Republic of Fremantle has called in administrators to restructure the urban distillery and bar business, after grappling with pandemic-induced delays and industry challenges.
Industry watchdog Building and Energy says it has been investigating concerns regarding residential builder Flexible Homes, which went into liquidation this week.
A Kalgoorlie-Boulder engineering company is believed to owe about $5.2 million to 195 creditors, with a Supreme Court ruling giving its liquidators the power to sell assets.
ANALYSIS: About 110 shops in central Perth sit empty after challenging years in retail, but some in the sector believe now is the time to make their move.
One of the state's largest building surveyors, John Massey Group, has been placed into liquidation after it warned an insurance impasse could hike up costs.
Business insolvencies in April were at their lowest in almost a decade in Western Australia, suggesting emergency COVID-19 provisions for directors had a major impact.
Industry peak body Fashion Council WA entered administration on Friday, four months after private business Perth Fashion Festival suffered the same fate.
Corporate administrations in Western Australia fell for the 2016-17 financial year, down by 5.2 per cent on the previous period, although a poor result for the three months to June suggests it is too early to call a recovery.
Rental, hiring and real estate services were among the industries that fared worst as external administrations jumped 14 per cent in Western Australia for the September quarter, as insolvency experts warn that an economic rebound has not yet clearly emerged.
SPECIAL REPORT: WA's economic slowdown hasn't led to the dramatic rise in insolvencies many had expected, according to leading industry representatives.
EY partner Vince Smith has been appointed liquidator of six funds management companies associated with the late David Jones, following a successful court application by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
