Staff Reporters

THE RUM Jungle Motor Inn in Batchelor has earned a reputation as ‘the flashest pub in the scrub’ says operator Jackie Hargreaves.

World-wide diamond miner Ashton Mining Ltd (ASH) has recently commenced some encouraging diamond projects which have burnished the company’s value.

WORKERS may be hiding back injuries from their employers for fear of losing their jobs, says Curtin University of Technology physiotherapy school senior ergonomics lecturer Leon Straker.

Commercial sales activity is still focused on peripheral CBD buildings in Perth.

RENOWNED international cricketer Damien Martyn plans to become more involved in the publicity for his travel consultancy, says director Gayle Martyn.

It makes interesting news to read that a group of researchers at UCLA are about to embark upon a longitudinal study of the impact of the Internet upon consumers’ lives.

Perth-based Mt Grace Resources NL has cut a deal with Magnesium Dev-elopment International (MDI) to evaluate a process called the Heggie metallothermic technology for production of magnesium metal from magnesia.

RURAL access to tele-communications links will be boosted thanks to more than $15 million funding from the Federal Government’s Network-ing the Nation program.

A NEW computer cleaning business has opened a branch in WA. Mobile Computer Cleaning pro-vides hygienic cleaning and preventative mainten-ance for computers and electronic equipment in home and corporate offices.

CHERRY Williams-Hein is a well known Darwin identity who never slows down.

THE Australian Tax Office has landlords firmly in its sights and is conducting a series of audits to catch out the unwary and dishonest, warns the Aust-ralian Society of CPAs.

EMPLOYEES who have high work demands placed on them – but little say – are at risk of injury or ill health, says The OH&S Services Network head Barbara McPhee.

REAL estate agent Stanton Hillier Parker has made two new appointments in their international property group.

It may seem hard to believe that one event can deliver a strong sales force a valuable contribution to the local community while also achieving strategic marketing objectives.

A REGULAR Qantas Airlink passenger charter service from Darwin to Timika in Irian Jaya, Indonesia has recently been introduced.

Western Australia’s Department of Resources Development (DRD) has been restructured as part of a drive to increase its effectiveness in securing major resource development projects.

IF YOU are looking for a way to invest in the Internet boom but consider the stock market too risky, contemplate investing in a NetP@L Internet kiosk.

WITH more and more businesses expanding their premises, hiring furniture can provide a convenient solution.

THE Northern Territory is one of the fastest growing states in Australia says NT Tourism Minister Mike Reed.

THE Prime Minister and the Treasurer have given away more than was desirable in the revised tax reform package negotiated with the Democrats and reform comprised to this extent is only a marginal improvement on the current system.

WORKERS with long-term injuries are more likely to improve their job prospects if they undertake physical activity programs, new research has found.

In line with other capital cities, vacancies continue to fall in the Perth CBD, according to a report by real estate group Knight Frank.

A lot is being said about the Year 2000 bug, and with good reason. Airlines, airports and air traffic controllers are still less than certain that the millennium will pass without a hitch.

A LUXURY cruise vessel to be based in Darwin, the Oceanic Odyssey, will make its maiden voyage from Darwin to Bali on 3 July.

Aspiring gold explorer Union Mining NL has changed tack and is seeking a new enterprise.

SMALL businesses can now have a presence at international trade fairs without leaving home.

CREATING a totally interactive environment for the changing needs of workplace roles and new technologies is a primary concern of the design consultant, says Marshall Kusinski director Kathleen Kusinski.

AN advanced online corporate travel reservations system has been recently introduced by American Express.

MARGARET River wine producer Evans & Tate has been awarded gold medals for its 1996 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon and 1996 Margaret River Merlot at the 1999 International Wine Challenge in London.

THE information technology skills drain need not be one way – Australia should import IT people from overseas, says Unisys People CEO Monty Sachdev.

SMALL business managers need to focus more on the development of formal human resource management systems, a new study has found.

RURAL Western Australians should not discount the possible effects of Y2K on dominant industries of the region, says Secretary to the Minister for Information Techno-logy, Ian Campbell.