Staff Reporters

2004 WA Business News 40under40 winner Deborah Pitter and business partner, Paul Reed, have launched the WA operations of Icon Business Solutions.

Information from the 2006-2007 Budget about wine equalisation tax.http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/74300.htmPublished: May 10 2006

The Property Council of Australia is holding its 2006 Corporate Leaders Conference, titled ‘Crystal ball gazing – emerging trends in property’, May 25 and 26 at the Quay West Resort in Bunker Bay.

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 56,631,492 ordinary shares (45.01%) to 59,310,017 ordinary shares (47.14%)

HMC Investors LLC changed its relevant interest from 3,163,001 ordinary shares (7.38%) to 3,263,001 ordinary shares (6.35%)

Has acquired 100% of AFM, a Brisbane based wealth advisory business.

POLICE and Justice Minister John D’Orazio quit cabinet last week after increasing pressure from within his own party ranks to resign.

Well-established business with a long and profitable history. Located in a growing South West location. Multiple product lines & repeat clientele. Plant and stock only.

Proposed code: PGM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: platinum group metals exploration, Corporate: Robert W Mosig (executive chairman & company secretary), Greg J Wheeler (non-executive direc

Racing and Wagering Western Australia board director and local racing identity, Bob Pearson, has been appointed chairman of the Australian Racing Board.

Income and expenditure statement. A form to provide details of your assets, liabilities, income and expenses.http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/71273.htmPublished: May 5 2006

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,335,830 ordinary shares (5.01%)

HMC Investors LLC increased its relevant interest from 13,500,000 ordinary shares (16.36%) to 13,941,168 ordinary shares (16.90%)

McNeil Nominees Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 1,269,483 ordinary shares (6.61%) to 1,089,483 ordinary shares (5.59%)

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, at 10:30 am on 8 June 2006

AN incredible buy-one-get-one-free deal is currently available aboard the five-star MV Orion for a 10-night itinerary beginning at Darwin and visiting Dili and Baucau in East Timor, Wyndham, King Geor

ASX code: ABY, Issue price: $1.95, First days close: NA, Principal activities: copper producer, Corporate: Debu Bhattacharya (chairman), Sanjay Loyalka (CEO & managing director), Kanaga Dharmananda (i

Corr Chambers Westgarth has appointed Anne Hurley as a special counsel to the firm’s property practice in Perth.

A RECENT study by the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has found an increase in the number of people with disabilities in Western Australia, a shift it partly attributes to the state’s ageing popul

TROPICAL Forestry Services Ltd has developed the first ever water recycling project as part of the Ord River Irrigation Area at Kununurra in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Invesco Australia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 5,941,526 ordinary shares (8.5279%) to 6,876,708 ordinary shares (9.7581%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 79,428,673 ordinary shares (21.26%) to 84,102,017 ordinary shares (22.51%)

Has agreed with the Pasminco Group Companies and their Administrators to resolve the proceedings between them in the Federal Court of Australia on the basis that, although the Pasminco Group Companies

THE state government revealed a $1.275 billion budget surplus last week with infrastructure, community development and disability services the big winners.

Licensed, modern, 200 seats prime location within cinema complex. T/Over $20k per week and increasing. Quality plant and long lease. Joe Fanchi: 9443 7171 Schultz Partners

Proposed code: EDE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: alternate energy exploration, Corporate: Gregory Howard Solomon (executive chairman), Gregory Joseph Egan (executive director), Douglas Ho

Advertising and design company The Globe has appointed Nik Gall (far left) as design director and Brad Birt (left) as marketing manager.

Superannuation is your money.

Gold miner Newcrest Mining has appointed former Rio Tinto executive Ian Smith at its new managing director, replacing the outgoing Tony Palmer.

On the back of the company's best result in its history for the half year to 31 December 2005, Managing Director Rod Smith said, "we are pleased with the results to 30 April 2006, workloads remain strong and we expect to finish the year well up on 20

The Perth Wildcats today announced the appointment of J. Barrey Williams as Marketing Director of the club.

Details of a corruption investigation into former West Australian police minister John D'Orazio was to be tabled in the state's parliament today.