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Hells Angels member settles defamation case against News Corp
Defamation 2025-03-21 11:17 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

News Corp has agreed to removed posts that allegedly defamed a senior member of the Hells Angels bikie gang by labelling him a “cocaine kingpin” and “fugitive from justice”.

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James Hardie to buy US-based AZEK in $14B merger
M&A 2025-03-24 11:21 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Australian building materials giant James Hardie will acquire US-based home decking provider AZEK in a nearly $14 billion merger.

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Dyldam’s former directors face $33M claims they misused company property
Construction 2025-03-24 5:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Former directors of collapsed Sydney developer Dyldam have been targeted by a liquidator over claims allegedly worth at least $33 million.

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Fresh success for Myer, Emporium landlord after $82.5M stamp duty win
Real Estate 2025-03-24 11:24 pm By Andy Sidler

Victoria’s State Revenue Office must pay the bulk of costs incurred by shopping centre landlord Vicinity in a successful challenge to $82.5 million in stamp duty slapped on land occupied by Myer and Emporium in Melbourne’s city centre.

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EPA secures landmark $18M agreement with Port Kembla Copper
Construction 2025-03-24 11:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency and the owner of a disused copper smelter in Port Kembla, NSW have agreed to an $18 million enforceable undertaking to address copper contamination in the area, which could affect close to 400 homes. 

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‘A no brainer’: National licensing plan for electricians gets thumbs up from builders
Construction 2025-03-24 11:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

The federal Treasurer’s proposed national licensing scheme for electricians is a welcome move that will cut red tape and increase productivity, Master Builders Australia has said.

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Lendlease named as construction partner for PsiQuantum computer
Construction 2025-03-24 11:42 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Silicon Valley tech company PsiQuantum has selected Lendlease as its preferred construction partner on a commercial-scale quantum computer in Brisbane.

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Fortrend challenges ruling on bonuses for Shaw & Partners defectors
Appeals 2025-03-21 11:45 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Fortrend Securities has appealed a finding that it breached the Fair Work Act in withholding the bonuses of two financial advisors who jumped to rival Shaw & Partners.

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GM defeats class action over decision to retire Holden brand
Class Actions 2025-03-20 5:30 pm By Sam Matthews

General Motors has defeated a class action by Australian car dealers over its decision to retire the Holden brand, with a judge finding the car maker did not breach its agreements.

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Firstmac wins high stakes appeal in trade mark fight with Zip
Financial Services 2025-03-20 11:47 pm By Sam Matthews

An appeals court has found Zip Co infringed the ‘Zip’ trade mark of mortgage provider Firstmac, making orders restraining the buy now, pay later giant from using the name.

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