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NSW builder Clarke Homes collapses after ā€˜escalating costsā€™ of material, labour
Construction 2025-02-07 1:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Citing rising costs of materials and labour, NSW Central Coast builder Clarke Homes has entered voluntary administration, with several building projects incomplete.

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Crown sues Lendlease over combustible cladding at Metropol
Entertainment 2025-02-06 11:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Crown has sued Lendlease and a host of other companies that signed off on the use of combustible cladding on the faƧade of the Metropol in Southbank, which it says resulted in two years of expensive rectification work.

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Oreana sells Kallo Town Centre development for $64.5M
Construction 2025-02-06 11:20 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Property group Oreana has sold its Kallo Town Centre development for $64.5 million to ASX-listed company Region Group.

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Victoria’s inquiry into regional housing crisis gets underway
Victoria 2025-02-05 11:12 pm By Christine Caulfield

A state parliament inquiry is underway into the supply of homes in regional Victoria amid a critical housing shortage.

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Judge recuses himself from United Petroleum’s fight with Perth Airport over lease
Construction 2025-02-05 4:20 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has recused himself on the eve of trial from hearing a dispute between United Petroleum and Perth Airport over a lease and construction agreement, after revealing he had a relationship with one of the petrol chain’s witnesses.

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Maddocks reps Simonds Group in $10M purchase of Dennis Family Homes
M&A 2025-02-04 11:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Law firm Maddocks has advised Simonds Group on its $10 million pick-up of Dennis Family Homes, an acquisition expected to generate $200 million in additional revenue for the homebuilder next year.

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Dentons adds major projects partner from Baker McKenzie
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-02-04 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Dentons has welcomed a partner from Baker McKenzie to join its infrastructure, major projects, and energy team in the firm’s Melbourne office.

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Feros Group’s expansion plans for NSW South Coast hotel fall flat
Construction 2025-02-03 11:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeal by publican Feros Group against the Shoalhaven City Council’s rejection of its plan to expand a Victorian-era pub has been dismissed by the NSW Land and Environment Court.

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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 sells Capella Capital to Sojitz for $235M
Corporate 2025-01-31 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Lendlease has finalised the $235 million sale of infrastructure investor Capella Capital to Japanese trading company Sojitz Corporation.

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