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Government grants exploration licence for NSW wind farm
The Albanese government has granted a feasibility licence to a partnership between Equinor and Oceanex Energy to explore offshore in northern NSW for a planned wind farm project.
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Tasmanian group fails to block wharf for Robbins Island wind farm
A Tasmanian community group has lost its challenge to a decision approving the construction of a wharf to facilitate the transport of hundreds of 86 metre-long wind turbine blades for a controversial wind project on Robbins Island.
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HSF advises EnergyAustralia on Latrobe Valley BESS
Herbert Smith Freehills has helped EnergyAustralia secure financing for its Wooreen Energy Storage System project, paving the way for construction on the Latrobe Valley BESS.
Origin faces shareholder class action over energy markets guidance
Origin Energy has been hit with a class action alleging it breached its continuous disclosure obligations and misled the market in its earnings guidance for the 2022 and 2023 financial years.
Glencore sues Port of Newcastle over wharf charges
Mining giant Glencore has sued the operator of the Port of Newcastle over shipping fees, alleging it has been overcharged over $800,000 after the port authority disregarded a determination by the competition watchdog.
BHP says ‘extremely significant’ changes to class action put trial date at risk
BHP has asked for more time to grapple with a shareholder class action’s amended pleading, saying the changes, if allowed, threaten to derail the trial start date in September.
Funders, lawyers ‘picking over bones of carcass’ in Quintis settlement: judge
A judge is concerned that if he approves all payouts sought by lawyers and funders from a $13.5 million settlement in a class action against a Quintis director, group members will only he left with just 18 per cent. 
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Black Cat pounces on Westgold’s $85M gold processing facility
Gold producer Black Cat has acquired Westgold’s Lakewood processing facility located just outside Kalgoorlie for $85 million. 
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Colin Biggers snags new partner for construction group
Colin Biggers & Paisley has beefed up its construction practice group with the appointment of a new partner.
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Lendlease lobs $30M suit over ‘corroding’ racks for DoD solar farms
Lendlease is locked in a $30 million court battle with a solar mounting provider that allegedly provided shoddy racks for two Department of Defence solar farms.