Staff Reporters

THE long-awaited decision on access arrangements for Epic Energy’s Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline could be delivered as early as next Wednesday.

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australian (CCI) with the support of the WA Government’s Department of

Orchid Capital Ltd 15/4/03

Bill Russell-Cargill (far right) and Martin (Cass) Castalanelli have been appointed directors of Fugro Survey Pty Ltd.

WHEN time is money and getting from A to B is a necessary evil, business people involved in rural enterprises consider access to an aircraft as important as having a mobile phone.

Kellie Benda has been appointed head of corporate finance at Carmichael Capital Markets, the corporate finance arm of stockbrokers DJ Carmichael Pty Ltd.

Gets tick from HIH Royal Commission ASIC has welcomed HIH Royal Commission findings that it had not been negligent in its duty with regards to HIH.

This week in Events, WA Business News previews some of the Conferences and Conventions that are on in the first few months of 2003 in Perth.

DRAWING on the increasing vibrancy of the western end of the city, a festival that celebrates the west end as a great place to live, work and play is in the pipeline.

THE European Commissioner for External Relations, Chris Patten was in Australia last week to head the European Commission delegation at the Australia-European Ministerial Consult

AIM Resources Ltd 16/4/03

The Administration Appeals Tribunal recently appointed two West Australians, Associate Professor Glenton Anthony Barton and Linda Savage Davis as part-time members.

E-COMMERCE has been the catalyst for an increase in the number of small and micro exporters, according to Austrade.

AS the financial year draws to a close, investors in managed funds should prepare themselves for another poor annual statement from their trustees.

Looks at sponsors employee superannuation

The proposed Gorgon development, utilising Barrow Island, is proving an interesting WA test case for a first front-end environmental, social and economic review.

WESTERN Australian farmer and company director Trevor Flugge has been appointed to take a lead role in the reconstruction of Iraq’s agricultural sector.

AUSTRALIA has submitted its initial offer on trade in services (GATS).

Abelle Ltd 17/4/03 Offer Period has been extended to now close at 7.00pm (Melbourne time) on 30 April 2003.

The WA Pork Producers’ Association is on the lookout for an executive officer, following the retirement of Lea Newing.

BUSSELTON sawmiller JA House has joined the long list of companies forced to leave the timber industry.

Beelair has appointed Barry Young as estate manager at Mevé – the company’s latest land release, launched last month.

Commercial wetline fisheries

On Monday April 28, Austrade, the Australian Trade Commission are conducting a Business Opportunities Briefing, on the Sakhalin Island Projects, at their offices at Level 25, Exch

The growing community and political focus on environmental management has been good news for Myaree-based MPL Group. The company offers a unique combination of services, according to managing director Chris Morris.

Shareholders at last week’s King-stream Steel meeting had little choice but to approve a reconstruction and recapitalisation plan.

Fleetwood Corporation Ltd 4/4/03

The WA Government has allocated $3 million through ScreenWest to three new production projects in this year’s first round of funding from the Screen Industry Partnership Fund.

EUROPEAN oil and gas company Eni is seeking expressions of interest for a one-year, all expenses paid scholarship to study energy, environmental management and economics in Italy.

Ominstar has recently made a host of internal changes.

Australian Growth Ltd 8/4/03 Lodged response to ASX query. Global Petroleum Ltd

At the Insurance Ministers Council meeting held in Perth on 4 April 2003, the Law Council of Australia asked the attending Ministers to consider future support for the introductio