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Lendlease wins contract for National Gallery of Victoria expansion
Lendlease has been awarded a major contract for construction on a new National Gallery of Victoria building to showcase contemporary art, which recently received a $100 million philanthropic cash injection.
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Contractor on $3.6B EnergyConnect project unlawfully refused union entry: court
Transgrid contractor Elecnor unlawfully denied the Electrical Trades Union access to 47 migrant workers on Australia’s largest transmission project, a court has found. 
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Pottery Lane owners corporation can bring delayed defects case against council
The owners corporation of an apartment complex in Sydney’s north shore can bring claims against a council over several million dollars in alleged defects, despite a four-year delay. 
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Builder Dominium on hook for $3.8M in damages for Rosehill townhouse development
The owners of ten townhouses in Rosehill, NSW have secured a $3.8 million default judgment against their builder Dominium Homes.
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Bathla wins approval for $52M Blacktown development
Developer Bathla has won approval for a 20-storey commercial tower in Blacktown, NSW following a conciliation conference with the council.
Piper Alderman lures six partners from Squire Patton Boggs
Piper Alderman has snagged six partners from Squire Patton Boggs, many of whom were at the global firm for over a decade, to join its corporate, construction and financial services teams.
Judge grills ex-Star boss over ‘startling’ report on Suncity junket
A judge has questioned the former CEO of Star about a report that contained “startling” information about the casino’s significant junket operator Suncity that linked it to organised crime. 
‘Too dangerous’: Judge wants express waiver to hear AUSTRAC’s case against Star
A judge hearing two enforcement cases by regulators against embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has flagged the potential appearance of bias if he continues to preside over both proceedings.
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Star Entertainment secures lifeline with $53M sale of Queen’s Wharf stake
Star Entertainment has reached an agreement with Hong Kong-based investors Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium on the $53 million buyout of its stake in the Queen’s Wharf entertainment project in Brisbane. 
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Council sues builder ADCO over $59M contract for Kew Recreation Centre
Boroondara City Council has sued ADCO seeking urgent orders that it sign a deed of guarantee under a $59 million contract to redevelop Kew Recreation Centre, as the builder faces charges over a roof collapse.