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Court tosses suit against insurers over EPA cleanup
A recycling company has lost its bid to recover millions of dollars from its insurers, with a judge finding the insurers were not on the hook for losses arising from an EPA cleanup.
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Construction company fails in challenge to Queensland’s QBuild TM
The Queensland government's application to register a trade mark for QBuild will go ahead after an unsuccessful objection by a Melbourne construction company of the same name. 
NSW to face direct discrimination claims in child removal class action
A judge has ruled a class action on behalf of First Nations people in NSW whose children were allegedly unlawfully removed can bring a claim alleging group members were treated unfairly because of their race.
Kwinana engineer files High Court bid over fraud claims in union case
The engineering firm behind the Kwinana energy transformation hub in Western Australia wants the High Court to hear a union's case alleging it fraudulently failed to disclose information to the Fair Work Commission.
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Developer of $50M Vida Apartments loses appeal in case against builder
The developer of a $50 million apartment complex in Brisbane’s West End has lost an appeal against builder Devine Constructions’ claim for $3.7 million, as the developer seeks damages for alleged delays caused by water ingress.
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Queensland Power, Millmerran appeal win for Buma in $30M dispute
The owners of Millmerran Power Station and Commodore Coal Mine in Queensland are appealing a $30 million win for contractor BUMA, and have won their bid to challenge subsequent costs orders.
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Lendlease tapped to develop former Visy site in South Brisbane
The Queensland government has selected Lendlease as its master development partner for a mixed-use riverfront project in South Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
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Fortius can’t add negligence claim against certifier over One Central Park defects
Property manager Fortius has lost its bid to bring negligence claims under NSW's Design and Building Practitioners Act against certifier City Plan Services in defects litigation over the One Central Park development in Sydney.
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Northcote Shopping Centre can’t appeal rent review fight with Aldi
The owner of Northcote Shopping Centre in Melbourne has lost its bid for leave to appeal in a fight with budget supermarket Aldi over whether clauses imposing a cap on rental increases is contrary to the Retail Leases Act.
Judge rejects bid to add negligence claim in Qld toll roads class action
A judge has shot down a bid to add a negligence claim to a class action on behalf of Queensland motorists over allegedly excessive toll charges, finding allegations the government owed a duty of care were likely to be struck out.