Staff Reporters

Having joined AXIS Financial Group in 2003 as a paraplanner, Rob Gander was first promoted to the position of technical service manager, and has now moved to the position of client service adviser.

Australia and Norway have signed a new treaty to replace the existing treaty.

The former chairman and CEO of DDB Australia, Nick Cleaver, has reportedly taken up a shareholding in Subiaco-based adverting agency 303 and will take the reins from Jim Davies as managing director.

Booragoon-headquartered NetFin and West Perth/Bunbury operation Southshore Finance are to combine their resources to form a new specialist business funding alliance.

Lateral Nominees Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,435,241 ordinary shares (5.13%) to 9,322,032 ordinary shares (6.44%).

General Meeting will be held at Seminar Room 3, 1st  Foor, The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley, on Wednesday, February 21 commencing at 10.00am

EMISSIONS reduction targets, increased investment in renewable energy technologies and a commitment to a national emissions trading scheme are expected to form the cornerstone of the state government’

WEST Perth-based gold explorer Goldstar Resources NL has raised $3 million through a share purchase plan, which it says it will use to fast track its Eureka gold prospect towards early production.

Provision of financial investigation courses: Murdoch University - $158,400.00

EPIC Pacific Rim LLC became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,702,317 ordinary shares (16.78%).

Barclays Group decreased its relevant interest from 7,718,404 ordinary shares (6.82%) to 6,451,428 ordinary shares (5.27%).

WESTERN Australia’s impact on the Australian economy is becoming clearer, with new Consumer Price Index figures showing Perth’s inflation leads other capitals, running well ahead of other city average

Michael Cornes has been appointed a partner to Minter Ellison’s Perth insurance and corporate risk team.

Guide for company board members and directors of large businesses to assist them understand and manage their corporation’s tax obligations.

Robert John Rankin ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates increased its relevant interest from 1,701,664 ordinary shares (5.31%) to 2,042,664 ordinary shares (6.32%).

Annual General Meeting will be held at Formal Dining Room, Level 1, The University Club of Western Australia, Off Hackett Drive, Crawley, on 27 February 2007 at 10.00am.

MACQUARIE Bank is planning to take a lead role in a bid for Alinta after agreeing on a series of protocols with the energy and infrastructure company.

SOUTH Korean steel giant Posco Ltd’s Australian subsidiary exercised its option to invest a further $5 million in West Perth-based iron ore company Murchison Metals Ltd, increasing its interest to app

A report by ASIC has found that home building insurers across Australia have improved their policies and are providing consumers with better access to information about the costs of rebuilding.

Quest Asset Partners Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,939,441 ordinary shares (8.38%).

Equity Trust (Labuan) sdn bhd, Zentar Securities Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 86,978,610 ordinary shares (16.9%) to 85,978,610 ordinary shares (10.38%).

NEW Zealand infrastructure and utilities investor Infratil Ltd’s Australian subsidiary has bought a 51 per cent stake in Western Australian energy retailer Perth Energy Ltd this week, through a share

Prudence Bosher has joined Blake Dawson Waldron’s mergers and acquisitions team as a lawyer, previously with Baker & McKenzie in Sydney.

A simple guide to penalties and interest that can be imposed on the major taxes and basic information on reasons for imposition, reduction and grounds for remission and taxpayer’s requesting remission

LunchBox Lunch List is hosting a ‘meet the CEOs’ lunchtime event, February 8 at Government House.

Acorn Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 11,719,377 ordinary shares (9.89%) to 13,214,007 ordinary shares (11.15%).

Advise that Niagara has agreed to the following Placement to RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Limited (A$4.4million) and sophisticated and professional investors (A$3.3million):

THOSE boffins at Access Economics certainly know how to use a media release to grab attention when it’s time to promote their latest business outlook publication.

The Law Society of WA has appointed Kelly Hick as manager membership and community services.

Amendments to the PSO Regulations 2000 clarify requirements for diesel fuels produced from used oil. Including diesel extenders, and increase the amount of product stewardship benefit.