August 15, 2026 — 7:00pm

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A popular South Yarra nightclub that was recently the target of two firebombings and a drive-by shooting has been placed into external administration.

The owners of The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club filed documents with the corporate regulator on August 13 and declared that insolvency firm Mackay Goodwin had been appointed to oversee the embattled venue on Commercial Road.

A spokesman for Emerson Holdings (Aus) Pty Ltd said the recent campaign of arson attacks, shootings and kidnappings involving licensed venues…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU