Staff Reporters

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.

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 19,881,361 ordinary shares (13.35%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 43,056,558 ordinary shares (17.7%) to 37,216,558 ordinary shares (15.26%).

Advise that today they have resolved to make a placement of 20,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 2 cents per share to raise $400,000.

WHAT are you going to ‘stop doing' in 2007? More important than your annual ‘to do' list is a list of what you're going to stop doing.

Broadcast sent on January 15 2007 to inform tax agents that the external data matching process which will set the not necessary status for 2006 income tax returns will take place in January - February

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Acorn Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,336,159 ordinary shares (6.6%) to 16,259,722 ordinary shares (7.72%).

Advise that 1,666,667 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 9 February 2007:

THE Western Australian Planning Commission has announced three new appointments.

Police & Nurses Financial Planning Pty Ltd has appointed Nigel Jenkins as senior financial planner.

As part of the 2006 Federal Budget, the treasurer announced major reform to the superannuation system.

Perpetual Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Prulrock Partners Ltd increased its relevant interest from 8,724,000 ordinary shares (14.99%) to 13,724,000 ordinary shares (17.84%).

General Meeting will be held at the Wandu Room, Holiday Inn, 788 Hay Street, Perth, on Wednesday, 28 February 2007 commencing at 10:00 am

Former state Labor member Nick Catania has been appointed as a director of Yilgarn Infrastructure Ltd.

Bulletin to inform Tax Practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au including a lead article on Consolidated Public Rulings - January 17 2007.

Supply and delivery of equipment to make bait sausages: CBS Foodtech Pty Ltd & Pacific Meat Sales Pty Ltd - $98,727.00

The Australian Labor Party is considering a plan to extend maternity leave from 12 months to two years and giving parents the right to request part-time work when they return to their jobs.

John Terpu increased its relevant interest from 8,596,088 ordinary shares (6.12%) to 18,553,132 ordinary shares (7.91%).

Advises that on 30 January 2007, 3,625,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow and on 28 February, 375,000 shares will be released from escrow.