Staff Reporters

THERE are worrying signs in the management of the public service workforce, including a lack of clear leadership, as the state’s economy grows and the labour pool shrinks, state Auditor-General Des Pe

Christian West became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,015,000 ordinary shares (6.12%)

Westpac Nominees Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,200,000 ordinary shares (9.48%) to 10,214,600 ordinary shares (10.53%)

And StateWest Credit Society Ltdannounce that members of StateWest have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the merger of the two organisations by way of a scheme of arrangement.

Annual General Meeting will be held at 11.30am on Friday, 21 July 2006 at The Sutherland Room, City West Reception Centre, 45 Plaistowe Mews, CityWest Centre, West Perth

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has conducted its first private sector business survey on tiny Norfolk Island in the Pacific, and it makes for an interesting read.

This highly profitable and well established business has built an enviable reputation for providing cost effective solutions to a stable and diversified client base. Owner retiring.

Proposed code: FWL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: yalgoo iron project, Corporate: Robert H Duffin (non-executive chairman), Brett Manning (managing director), Barry E Wyatt (non-executive

Ross Hamilton has been appointed as line of business manager for Alphawest’s WA business solutions team.

Selecting a registered tax agent to do your tax return can save you some effort. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76061.htm Published: June 22 2006

Two Rocks Primary School - new school construction: PS Structures Pty Ltd - $7,654,442.00

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

Credit Suisse Holdings (Australia) Ltd increased its relevant interest from 35,473,527 ordinary shares (%) to 41,979,546 ordinary shares (9.53%)

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,734,316 ordinary shares (19.99%) to 7,256,861 ordinary shares (21.4%)

Advises that on 2 July 2006, 19,110,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow.

Has placed 12.5 million shares a price of 6 cents per share raising $750,000.

THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA will take a Western Australian trade mission to India in September to capitalise on trade opportunities arising out of one of the world’s fastest growing eco

Well managed business specialising in equipment sales, testing, fabrication, installation & certification of engineering systems.

Proposed code: GLA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel, gold and uranium explorer, Corporate: John Palermo (director), Mark O’ Malley (director), John Hills (director), Douglas Cunningha

Curtin University of Technology’s Da Laeter Centre of Mass Spectrometry has appointed internationally recognised researcher Professor Michael McWilliams as its new director.

Good record keeping is essential in running a successful business and meeting your tax obligations. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76059.htm Published: June 22 2006

With the current deliberations on the future of Subiaco Oval, the Subiaco Business Association (SBA) has arranged a unique opportunity to attend a private tour of the West Coast Eagles facilities, fol

MIR Investment Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,651,530 ordinary shares (5.47%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 100,707,108 ordinary shares (81.64%) to 104,731,426 ordinary shares (83.24%)

Offers 1 Straits share for every 7.5 Tritton shares or 0.51 cents for 1 Tritton share.

A General Meeting will be held at Level 31, Allendale Square, 77 St George’s Terrace, Perth, commencing at 10.00 am on Thursday, 20 July 2006.

CRESCENT Gold Ltd executive director Neil O’Loughlin has paid $840,000 to exercise his 4.67 million unlisted options.

Lifestyle and easy to run. T/O This year $336,000 (11 months). Two staff plus casuals. No evenings. Work one week on/one off. Good living for two couples.

Proposed code: RIA, Issue price: $0.30, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: Ted Jacobson (non-executive chairman), Greg Munyard (managing director), Laurie Brown (non-executive d

Major WA fertiliser supplier United Farmers Co-op has appointed Kerry Browne as its new chief executive, effective August 1 2006.

IFAP, a non-government, not-for-profit, member based organisation, has been providing services to improve safety and health in the workplace for more than 30 years.

Eucla Refurbishment of five government employees housing authority properties: IS & PH Whiticker - $107,000.00