Sydney lending firm enters voluntary administration
Sydney-based BNPL company Procuret has gone into voluntary administration, with a sale or recapitalisation now being considered.
Victoria Business
Trump and Melania crypto coins tank on inauguration day
The newly launched $Trump and $Melania “meme coins”, backed by the US President and his wife, tanked spectacularly on the day of his inauguration.
Last-ditch bid for gold mine at Adelaide Hills winery fails
A proposed gold mine at Bird in Hand – next to a number of feted Adelaide Hills wineries – appears doomed after a last-ditch legal challenge failed.
Carlton deputy refuses to back Sayers amid X-rated pic probe
Carlton’s board is consumed with the scandal surrounding its chair Luke Sayers, with speculation mounting he may be replaced.
More Stories
Dutton’s nuclear plea to premiers: Debate this like adults
As Peter Dutton prepares to release costings on his plan to power Australia with seven nuclear reactors, he’s asking Labor premiers to be “the adults in the room”.
No beef with double income: Gas riches help cattle farmers survive
Beef and gas power this outback town. Those who want to wipe out the gas industry should take a minute to listen to these farmers, engineers and tradies.
New reforms to slash red tape for pubs, restaurants to serve booze
The state government has announced reforms to liquor licences and outdoor dining permits, days after Victoria was ranked the worst state in Australia to do business.
Push for controversial City of Melbourne carpark sale to be canned
A leading business group has said reported plans for the City of Melbourne to sell a valuable carpark to a Sydney pub giant at a knockdown price is a “perplexing decision” and should be scrapped.
Scott Pape’s top three Christmas gift ideas
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says the best Christmas gifts tell people that they’re smart. Here’s what he recommends this year.
‘Lines that shouldn’t be crossed’: The CEO facing down fossil fuel fanatics
Meg O’Neill is one of the most demonised executives in Australia. But the Woodside Energy chief is convinced that without gas, Australia’s net zero push is doomed to fail.
Former Hong Kong billionaire’s Aussie outpost collapses
Bankrupt former billionaire Pan Sutong, who built an empire in Hong Kong which crashed into insolvency in recent years, has had his local wine and horse interests placed in administration.
‘Lambo guy’ Portelli facing unlawful lottery charges
Ostentatious billionaire Adrian Portelli is facing a challenge to the legality of his business after being charged with conducting an unlawful lottery.
Wesfarmers’ plan to take Anko to the world stage
A generational shift is well under way at Rob Scott’s retailing conglomerate, Wesfarmers, and this opens opportunities for the breakout Anko brand.
HMC’s $950m splash on energy transition
HMC Capital will buy Neoen’s wind, solar and battery assets in Victoria, but warns of two barriers to reaching the nation’s ambitious renewables goal.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/business/victoria-business/page/10