Staff Reporters

THE federal government this week introduced a $2,000 subsidy for motorists to convert their cars to run on LPG and $1,000 on the purchase of new factory-fitted LPG powered vehicles.

Editors comment = OUR annual branding survey always generates a lot of feedback and a little criticism. This year is no different.

Proposed code: PES, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: coal seem gas producer, Corporate: Robert William Day (non-executive chairman), Steve Beardsall (managing director), Terry Primeau (non-ex

After three and a half years away from the Novotel Vines Resort, Verleen Slako has returned to head the leisure and inbound department as director of sales.

This fact sheet will help trustees of superannuation funds to claim this exemption in the fund’s income tax return. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77427.htm Published: August 11 2006

Supply of Cisco Equipment – NMAHS - IBM Australia Pty Ltd = $269,131.56

Allan Thomas Harris ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Crawley Investments Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 17,195,002 ordinary shares (7.79%) to 18,545,125 ordinary shares (8.40%).

FMR Corp and FIL changed its relevant interest from 3,350,000 ordinary shares (6.67%) to 3,350,000 ordinary shares (5.32%).

CARTOONISTS and caricature artists around the country are preparing to deflate the egos of some of Australia’s (and the world’s) most famous and infamous, with the launch of the inaugural Michael Coll

ERNST & Young has announced that Michael Minosora will rejoin the firm in the national role of managing partner - corporate sector accounts.

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-exec

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Update on capital gains tax developments during the 2006-07 income year. Current as at 31 July 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77154.htm Published: August 8 2006

COMO-BASED land development company, Port Bouvard Ltd, will purchase a further 17 hectares in Dawesville for almost $3 million, subject to the approval of the WA Planning Commission.

The Goldman Sachs Group became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 58,064,518 ordinary shares (15.49%).

Lehman Brothers Prime Brokers Nominees increased its relevant interest from 68,656,939 ordinary shares (5.94%) to 161,306,352 ordinary shares (13.96%).

A General Meeting will be held at London House, Conference Room, Ground Floor, 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth on 4 September, 2006 commencing at 10.30 am

AIRLINES could face rising costs and lower consumer confidence after the latest terror threat has raised concerns over the continuing security measures being imposed on flights to the US.

SOME people reading your feature on local brands may have been as surprised as I was, to see the University of Western Australia within a list of ‘underachieving brands’, particularly after what has

IF it is apparent that a potential customer may not have the capacity to make a voluntary or informed decision about the implications and/or benefits of their purchasing or contractual decisions, then

Roy Zylstra has been appointed as Verve Energy’s new manager Kwinana Power Station.

This strategic statement gives us a clear sense of direction and a framework for the Tax Office’s activities over the next four years.

Bulletin to inform tax practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au °V July 27 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77256.htm Published: August 3 2006

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA is hosting a luncheon and seminar with guest speaker M. Humayun Kabir, High Commissioner for Bangladesh, August 22 at the CCI Function Centre.

Seamans Capital Management Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 40,398,402 ordinary shares (16.62%) to 43,056,558 ordinary shares (17.7%).

Falconbridge (Australia) Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 5,500,000 ordinary shares (7.66%) to 5,500,000 ordinary shares (6.64%).

Uran Ltd managing director Catherine Hobbs has taken an indirect interest in the company by acquiring four million shares at a value of $600,000.

A RECENTLY released Canada/Alaska package combines business class airfares, a 21-day premium Rockies grand tour with a seven-night cruise aboard the six-star Regent Seven Seas Mariner in a deluxe balc

Proposed code: IBG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and base metal explorer and developer, Corporate: Peter Duncombe Bennetto (non-executive chairman), Jonathan Charles Downes (executiv

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