Off Ya Tree: Famed bong retailer enters liquidation as a dozen stores remain open
The business behind alternative clothing, body piercing, and bong retailer Off Ya Tree has fallen into liquidation, as the retail chain assures customers a dozen stores will remain operational.
Small business requests for insolvency help grow sevenfold
The number of small businesses turning to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman for assistance with insolvencies spiked in the September quarter, revealing how corporate collapses are leaving local traders grasping for help.
Home decor inspiration Fenton & Fenton falls into liquidation as customers complain of outstanding orders
High-profile homewares and interior decor business Fenton & Fenton has collapsed into administration, surprising both admirers and customers of the fifteen-year-old brand.
Menulog will honour unspent Deliveroo Australia vouchers as businesses left stranded with excess gift cards
Food delivery platform Menulog says it will honour vouchers for former competitor Deliveroo Australia, after the company's collapse effectively left gift card holders as unsecured creditors.
Iconic Aussie pie brand Mrs Mac’s sold to mystery buyer
The family-owned pie brand has reportedly been sold to a mystery buyer, following months of financial pressure and tough times stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Victorian homebuilder Waterford Homes the latest constructor to call in the liquidators
The Geelong-based company is the latest construction firm to struggle as material costs and fixed-price contacts dig into the sector.
Construction company Condev latest causality amid rising cost of materials
Condev Construction has become the latest casualty in the flailing construction industry, following a string of high-profile collapses.
Small businesses begin registering for new temporary restructuring relief amid overhaul to insolvency laws
SMEs have begun registering for temporary restructuring relief, under the country’s new insolvency regime that began on January 1.
Travel company EWT collapses, owing millions to high school students and their families
Travel company EWT, which specialised in overseas high school trips, has collapsed into liquidation, owing more than $2 million to students.
Riot Art & Craft online business sold to “related entity” prior to liquidation
The liquidator of retailer Riot Art & Craft has confirmed its e-commerce arm was sold to a “related entity” prior to the business collapsing.
Are zombie firms on the rise? Payment times blow out amid insolvency protections
Payment times are increasing for small businesses, with creditors unable to chase up debts amid an extension in insolvency protections.
Insolvency and bankruptcy protections extended for businesses struggling with COVID-19
The Morrison government has announced bankruptcy and insolvency protections will be extended until the end of the year.