Emily Bencic

Barbeques Galore has not secured any offers “capable of acceptance or implementation” since the company entered voluntary administration in February 2026, so the business will be wound up on June 16, according to the firm that led the sale process, Ankura. It is expected that 62 stores will be closed and the remaining 27 franchise-owned stores will enter discussions about transitional arrangements. Barbeque Galore’s 500 impacted staff will be paid entitlements and benefits.

Harvey Norman Commercial (HNC) has shared the news of the passing of Sam “Sambo” Bouzounis at age 64. He spent 25 years with the company and was one of the original staff members, joining HNC in 2001 to establish and set up the home automation division. “We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of our good friend and colleague, Sam “Sambo” Bouzounis who passed away unexpectedly while with his family in Fiji,” HNC NSW/ACT proprietor, David Cramond said in a statement.

Harvey Norman Commercial (HNC) has shared the news of the passing of Sam “Sambo” Bouzounis at age 64. He spent 25 years with the company and was one of the original staff members, joining HNC in 2001 to establish and set up the home automation division. “We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of our good friend and colleague, Sam “Sambo” Bouzounis who passed away unexpectedly while with his family in Fiji,” HNC NSW/ACT proprietor, David Cramond said in a statement.