WA’s Pastoralists and Graziers Association enters administration amid ‘financial misconduct’ probe

The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA) has entered voluntary administration, a week after it suspended operations following the uncovering of financial misconduct within the organisation. The organisation, a lobby group for WA’s agricultural sector, appointed RSM Australia partners Jerome Mohen and Greg Dudley as administrators on Thursday afternoon. Mr Mohen said the…

Sydney Brewery Take Over Rocks Brewing Amid Major Expansion

sydney Brewery have taken over the former home of Rocks Brewing and transformed the substantial inner-city brewpub into Sydney Brewery Alexandria. The acquisition comes after Rocks went into voluntary administration in October last year, which led to insolvency solutions and business turnaround firm Jirsch Sutherland overseeing a targeted marketing campaign to sell the Alexandria site.  …

Fashion label Nique enters voluntary administration

Australian fashion label Nique has entered voluntary administration, becoming the latest high-street brand to falter in a tumultuous economic environment. The 26-year-old label, best known for its minimal black and white designs and earth-tone apparel, on Wednesday appointed Justin Howlett of SMB Advisory as administrator. Nique has since ceased trading, while Howlett pursues urgent expressions…

Australia’s oldest chocolate brand Ernest Hillier collapses into voluntary administration

One of Australia’s oldest chocolate brands has entered voluntary administration for a second time, with the rising cost of raw materials and shipping squeezing its margins. Ernest Hillier Chocolates was founded by English migrant Ernest Hillier in sydney in 1914 and is thought to be Australia’s first chocolate manufacturer. Its Hillier’s and Newman’s branded chocolates…

Billson’s Brewery enters voluntary administration

Iconic Australian beverages brand Billson’s has plunged into voluntary administration. The company produces ready-to-drink vodka, craft beer and cordial at its brewery in Beechworth in the north-east of Victoria. Husband and wife team Felicity and Nathan Cowan announced today that they made the “excruciating and difficult decision” to enter administration. Iconic Australian beverages brand Billson’s…