Rob Kirman

Aloha Surfhouse has been bought by a company connected to local fashion industry personality Natasha Marshall-Donnelly, after the Joondalup-based indoor wave park entered administration in July.

Two court rulings this month have paved the way for the continued investigation of property developers Allen Caratti and Tina Bazzo, who are being pursued by the Australian Tax Office, the Federal Police, and liquidators.

The Federal Court in Perth has approved the appointment of interim receivers to the property of Chris Marco, who the corporate watchdog has accused of running a large Ponzi scheme that is deeply in the red.

Liquidators for land developer GH1 are pursuing former director Tina Bazzo on four fronts to take back shares and properties allegedly transferred to various entities in her control before its collapse.

Kwik Transport & Crane Hire has gone into administration after losing two big contracts but related company Kwik Haul continues to trade.

Liquidators for Allen Caratti-directed Whitby Land are suing Tina Bazzo’s companies, claiming compensation for the $9.9 million it coughed up as a guarantor of a $23 million deal.

ASX company M8 Sustainable has been placed into voluntary administration after being overwhelmed by growing debts and lack of cash flow into the business.

Liquidators assigned to property held by Chris Marco are able to distribute millions of dollars from the alleged Ponzi scheme to affected investors.

Perth-based recruitment business The GO2 People has entered into administration amid liabilities to Australian Taxation Office of more than $3 million and a legal dispute with a client.

Perth recruitment business GO2 Group has received a $3 million loan to continue its operations and potentially avoid layoffs after entering into voluntary administration.

Liquidators of Chris Marco’s property are seeking repayment from several people and a company they believe received funds from the unregistered investment scheme.

Barramundi farm operator Marine Produce Australia has received help from a Tasmania-based company to continue trading after exhausting funds, including from NAB.

The long-running process of winding-up companies associated with former mining high-flyer Michael Fotios has progressed after a debtors’ deed for Delta Resource Management was approved.