ACCC warns of higher airfares after Rex entered voluntary administration, stopped servicing Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane routes

The revelation comes in the latest report on domestic airline competition from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) which found some relief for Aussie travellers in the first six months of 2024. Aussies saw a drop in airfares, reduced cancellation rates and better on-time performances, however the withdrawal of Rex from the sydney–melbourne–brisbane ‘golden…

Ten Sixty Four in voluntary administration

West perth-based Ten Sixty Four has gone into voluntary administration after a tumultuous period for the gold miner’s board of directors. Ten Sixty Four advised the market today that it has entered voluntary administration with the company’s board of directors appointing PwC’s Martin Ford and Simon Theobald as administrators. The company’s ASX statement said the…

Power down: WA electrical contractor collapses into voluntary administration

A Western Australian electrical contractor that has been operating for more than 30 years and supplied machinery for mining in the Pilbara region has collapsed into voluntary administration. Cape Range Electrical Contractors is a Newman-based electrical contractor business specialising in the supply, installation and maintenance for individual and commercial clients.        The family-owned business has been…

Fishburners enters administration in major blow to startup sector

Fishburners, the sydney co-working space that grew into one of Australia’s most influential startup communities, has entered voluntary administration. The administration spells an uncertain future for the not-for-profit, which evolved from a single hub in Ultimo to a community spanning over 35,000 entrepreneurs. Documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission show Fishburners Limited…