Staff Reporters

The Electrical Contractor’s Association WA has appointed Peter Tuck as CEO, to oversee the strategic operations of the ECA, Electrical Group Training and College of Electrical Training.

This measure has been announced but not yet introduced to Parliament. This document includes access to the press release, draft Bill and other consultation material.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 22,015,509 ordinary shares (5.32%).

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates increased its relevant interest from 3,930,000 ordinary shares (5.17%) to 6,680,000 ordinary shares (7.66%) .

Eley Griffiths Group changed its relevant interest from 10,286,423 ordinary shares (7.55%) to 14,215,170 ordinary shares (6.3%).

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth,on 5 June 2007 commencing at 9.30am.

TREASURER Eric Ripper launched the government’s budget for 2007-08, the centrepiece of which was a $433 million tax relief package targeted at first home buyers, property owners and motor vehicle buye

A SIGNIFICANT commitment by China to meeting environmental targets would have a major effect on Western Australia, according to former premier and Australian Capital Equity senior adviser, Richard Cou

Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed Darren Murphy as a partner of the firm.

Department of the Attorney General - Westralia Square, Perth - fit out - Topline Partitions & Interiors Pty Ltd - $1.4 million

Bloiverieux SA became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,772,727 ordinary shares (8.85%).

RAB Special Situation Master Fund increased its relevant interest from 18,900,000 ordinary shares (6.92%) to 38,900,000 ordinary shares (13.28%).

Advise that 1,900,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 17 May 2007.

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Reef Casino Hotel, 35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, Queensland, on May 29 at 2.00pm.

HAMILTON Hill-based Cell Aquaculture Ltd has appointed company founder Perry Leach to the role of managing director, following the resignation of Geoffrey Leding Wilton (pictured) after almost a year

URBAN planning advisory firm UrbisJHD is preparing to expand into Western Australia from June 1 via a merger with urban and landscape design practice TRACT (WA).

Jon Biesse, previously with Futuris Corp in Adelaide, has joined Argonaut Capital as director of its investment banking team.

Department of the Attorney General - Westralia Square, Perth - fit out - Topline Partitions & Interiors Pty Ltd - $1.4 million

Smaforetagsinvest AB ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

David Netherway became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,022,996 ordinary shares (9.18%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 12,229,000 ordinary shares (7.65%) to 10,194,510 ordinary shares (6.43%).

Announce that $4 million has been raised by the placement of 7,476,635 shares at a price of 53.5 cents per share to Cranport Hedge Fund and to CK Locke and Partners of Perth.

Annual General Meeting will be held at 24 Outram Street, West Perth, on Thursday, 31 May 2007 at 3.00pm.

WHILE events promoter John Webb is pursued by Australia’s corporate regulators, there was a rare bit of positive news for a business he once ran.

Michael Blackman has joined insurance broking firm Marsh Pty Ltd as managing principal. Mr Blackman was previously a divisional manager with AON.

ESTABLISHED in 1987, Impact Communications is a full service public relations firm managed by director Les Buchanan.

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Anvil Mining Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 60,000,000 ordinary shares (12.91%).

Vernon Charles Wheatley changed its relevant interest from 54,376,322 ordinary shares (38.84%) to 61,276,322 ordinary shares (33.74%).

Has arranged a placement of 20 million Midwest shares at $1.46 per share to raise $29.2 million.

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on Thursday, 14 June 2007 at 3.00 pm

I READ your recent ‘Business & the Environment’ feature (WA Business News, May 10) and in particular the article ‘No neutral stance on emissions’ and support you for bringing this important issue to t