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Builder BGC pulled into class action over Fletcher Building pipes
Construction 2025-10-22 11:58 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Iplex Pipelines has argued builder BGC should hand over documents relating to its estimate that it will cost $123 million to fix homes it claims were fitted with faulty pipes manufactured by the Fletcher Building unit.

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UK developer Avon loses appeal after revenue office refused tax waiver
Construction 2025-10-21 11:47 pm By Christine Caulfield

An ex gratia payment under Queensland’s tax laws is just what it means — one made by the state revenue office as a favour and not a legal obligation, a court has found in a loss for UK developer Avon.

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Developer sued over ‘off-the-plan’ apartment purchase in lux Queensland high-rise
Real Estate 2025-10-21 11:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Queensland developer Cav Gasworks is facing a suit by a purchaser of an ‘off-the-plan’ apartment, after being ordered to pay $10.3 million for using a sunset clause to renege on an agreement with another buyer in the luxury Newstead high-rise.

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JLL sued by former CEO, in latest fallout from harassment investigation
Real Estate 2025-10-20 11:47 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The former CEO for JLL’s Australian unit has sued the real estate firm after he was allegedly terminated following an investigation into a complaint against a manager.

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Investors win $9.7M in dispute over failed Gold Coast development
Contracts 2025-10-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A group of investors have won a dispute against a Newcastle-based company over a foreclosure on a mortgage in relation to a Gold Coast which did not proceed. 

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Court approves Moini’s Sydney co-living development
Construction 2025-10-20 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Land and Environment Court has granted approval for Moini’s co-living development on Sydney’s Parramatta Road, following a conciliation conference with the Inner West Council.

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Acciona can’t move Veolia’s $224M case over Kwinana WTE plant
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-10-17 11:29 pm By Christine Caulfield

Infrastructure giant Acciona must fight a $224M lost-revenue case by contractor Veolia Australia over the Kwinana waste-to-energy plant on Veolia’s home turf.

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Judge ups Tomkins’ Midwater payment claim by $4.7M
Construction 2025-10-17 11:47 pm By Christine Caulfield

Developer York Property is on the hook for an extra $4.7 million payment to the head construction contractor on the Midwater luxury residential high rise on the Gold Coast.

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JLL to be sued by former human resources exec
Real Estate 2025-10-17 7:24 am By Cat Fredenburgh

The former human resources head for JLL in Australia is set to sue her former employer after she was allegedly sacked while on leave despite never being told she was under investigation.

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Atlantic Nickel wins appeal in mining company’s $1B case
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-10-17 11:50 pm By Christine Caulfield

The receiver for Brazilian mining company Atlantic Nickel has prevailed in a second attempt to stay a case by Mining Services International, which brought a $1 billion claim over a terminated sale of a mine in Santa Rica.

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