Staff Reporters

A FREE Trade agreement with the US will be to the detriment of Western Australian farmers, according to WAFarmers.

Iluka Resources Ltd 12/3/03 Barclays Group   ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Thirty-six finalists from 140 entrants have been named for these awards. The finalists are:

Local heritage management

Mark Paino has been elected chairman of the Australian Ship Suppliers Association.

Susan Jones has been appointed a director of the Gascoyne Development Commission.

THE Australian Securities and Investment Commission has provided an information sheet for those hoping to apply to be a registered auditor.

AlintaGas Limited May 8, 2pm, Novotel Langley Hotel, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Western Australian Farmers Federation The Federal Government must protect future trade with post-war Iraq.

The WA Government is hoping to reverse a trend towards liability litigation, and subsequently contain public liability insurance premiums, with the introduction of new civil liabi

Jane Barratt has been appointed secretary general for the International Federation on Ageing.

A CONTINGENT of WA tourism suppliers is exposing its wares to the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents at the Putra World Trade Centre.

April 17 Savannah Gold NL Proposed code: SVA Issue price: $0.20

Multicultural Awards

Fitness code of practice The State Government and industry body Fitness WA plan to establish an industry code of practice.

WA listed company Gippsland Limited has appointed Ayman Ayyash as regional manager – Middle East and North Africa.

Comings & Goings for WA’s listed companies have been provided by the WA office of the Australian Stock Exchange.

THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says raising premiums for professional indemnity insurance is essential to secure the prudential safety of the insurance industry.

Australian Development Capital Fund 12-Mar-03

The WorkSafe Western Australia Commission has produced a workplace bullying package, to define workplace bullying and to explain obligations and rights.

State Sustainability Strategy The public comment period for the 236-page draft strategy has been extended until April 30.

Conan Group has made two recent consulting appointments.

The Department of Conservation and Land Management is calling for expressions of interest for membership of an advisory committee on the establishment of a marine conservation res

THE undulating green valleys of Cowaramup may soon be the backdrop for a proposed $25 million international resort hotel.

April 10 Westralia Property Trust Proposed code: WST Issue price: $0.92

Golden Gecko Awards

Commercial Retail Tenancy The WA Government is inviting public comment on a report into the Commercial Retail Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act.

From March 31 heavy vehicle transport operators must have accredited vehicle maintenance and fatigue management systems to be able to operate oversize vehicles requiring a permit.

Clough Limited has appointed John McMath as general manager of the company’s insurance division.

THE Federal Government’s E-commerce Expert Group will review consumer protection issues in relation to the increased use of m-commerce (mobile commerce) by businesses.

RAMS Home Loans has lowered its three-year fixed rates to almost 0.5 per cent below the standard variable rates.

John Banner is the new president of North West Shelf Australia LNG (until this week, Australia LNG).