Victorian government ordered to compensate landowner $27 million over rezoned property
A court has ordered the Victorian government to pay more than $27 million in compensation to a landowner…
Mount Alexander shire urges government to force fossil fuel companies to fund climate disaster recovery
A Victorian shire recovering from a bushfire that destroyed more than 50 homes and businesses wants the federal…
Victorian government agrees to $125 million COVID hotel quarantine class action settlement
The Victorian government has settled a multi-million-dollar class action by businesses shut down during the state’s second wave…
Native title holders awarded more than $54m for economic, spiritual loss from NT’s McArthur River Mine
Native title holders for the land surrounding one of Australia’s largest mining operations have been awarded more than…
Medical tourist fights for compensation, claims surgery destroyed her stomach
“It’s now starting to hit how surreal this whole thing is. I’m scared. I’m not going to lie…
High Court overturns ruling that NSW government was not liable for light rail delays
The High Court has cleared the way for traders along the Sydney CBD light rail corridor to seek…
Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne applies to have civil damages case by rape accuser dismissed
Lawyers for former NRL star Jarryd Hayne are seeking to have a civil damages lawsuit against him dismissed,…
Survivors of forced adoption in South Australia call for greater recognition
Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. Jo Forrest was 18 years old when she…
NSW government workers’ comp changes defeated as premier declares fight is ‘over’
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has declared “it’s over”, after a core component of the government’s controversial…
Wollongong council seeks $44,000 for removing whale drowned by shark net
Wollongong City Council says it cost more than $44,000 to retrieve and dispose of a juvenile humpback whale…
Judge awards $500,000 to Joanna Scott in Ben Aulich-founded companies share dispute
A falling out among some of the ACT’s most prominent lawyers has ended in a Federal Court ruling…
Australian Facebook users could claim part of this $50m privacy breach payout
Right now, more than 311,000 Australian Facebook users can apply for a slice of a $50 million compensation…