Industries

Sydney developer Romeciti is challenging a $9.19 million payment adjudication in favour of construction company Watpac in connection with a $450 million high-end residential complex in Macquarie Park.

A NSW appeals court has found objectors have no right to weigh in on development applications once they reach conciliation in the Land and Environment Court, and that judges don't have to consider all material before the court. 

Anthropic has confirmed its interest in investing in data centres in Australia after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Albanese government to facilitate collaboration on AI.

Star Entertainment has finalised the first stage of the sale of its stake in Queen's Wharf Brisbane, disposing of its interest in owner Destination Brisbane Consortium to its Hong Kong joint venture partners.

The bankruptcy trustee for Dyldam Developments director Sam Fayad has raised concerns about upcoming sales of property in western Sydney, saying an $8 million loan secured against the real estate may be a "sham".

A Melbourne silk wants to set aside a default judgment in a negligence case brought by a former client, claiming he should have the chance to defend his professional reputation. 

Radio personality Jackie 'O' Henderson has sued Australian Radio Network for $82.25 million over its decision to rescind her 10-year contract following an on-air argument with long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands.

Three companies associated with makeup retailer Mecca have copped $594,000 in penalties for allegedly failing to lodge audited financial reports on time.

A class action has failed to prove that Alucobond panel manufacturer 3A Composites and supplier Halifax Vogel misled consumers about the allegedly flammable cladding and breached consumer guarantees. 

Two US jury verdicts last week in cases over alleged harms caused to children by social media platforms have spurred plaintiff firms to weigh class actions in Australia.