Hundreds of Queensland building companies are at ‘high risk’ of failure – Business Insider Australia

More than 30 construction companies in Queensland have collapsed this year. A new report into the risk of further failures puts another 444 building businesses at high to severe risk of failure in the next 12 months. An apartment glut and loss of Chinese investors are believed to be factors. A Brisbane-based construction company linked…

Swiftly filing for business rescue is vital for avoiding actual failure – Business Day (registration)

Recent recorded challenges of large retailers such as Edcon, Stuttafords, House of Busby, Mango and others could be examples. A number of global and seasoned retailers have entered SA in recent years, particularly in the apparel market, including Zara, H&M, Cotton On and other more upmarket clothing retailers. This has put some local firms under…

Profit results: hits and misses on the busiest day for corporate reporting – ABC Online

The August reporting season has hit warp speed, with more than 50 companies trotting out either full or half year results. Key points: Disappointments dominate the busiest day of reporting season ASX200 results biggest profit: Woolworths $1.5bn biggest loss: Vocus $1.5 billion ASX200 results biggest gain: A2 Milk +5pc Biggest loser: Healthscope -15pc…