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Alinta Energy has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with the state of Western Australia for what will be the state's largest wind farm.

US-based drug maker Cosette has lost its bid to stay proceedings alleging it induced the treasurer to reject its $672 million tie-up with Mayne Pharma, with a judge finding Mayne has a right to prosecute its case and would be prejudiced by the delay. 

The Minns government has fast-tracked 15 data centre projects worth $51.9 billion and promised to articulate the values that will guide future decision-making amid concerns about protecting national interests amid the data centre boom. 

A judge has disregarded submissions by a class action solicitor appearing to critique the court's exercise of its procedural powers, “affronted” that the lawyer seemed to suggest she needed to be “educated”.

Former silk Norman O’Bryan has pleaded guilty in a criminal case over his role as senior counsel for the Banksia Securities class action.

Developer Garrard Building has succeeded in appealing a regional council's rejection of its plans for a $53 million development in Yamba in the NSW Northern Rivers region due to flood concerns. 

With the countdown underway for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, two architectural firms have been awarded contracts to design centrepiece stadiums for the Games.

The WA Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a defamation case after the plaintiff failed to issue a concerns noting before bringing proceedings, resolving a novel question about the application of NSW law in the state.

A judge has fined Queensland mining equipment company Qteq $5 million and chair Simon Ashton a record $1 million for attempting to engage in cartel conduct.

A Sydney law firm’s bill has been dramatically cut after a court found it charged the Broken Hill Council excessive hourly rates and an unauthorised uplift fee