Major building group Privium collapses with future of its projects unclear

The collapse of Brisbane-based Privium construction company has left hundreds of homes unbuilt across Australia and one family’s first home dreams in limbo in Toowoomba on Queensland’s Darling Downs. Key points: Privium Group went into voluntary administration this week The chief executive says he is “deeply sorry” in mass email to “valued clients and suppliers” FTI…

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Tourism Adventure Group battles though administration in hopes of backpacker boom

The pandemic and the end of JobKeeper has pushed one of Australia’s biggest hostel groups into administration but the directors are hopeful the business will thrive after it’s restructured. Tourism Adventure Group (TAG), which went into voluntary administration at the end of June, had its second creditors meeting on Friday. In the meeting, landlords, employees,…

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Critical Stages Touring placed into liquidation

Just six months after taking over the reins of the sydney-based national theatre touring company Critical Stages, CEO Robbi James has announced the “difficult decision” to place the company into liquidation. The company has ceased to trade with immediate effect. All employment contracts have been terminated. Critical Stages Touring has been supporting artists and audiences…

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Virgin Australia announces support for Rex customers and people

Virgin Australia announces support for Rex customers and people https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/_cookiesAcceptance/ disabled Mode This is a difficult moment for Australian aviation with Rex entering voluntary administration and announcing the immediate suspension of its 737 jet operations. It is also a reminder of the challenging nature of our industry.  Attributable to Virgin Australia Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka: …

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Dion Lee places Australian business into voluntary administration amid industry struggles

New York-based Australian designer Dion Lee has placed his Australian business under voluntary administration. Dion Lee places Australian business into voluntary administration amid industry struggles. – Dion Lee The administration is being overseen by Antony Resnick of the Australian insolvency firm DVT Group. The move follows the withdrawal of investment and partnership by Australian brand…

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Sydney Mexican restaurant, Checho’s, in Penrith has collapsed, blaming tough hospitality trading conditions

Tough trading conditions in the hospitality sector have struck again, with the collapse of another popular restaurant resulting on the loss of 15 jobs. Mexican restaurant Checho’s, in sydney’s outer western suburb of Penrith, closed its doors on Sunday, with the directors putting the company into liquidation yesterday. Checho’s had traded in the suburb since…

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Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds collapses owing $16m

An Australian luxury fashion retailer, which spruiked celebrities visiting its store and stocked some of the world’s most famous designers, has collapsed owing $16 million. After nearly 40 years of operation Harrolds was quietly placed into liquidation at the start of October. The company was founded in 1985 with its first store opened in melbourne…

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