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‘Nonsensical’: Class action slams claim that judge appears biased against corporations
Class Actions 2025-01-29 11:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A shareholder class action has slammed as “nonsensical” Fletcher Buildingā€™s claim that a judgeā€™s public comments in his previous role at Maurice Blackburn created an appearance of bias against corporate defendants.

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Lendlease class action scolded by court for ‘consistent disregard’ for deadlines
Class Actions 2025-01-29 3:56 pm By Sam Matthews

The plaintiffs in a shareholder class action against Lendlease have lost their bid for further discovery from the builder, with a judge taking a swipe for their ā€œflagrant” failure to meet deadlines.

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Group members to get half of $42.25M CIMIC class action settlement
Class Actions 2025-01-29 11:13 pm By Andy Sidler

Group members will receive no less than 50 per cent of a $42.25 million settlement reached in a shareholder class action against engineering firm CIMIC.

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Class action judge grills Fletcher Building on recusal bid
Class Actions 2025-01-28 11:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge who was previously the head of class actions at Maurice Blackburn has questioned a bid by Fletcher Building that he recuse himself from presiding over a shareholder case against the construction company.

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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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Lendlease wins appeal over Circular Quay land valuation
Construction 2025-01-29 11:22 pm By Christine Caulfield

Lendlease’s appeal of the NSW Valuer General’s land value determinations of luxury residential tower One Circular Quay has prevailed.

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Court won’t restrain work on Healesville Railway Line reconstruction
Construction 2025-01-28 11:03 pm By Andy Sidler

Residents of a property near the historic Healesville Railway Line have failed in their bid to halt works proceeding on weekends and out of hours, with a judge calling their complaints ā€œoversensitiveā€.

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Engineering firm Monadelphous wins $150M contract with Rio Tinto
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-28 10:54 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has been awarded new construction and maintenance contracts worth $150 million at a Rio Tinto iron ore mine in the Pilbara region.Ā 

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Belmore’s St George Hotel settles fight over approval for digital business signs
New South Wales 2025-01-24 11:08 pm By Sam Matthews

The iconic St George Hotel in Belmore has settled its dispute with the local council, agreeing not to use flashing signs or digital signs that might ā€œunreasonably dazzleā€ passing drivers.Ā 

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Gov’t promises $10K bonuses for residential construction apprentices
Construction 2025-01-24 11:40 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Albanese government has promised to provide apprentices in the residential construction industry with $10,000 bonuses under a $627 million scheme.

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