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CPB, John Holland fight joinder of MTR, UGL to case over $8B Northwest Rail Link
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-12-15 11:54 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Northwest Rail Link builders CPB Contractors and John Holland are pushing back against a bid by several insurers to join joint venture partners MTR and UGL to a coverage spat over a $100 million policy. 

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ACT warehouse owner loses $5M case over defective flooring
Real Estate 2025-12-15 11:34 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal launched by a Canberra warehouse owner, which sought over $5.3 million from the previous owner for the cost of replacing a concrete slab.

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Barrister who fought anti-protest laws appointed to Federal Court
Courts 2025-12-12 11:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A leading public law barrister who represented an activist in his successful challenge to NSW’s anti-protest laws has been appointed as a judge on the Federal Court.

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Judge who delivered 5-hour livestream verdict in Dawson trial farewelled
Courts 2025-12-11 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW Supreme Court judge who found former rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson guilty of murdering his wife has retired from the bench.

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Construction barrister appointed to NSW Supreme Court
Construction 2025-12-11 11:48 pm By Andy Sidler

Seasoned silk Gregory Sirtes SC has been appointed as a judge on the New South Wales Supreme Court after earning his stripes in complex construction litigation.

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Approval granted for Annandale co-living development at former CBA site
Construction 2025-12-11 11:29 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A court has granted an application for a development that will demolish part of a former Commonwealth Bank building in Sydney’s inner west to construct a co-living building.

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Morisson’s UTA takes full stake in Sydney Desalination Plant
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-12-11 11:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

Advised by Johnson Winter Slattery, Morrison-managed investment fund Utilities Trust of Australia has bought out a Canadian pension fund for full ownership of the Sydney Desalination Plant.

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ATO scolded for ‘tax now, ask questions later’ pursuit of Kupang director’s debt
Tax 2025-12-09 11:56 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has found the ATO knowingly received millions misappropriated by a former Kupang Resources director in order to satisfy a tax debt against him, with a judge skewering the tax office for instituting a “policy of wilful blindness” in pursuit of the debt.

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No split trial in suit over confidential South Australia solar plant info
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-12-10 11:45 pm By Andy Sidler

Solar developer Green Gold Energy has lost its bid to bifurcate an upcoming trial in its case accusing competitor Trina Solar of misusing its confidential information, with a judge citing the risks of a retrial. 

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Mirvac tapped as developer for old Sydney Fish Market site
Construction 2025-12-10 11:04 pm By Christine Caulfield

Developer Mirvac has been picked to transform the old Sydney Fish Market site, beating out Lendlease and Stockland Urban as the Infrastructure NSW’s preferred bidder.

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