Royal Construction and Design and Western Luxury Homes collapse: Perth-based construction companies leave dozens of homes unfinished

Another two construction companies have collapsed and left dozens of homes unfinished as Australia’s building industry crisis continues. perth-based construction firm Western Luxury Homes Pty Ltd was placed into liquidation on Friday, according to a notice published by ASIC.  The announcement came days after boutique builder Royal Construction and Design went into liquidation on August 8.…

Have a flight booked with Rex airlines? Here’s what we know about cancellations and refunds

Rex Airlines has entered voluntary administration. Flights between capital cities have been cancelled but the airline says regional routes are still flying as scheduled. In a statement on the Rex website, it said Virgin Australia was offering to assist customers affected by the cancellations.  While Rex says it’ll contact customers, the news has created uncertainty…

Melbourne advice firm enters liquidation

Troubled melbourne financial advice firm United Global Capital (UGC) has been put into liquidation by the Federal Court. ASIC said that creditors had resolved to wind up UGC, and David Stimpson of SV Partners has been appointed as a liquidator.  UGC withdrew its application regarding the cancellation of its Australian financial services licence, which was…