bid to extend its North West Shelf gas project by 40 years. 

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SkyCity to sue Fletcher Building over convention centre delays
Construction 2025-06-06 11:22 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Auckland-based casino operator SkyCity plans to file a $278 million suit against Fletcher Building over alleged losses stemming from the delayed construction of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.

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Appeals court affirms $50M haircut for land acquired for Melbourne freeway
Construction 2025-06-06 11:53 pm By Andy Sidler

The owners of land acquired to build the Mordialloc Freeway have lost a bid for $52.8 million in compensation, with an appeals court affirming that they are only entitled to $2.24 million because of prior compensation paid on the land.

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Parkview reaches settlement in Australia Towers cladding case
Construction 2025-06-05 11:44 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Parkview Constructions has reached a settlement in an owners corporation’s lawsuit over allegedly combustible cladding at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park.

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Roberts Co sued for failing to pay $3.2M claim submitted two hours late
Construction 2025-06-05 11:00 pm By Andy Sidler

A contractor who worked on the Westmead Children’s Hospital is seeking orders compelling Roberts Co to make a $3.2 million progress payment, arguing service past business hours on Friday was still Friday service. 

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Live Nation snaps up Perth building for latest music venue
Real Estate 2025-06-05 11:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Global entertainment giant Live Nation has acquired a Perth warehouse which it promises to transform into a world-class live music venue in about a year. 

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Builder sues over Hermitage Engadine development
Construction 2025-06-05 11:42 pm By Sam Matthews

The owner of an Engadine site being developed into an apartment complex has been sued by the project’s builder, who seeks over $2 million in allegedly unpaid progress payments as well as damages for breach of contract. 

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Cabramatta property developer can’t rely on assumptions in defects spat with owners
Construction 2025-06-05 11:04 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has ruled that the owners corporation of a 20-unit development in Cabramatta is entitled to damages from the developer over defects, after promised rectification works were not carried out by an agreed date.

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Trial in Australia Towers cladding case delayed as Parkview nears settlement
Construction 2025-06-04 11:15 pm By Sam Matthews

The owners corporation suing Parkview Construction over alleged combustible cladding at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park is “hopeful” of a settlement being reached, a court has heard on the eve of trial.

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