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Bupa class action dodges summary dismissal application
Class Actions 2025-12-15 11:21 pm By Andy Sidler

A class action against Bupa alleging the aged care provider failed to provide promised levels of care to residents can proceed, with a judge finding the case is not “fatally flawed”.

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Builder in ‘hibernation’ must pay Ertech security in payment claim row
Construction 2025-12-15 11:20 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has ordered Queensland builder ADLU to provide security in its dispute with engineering contractor Ertech, finding that its self-imposed “hibernation” disguised a practical impecuniosity.

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ADCO scores win in row with Boroondara over Kew building collapse
Construction 2025-12-12 11:12 pm By Andy Sidler

ADCO Constructions did not agree to guarantee work done by its subsidiary on the Kew Recreation Centre, a court has found, limiting Boroondara City Council’s options following a roof collapse. 

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Westfield owner Scentre sells stake in Brisbane mall for $683M
Construction 2025-12-12 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A Dexus managed fund has paid $683 million to Scentre Group to increase its stake in Brisbane’s Westfield Chermside shopping centre.

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Construction barrister appointed to NSW Supreme Court
Construction 2025-12-11 11:48 pm By Andy Sidler

Seasoned silk Gregory Sirtes SC has been appointed as a judge on the New South Wales Supreme Court after earning his stripes in complex construction litigation.

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United Petroleum in fight with VicRoads over contamination at Westgate Freeway servos
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-12-11 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

United Petroleum is locked in a dispute with VicRoads over the agency’s management of contamination at two service stations leased by UP along the Westgate Freeway. 

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Commonwealth Bank pays record penalty over consumer data sharing failures
Financial Services 2025-12-09 11:37 pm By Andy Sidler

The Commonwealth Bank has paid $792,000 in penalties after the consumer watchdog found it had failed to enable data sharing for certain business customers. 

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CIP can subpoena police in $30M suit over Carver’s Reach development
Construction 2025-12-10 11:54 pm By Andy Sidler

CIP Group can subpoena Queensland Police, with a judge finding the timing of an ex-business partner’s complaints to police may be material to a change of tack in CIP’s $30 million suit over a residential development.

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No split trial in suit over confidential South Australia solar plant info
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-12-10 11:45 pm By Andy Sidler

Solar developer Green Gold Energy has lost its bid to bifurcate an upcoming trial in its case accusing competitor Trina Solar of misusing its confidential information, with a judge citing the risks of a retrial. 

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Fight breaks out over $3.5M surplus from Callide administration
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-12-10 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

IG Energy and former subsidiary IG Power — now owned by Czech investment firm Sev.en — are fighting over a $3.5 million surplus from the administration of IG’s interest in the Callide Power Station in Queensland.

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