Staff Reporters

AUSTRALIA’S economy grew 0.4 per cent in the December quarter 2002, and by 3 per cent over the year.

Barrister Peter McGowan has been appointed as chair of the Town Planning Appeal Tribunal, replacing commissioner Jennifer Smith, who has resigned for health reasons.

Elders Limited has appointed Gary Tapscott as live exports manager.Mr Tapscott, who will be responsible for Elders' live export operations nationally, joined Elders in 1969.

Reminds on Financial Services Reform All financial services providers must be licensed under the new Financial Services Reform Act by March 10 next year.

The WA Government has released revised planning guidelines for farm forestry.

AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (Documentation on www.afma.gov.au ): Request for proposals nlt 17 Apr 03 for the development and production of TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT to monit

WORK has commenced on the Subiaco Sustainable Demonstration Home, an environmentally friendly display home in the heart of Subiaco Centro.

AUSTRALIAN IRRIGATION COALITION (Darren Nabbs) (21 Wheeler St, Shepparton, VIC 3630, Tel: (03) 5832 9900, Fax: (03) 5832 9988, Email: darrenn@g-mwater.com.au): The Australian Commit

Strategic Human Resources has appointed Shawn Weir as a consultant.

Aliquot Asset Management Ltd 10/3/03

Entry forms are available from www.worldfoodmediaawards.com and from Kristy Officer, (08) 9388 8877 and wfma@tasting-australia.com.au.

Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

On Tuesday March 25, AXIS Financial Group are conducting an evening with Australian Securities and Investments Commission, regional commissioner, Michael Gething, and Investors Mutu

AFTER regularly outperforming the national average over the early 1990s, the Western Australian economy had lost a little of its shine until 2001-02, when it regained its title as t

Paul D’Arcy is the newly appointed chief executive officer of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Thirteen members have been reappointed to the Takeovers Panel.

Argosy Minerals Inc 5/03/03 On  March 14, 2003, 633,336 Common Shares will be released from escrow

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

GRIFFIN Energy has pulled out of final bidding to supply Western Power with peaking power in the South West.

MIRVAC Fini will sponsor an annual art event in order to develop links between its new Quay West Resort Bunker Bay development and the Margaret River art world.

Australian Red Cross (WA) has appointed Steve Joske CSC, to the position of executive director.

March 28 Chameleon Mining NL Proposed code: CHM Issue price: $0.20

Aviva Corporation Limited March 31, 10am, Level 1, 278 Stirling Highway, Claremont Gippsland Limited

A $151,000 Lotteries Commission grant will go to the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, to expand services State-wide.

INTERNET recruitment services are remaining the province of younger business managers, a survey by online recruitment house Seek has found.

THE final hurdle for the Federal Government’s consolidation legislation has been overcome, with parliament passing the package last week.

Alisia Battalis has been appointed marketing manager for Stockland WA.Ms Battalis has over 12 years experience in the marketing and media industry, most recently working with HB

Bristile Ltd 4/03/03

AWB has claimed vested interests are spreading confusion and misinformation about the operations and objectives of the AWB group, and the Grains Council of Australia has endorsed th

ALL property owners in Western Australia will contribute to funding the State’s fire and emergency services from July 1 this year.

Michael Fairnie has been appointed marketing executive for Hindle-Buralli.

March 14 Westralia Property Trust Proposed code: WST Issue price: $0.92