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Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension is being challenged in the courts. Could it be stopped?

The controversial extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project off Western Australia faces two legal challenges. Both raise significant concerns about the validity of government approvals. One could even seek an injunction, preventing federal environment minister Murray Watt from making a final decision.

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Veteran takes last shot to overturn war crime findings

Disgraced special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a last-ditch bid to overturn findings that he likely engaged in war crimes while on deployment.

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Rex offered more federal funds to support court bid

The Albanese government is offering another lifeline to Rex's administrators to support them in their court bid, but has made key demands in return.

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Couple sues tour operator over outback bus crash

Two passengers physically and emotionally injured in a fatal bus crash on a remote stretch of road are taking on a "anachronistic" compensation laws in the NT.

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Muslim preacher 'never' meant to insult 'vile' Jews

An Islamist preacher says he did not mean to insult Jews by calling them 'treacherous' after comparing Christmas greetings to congratulating someone for murder.

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Malaysian leader Anwar wins a reprieve in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a reprieve in a civil suit accusing him of sexual misconduct, after a court approved his bid to suspend the trial due to start next week

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The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer

The Star has said it will not survive being fined $400 million after admitting to lax anti-money laundering measures and courting high-risk gamblers.

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John Pesutto owes Moira Deeming $2.3m, but he doesn’t have it. Can former premiers be forced to pick up the tab?

Victorian MP Moira Deeming attracted headlines recently when news broke she’s intending to sue three former Liberal premiers, among other party figures.

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New challenge to Woodside's North West Shelf extension

A bid to protect sacred rock art has created a potential hurdle to Environment Minister Murray Watt's efforts to decide on a massive gas project's extension.

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What’s the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Musk’s X is trying to dodge in court? An expert explains

In its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the Federal Court, seeking an exemption from a new safety standard aimed at preventing the spread of harmful material online.

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Qantas judge's corporate tip: 'Don't play us for fools'

A judge who will decide the penalty Qantas must pay for illegally sacking 1800 workers has warned the corporate world it must not "play the court for a fool".

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Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court

Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation's highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.

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Musk takes on eSafety tsar in court over content duty

Outspoken billionaire Elon Musk's X Corp is mounting a Federal Court challenge against Australia's eSafety Commissioner.

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Women left waiting for share of $405m implant payout

A years-long wait for compensation continues for women injured from pelvic mesh implants with delays blamed on difficulty in obtaining medical records.

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'You owe me': text inflames veteran's bid for retrial

A tip-off to an investigative journalist who levelled war crime claims at a decorated veteran has raised eyebrows amid a push for a retrial.

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Luxe Listings company folds amid fiery co-creator feud

The entertainment company behind the hit reality series Luxe Listings is on the rocks as its co-founders continue their lengthy battle over their Amazon deal.

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War of offensive words among Tabcorp executives

A former Tabcorp chief executive has accused the company's high-profile directors of sexist remarks after he was sacked over an alleged sleazy comment.

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Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".

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Battle over salmon farming law change spills into court

Bob Brown's environmental group has lodged a legal challenge against federal law changes to protect salmon farming in a remote harbour.

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War veteran's parents slam 'concerning' secret call

A secret conversation between a journalist and Ben Roberts-Smith's ex-lover could explain the decorated soldier's bruising defamation loss, his parents believe.

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The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name of a deceased person.

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Landmark High Court Ruling Paves Way For $700M In Compensation To Gumatj People

The decision supports the Gumatj clan's rights to their land, allowing them to seek compensation for land taken by a mining company in 1968.

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Native title ruling paves way for compensation

The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.

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Sydney Train Chaos Might Return Sooner Than Expected After Strike Pause Slammed In Court

A tribunal previously ruled that strikes be paused until July 1 while the NSW government and rail workers try to resolve an ongoing pay dispute.

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'Disgraceful': union sues to undo rail strike stoppage

A decision to halt strikes on a major metropolitan rail network could soon be reversed as a bitter pay dispute continues to simmer.

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