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Mulpha threatens strike-out bid over claims in Mulgoa Rise class action
Class Actions 2025-02-26 11:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Mulpha says a class action over the Mulgoa Rise development in Glenmore Park, NSW needs to clarify its negligence case to enable the developer to decide on the viability of potential cross-claims.

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One Central Park apartment owners sue Frasers over planter boxes
Construction 2025-02-26 4:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Apartment owners at Sydney’s $2 billion One Central Park have sued Frasers Property over 1,750 planter boxes they say are detaching from the two towers and contain combustible material.

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Glencore sues Port of Newcastle over wharf charges
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-02-25 11:13 pm By Sam Matthews

Mining giant Glencore has sued the operator of the Port of Newcastle over shipping fees, alleging it has been overcharged over $800,000 after the port authority disregarded a determination by the competition watchdog.

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Sydney suburb development overcomes height objections
Construction 2025-02-24 11:13 pm By Andy Sidler

A developer has pushed a 68-unit residential project in Castle Hill over the line, obtaining the approval of the Land and Environment Court despite slightly exceeding the area’s maximum height restrictions. 

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Court approves $30M development in Sydney’s bayside
Construction 2025-02-21 11:08 pm By Andy Sidler

The Land and Environment Court has been persuaded to approve a $30 million mixed-use development in central Rockdale, after initially rejecting the proposal.

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Judge slams lawyers for ‘inexcusable’ delays in case against Sydney Metro
Construction 2025-02-20 10:40 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has warned the lawyers for the owners of the City Mutual Building in Sydney’s CBD about failing to comply with court directions, saying their “inexcusable” delay in providing evidence could not be forgiven just because it was a compulsory acquisition matter.

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Brookfield sells Sydney logistics centre to Gateway Capital for $330M
Construction 2025-02-20 11:02 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Investment fund Gateway Capital has partnered with two overseas funds to acquire the Connect Central logistics centre in western Sydney, purchasing the property from Brookfield for $330 million. 

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Hynash loses set-off argument in challenge to subcontractor’s pay claim
Construction 2025-02-19 11:42 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Civil construction company Hynash has lost an appeal bid after a judgment put it on the hook for the full sum of a payment claim lodged by a subcontractor following the termination of a contract linked to a Bathurst, NSW project.

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NSW government flexes new fast-track authority, approves 11 new developments
Policy and Regulation 2025-02-19 11:05 pm By Andy Sidler

A newly created NSW authority tasked with speeding housing developments has selected eleven developments promising 6,400 new homes for fast-track approval.

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Meriton faces $123M claim over Sydney North Shore apartments
Construction 2025-02-18 5:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Owners at the Alcove development in Sydney’s North Shore have been given the green light to expand their case against the Meriton-owned builders to claim $123 million in damages for alleged systemic defects. 

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