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Union lawyers blasted for leaving worker ‘high and dry’ in dismissal case
The Fair Work Commission has described as a "disgrace" a decision by union lawyers to cease acting for an illiterate council worker who was unfairly dismissed from his job.
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Sister of concrete king can access company’s books, court rules
The heir to a Queensland concrete empire has been granted access to Neilsen Group's books following a dispute with her brother over the company's operations that resulted in her appointment as a director.
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Court rejects plan for ecologically sustainable Port Stephens development
A judge has rejected green developer Kingshill’s development application for an “ecologically sustainable” 1,900 residential lot concept in Port Stephens, upholding findings that it could have significant impacts on local wildlife.
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$2B Sydney development wins more time to replace combustible cladding
The owners of One Central Park in Sydney have struck a deal with the NSW government for more time to replace its Aluminium Composite Panel cladding, which has been largely banned due to fire risk. 
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$1B Western Sydney road upgrade unveiled
The federal and NSW governments will jointly fund a $1 billion investment to upgrade Fifteenth Avenue in Western Sydney, which will link the road to the new airport.
Judge takes red pen to Destec trade secrets case against MinRes employee
A judge has struck out engineering firm Destec’s claim that an ex-director used confidential information in developing an ore transport system for MinRes, but has given it a chance to replead.
FWC orders halt to Sydney Trains work bans ahead of hearing
The Fair Work Commission has issued an interim order to suspend industrial action ahead of a hearing in action by the NSW government that aims to shut down the latest work ban.
Lawyer should be struck from roll for threatening texts to witness: VCAT
A tribunal has recommended a Melbourne lawyer be removed from the roll, despite his undertaking not to reapply for a practicing certificate, finding he showed no remorse for threatening a witness.
Parkerville bushfire victim stuck with Western Power’s settlement offer
A victim of the 2014 Parkerville bushfire can't withdraw acceptance of a settlement offer from Western Power in light of PTSD symptoms which he said affected his judgment.
Prominent Sydney barrister reprimanded after harassment finding
Barrister Charles Waterstreet has been reprimanded and banned from practising for one year after he was found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct for harassing three women.