Staff Reporters

THE Western Australian Court of Appeal this week handed down a judgement in favour of an application by plaintiffs in the Finance Broking Case regarding alleged negligence in relation to their mortgag

Joan Hart has been appointed as group booking and promotions co-ordinator for Ace Cinemas in Subiaco.

The Australian Medical Association (WA) Inc is an independent association representing doctors from all sectors of the profession including general practitioners, specialists, salaried medical practit

Code: QFX Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Home entertainment and media.

Bell IXL Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,535,464 ordinary shares (15.42%).

The Essential Earth Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 14,993,048 ordinary shares (14.946%) to 20,045,019 ordinary shares (19.983%).

Has exercised its option to acquire the Maud Creek Gold Project in the Northern Territory in accordance with the previously announced option agreement with Harmony Gold Operations.

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) is presenting a seminar about venture capital on May 17 at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

The CBH Group has elected director Neil Wandel (pictured) to the position of deputy chairman, following the decision of Tony Critch to step aside.

THE Clough Group’s 82 per cent owned subsidiary PT Petrosea has announced an alliance agreement with Renison Consolidated for the provision of underground mining and maintenance services at the compan

LOCAL engineering company Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a contract worth $94.6 million by Darwin Cove Convention Centre for infrastructure works associated with the Darwin City Waterfront develop

Proposed code: RER Issue price: $0.20 Principal acitivities: Gold exploration

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,338,750 ordinary shares (5.01%).

Proceeds from the Company’s recent A$18.9 million placement have been received in full.

The Electronic Commerce Interface (ECI) is a software application developed for business operators who want to lodge large amounts of data through an online transaction.

Family owned and operated, Lenton Brae established itself on the back of its cabernet. But now, like so many other Margaret River producers, the winery is finding increased success through lighter, aromatic whites.

Quickflix Limited and Change Corporation Pty Ltd have changed their registered office and principal place of business to: Level 8, 182 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000

Blakiston & Crabb is a boutique law firm, limiting its practice to a number of key areas allowing the firm to provide advice to the highest standard in these chosen fields.

Code: EMC Issue price: $100 per note Principal activities: Provider of heavy earth moving equipment in Australia.

Network Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 14,993,048 ordinary shares (14.946%) to 20,045,019 ordinary shares (19.983%).

Has entered into an agreement to acquire Queensland based specialist instrumentation and electrical services company, Murray Instrumentation & Electrical Pty Ltd for a cash payment of $1.9 million and

South Secret Harbour - New Primary School - Construction Geo A Esslemont & Son $6,832,000

PharmAust Limited has appointed John Moursounidis as the company’s new chief executive.

The Coal Miner’s Welfare Board has reappointed John Kearney as chairman and John Borlini and Pamela Anderson as members.

LOCAL nickel miner Jubilee Mines has reached an agreement with Breakaway Resources Limited to restructure the Bannockburn Nickel and Base Metal Joint Venture.

Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Iron ore exploration.

Korea Zinc Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,599,375 ordinary shares.

Offer under the 10 February 2005 Prospectus has been closed fully subscribed.

TO help people better manage their credit card debts, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched an online credit card calculator.

Economic Regulation Authority chairman Lyndon Rowe famously told an Australian Institute of Energy lunch last year that one of his key performance measures should be to reduce the amount of time spent with lawyers.

DATA-BACKUP focused company Data-inCrypt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy Equity Group, has employed the services of Elev8 Australia as a distributor in New Zealand to resell its suite of online