The Editorial Team

Sarah Sharples has been a journalist for more than 10 years covering business, food, music, politics, careers and local news. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) and a Bachelor of Law at the University of Technology. Her career was kicked off at a number of business titles, before moving to NewCorp Australia’s NewsLocal newspapers. She has returned from a five-year adventure working as a reporter and editor in the UK and joined news.com.au as finance editor in 2020.

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Other Industries

Genius childcare now has 25 centres under administration as it faces a crisis. Picture: Supplied

‘Chaos’: Millions owed in major collapse

The crisis engulfing an Australian chain is continuing with the debt bill now potentially climbing into the multi-millions.

Other Industries

Some of Genius Early Learning's childcare centres have been put into administration as questions are raised about an industry in crisis. Pictures: Supplied

‘Disgusting’: Chain collapses as staff walk out

An industry is in crisis and Australians don’t know where to turn with the situation described as a “mess” and people left “distressed”.

BREAKINGOther Industries

An Australian childcare chain has gone into administration owing $17.5 million. Picture: Supplied

Chain on brink, $17.5m debt, 320 jobs at risk

A company that offers an essential service and employs more than 320 Aussies has been forced to call in administrators.

At Work

Childcare operator Genius has been closing down centres leaving families scrambling and staff chasing unpaid wages. Picture: Supplied

Aussie company’s sites suddenly shut down

An Australian company is being slammed as struggles emerge over unpaid wages, customers are left in the lurch and others “feel cheated”.

At Work

Genius Early Learning has delayed payments to staff forcing them to walk off the job. Picture: Supplied

Staff walk out, families left scrambling

An Australian company is under fire after pay and superannuation issues that allegedly add up to millions.

Retail

Ally Fashion has had 51 stores collapsed under its unexpected collapse. Picture: Instagram

250 jobs lost, 51 stores shut as brand folds

The retail chain suddenly collapsed and now liquidators have revealed what’s next for the embattled chain.

Costs

A Tasmanian has fallen victim to a scam but has been shocked by what he uncovered. Picture: Supplied

Aussie’s sleuthing uncovers ‘criminal’ act

While he lost a bunch of money, it was what he uncovered next that left him disturbed at how easy it was to get away with a crime.

Retail

1000 jobs on line as huge brand folds

Another retailer with stores across Australia has gone under and more than 1000 jobs are impacted.

Costs

Illustrations for financial abuse story. Must say they are AI generated

Disturbing trend for Australia’s high earners

These Aussies are earning a good salary but there’s a dark secret they are hiding that is causing devastation.

Costs

Peter Hastie is paying off a much bigger mortgage after he lost money to a scammer. Picture: Supplied

Aussie’s ‘shock’ at mortgage hell

A NSW man has been left in tears after facing a cruel reality when it comes to paying off his mortgage.

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