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Australia’s office market ‘in growth mode’, new report says
Real Estate 2026-01-30 11:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A report released by real estate asset manager Dexus suggests Australia’s office market growth is on the upswing after years of stagnation.

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Deloitte appointed, $15M in ore seized from Liberty smelter
Energy & Natural Resources 2026-01-30 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Tasmanian government has seized $15 million worth of manganese ore from Liberty Bell Bay’s smelter after its owner, GFG Alliance, breached the terms of a loan with the state by failing to resume operations.

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Coles to face ACCC scrutiny over WA supermarket development
Competition & Consumer Protection 2026-01-29 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

The merger regulator will put Coles Group’s proposed purchase of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site in the hot seat, saying the leasehold acquisition could limit competition and needs further scrutiny.

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Tesla can’t dodge self-driving car case despite class action
Product Liability 2026-01-29 11:01 pm By Andy Sidler

Tesla can’t escape a case by a motorist over his car’s self-driving capabilities, despite overlap with a class action, with a tribunal saying there was no abuse of process while the driver could not opt out of the group proceeding.

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Coles supermarket lease plans in WA to face in-depth scrutiny
M&A 2026-01-29 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

Coles Group’s proposed leasehold acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site needs further review, the competition regulator said Thursday.

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Crema can’t bar access to $6M in battle with Malvern Collective developer
Construction 2026-01-29 11:42 pm By Christine Caulfield

Construction company Crema has lost a bid for an injunction blocking the developer of a luxury apartment complex in Melbourne’s east from accessing $6 million in performance security amid a fight over project delays.

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Court finds ‘brazen dishonesty’ in $45M property sale
Real Estate 2026-01-29 11:34 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has called the conduct of the director of property group Vantager “breathtaking” in its “brazen dishonesty” after he misappropriated $33 million from a $45 million property sale with the help from his accountant.

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Lendlease to partner with C Capital on $4.5B logistics site
Transportation & Infrastructure 2026-01-29 4:48 pm By Andy Sidler

Hong Kong-based investment firm C Capital has enlisted Lendlease to help with the development of a major logistics precinct in Victoria expected to be worth $4.5 billion upon completion.

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Wallaroo solar farm not inconsistent with rural character, court finds
Energy & Natural Resources 2026-01-29 11:12 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Land and Environment Court has thrown out an objection to a 100mw solar farm slated to be built in Wallaroo on the NSW and ACT border, finding solar farms are not inconsistent with rural character. 

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Court finds body corporate can brings case in its own name against Devine
Construction 2026-01-29 11:53 pm By Sam Matthews

A court has ruled that the body corporate of a block of units can bring a contract claim against builder Devine in its own name, finding that parliament did not intend to import the technical legal meaning of ‘subrogation’ into legislation governing owners corporations.

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