Staff Reporters

FTL penalties will now be applied to unlodged documents for groups of clients who have a history of poor lodgement compliance and have not lodged despite written reminders.

Firebird Global Master Fund Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

David John Reed, Judith-Mary Reed, Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd, ATF DJ Reed Superannuation Fund increased its relevant interest from 21,504,115 ordinary shares (26.84%) to 22,592,115 ordinary shares (28

Has now received the ASIC Certificate of Registration of Change of Name to Great Southern Limited.

Mincor Resources NL director David Moore has reduced his direct and indirect holding in the company by selling just over 1.3 million shares in an on-market trade at a value of over $4.1 million.

Claremont-based accounting firm Stirling Partners has appointed Peter Stamatopoulos as a director.

As revealed in WA Business News on January 18, The Rathbone Wine Group is launching a new Xanadu Wines brand into liquor stores, joining several other Margaret River producers in targeting the $15 to $20 price category.

Credit Suisse Holdings (Australia) Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,761,478 ordinary shares (6.06%).

Polaris Metals NL changed its relevant interest from 10,000,001 ordinary shares (25.0%) to 10,000,001 ordinary shares (21.74%).

General Meeting will be held at 36 Ord Street, West Perth, at 9.30am on Thursday, 12 April 2007

PERTH-BASED Vietnam Industrial Investments Ltd has announced plans to sell its stake in two subsidiaries, concrete-reinforcing steel bar producers Vinausteel Ltd and Ssesteel Ltd to Tata Steel subsidi

On October 27 2006 the government announced a change to the tax consolidation regime allowing ongoing consolidated groups and multiple entry consolidated groups to restructure with minimal tax consequ

Shougang Hiolding (Hong Kong) Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 152,970,951 ordinary shares (76.27%) to 157,873,770 ordinary shares (78.71%).

Advise that 10,830,000 fully paid ordinary shares are due for release from escrow on 24 March 2007.

ADVISORY group Committee for Perth has continued to develop the depth of its board by appointing high-profile restaurateur, Kate Lamont (pictured) and community relations expert Kathryn Sydney-Smith a

Darren Smith has been appointed as general manager of Calibre Constructions Pty Ltd, having joined the company in 2001 as construction supervisor.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,230,220 ordinary shares (4.96%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 45,035,365 ordinary shares (10.23%) to 39,890,295 ordinary shares (9.06%).

General Meeting will be held at Level 1, 34 Colin Street West Perth, on Friday 30 March 2007 at 11.00am

THE City of Fremantle has decided to approve building licenses independently from planning approvals starting March 1, in a bid to improve turnaround times.

Mar 2007. The Tax Office has released Taxpayer Alert TA 2007/1 - Lease by a charitable institution to an associated endorsed charitable institution designed to gain input tax credits.

Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 157,873,770 ordinary shares (78.71%) to 160,766,124 ordinary shares (80.16%).

Advise that 3,388,291 fully paid ordinary shares are due for release from escrow on 29 March 2007.

SUBIACO-BASED Paladin Resources Ltd last week denied that its takeover bid for Perth-based Summit Resources Ltd was motivated by a current legal dispute between the two companies.

Westcare has appointed John Henry as sales executive of its print division. Mr Henry's 20 years of sales experience will assist him in his primary focus on developing sales for Westcare Print.

The American Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon with Dome Coffees founding director Patria Jafferies as guest speaker, March 28 at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel.

Oxiana Agincourt Holdings Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 43,060,000 ordinary shares (19.9%).

Dundee Corporation changed its relevant interest from 6,776,021 ordinary shares (10.53%) to 7,789,737 ordinary shares (8.74%).

Has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the Citronen Zinc Project (Citronen) in Greenland.

STEVE Pretzel will remain in the IT game following the sale of the web business he founded more than 10 years ago to advertising agency 303 Group last week.