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Drivas plans for add-on to Parramatta Square heritage site refused again
Construction 2025-01-23 11:18 pm By Christine Caulfield

Property developer Drivas has lost its court fight over plans for a nine-storey tower atop the heritage-listed Murrays Building in Parramatta’s Centenary Square.

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Alemais owners lose bid to convert historic Paddington pub
Real Estate 2024-12-05 1:55 am By Sam Matthews

The owners of Australian fashion label Alemais have lost their bid to flip a historic Paddington pub into a retail shopfront, with a court accepting evidence about the pubā€™s contribution to Sydneyā€™s ā€œsocial fabricā€.

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Judges don’t have to give ‘running commentary’ on oral submissions, court says
Courts 2024-08-15 11:02 pm By Sam Matthews

An appeals court has rejected oOh!media’s claim that it was denied procedural fairness in a dispute with Transport for NSW, saying judges are not required to give a “running commentary” on oral submissions and that counsel must be “constantly alert” when appearing in court.

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Judge slashes compensation with $50M payout in WestConnex land dispute
Real Estate 2019-07-18 9:01 pm By Miklos Bolza

Two companies owned by the ex-director of Dial A Dump have failed in a bid to secure $584 million in compensation for land compulsorily acquired by the NSW Government for the WestConnex project, with the court granting them less than 10 per cent of that amount.

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Landowners above Sydney Metro tunnel can claim compensation before digging complete
Transportation & Infrastructure 2019-06-24 8:34 pm By Amelia Birnie

Landowners above the Sydney Metro underground tunnel will be allowed to claim compensation before construction is complete, with a court also preparing to consider potential compensation for any reduced development potential.

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United Petroleum loses $2M award over compulsory land acquisition
Construction 2019-03-06 5:38 pm By Miklos Bolza

An appeals court has overturned a ruling awarding $2 million in compensation to United Petroleum after the state government compulsorily acquired land on which the petrol retailer operated a service station and restaurant.

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