Wes Maas offloads $50m shopping mall as Firmus float fallout hits

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 8, 2026

It’s been a turbulent week for “Dubbo billionaire” Maas, who is hoping for a big payday from the sale of his Village Southlakes mall.

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Wes Maas offloads $50m shopping mall as Firmus float fallout hits

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