Staff Reporters

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has warned that it would look beyond the state's direct investment in the proposed Kimberley canal project when assessing its financial impact

Adelphi Energy Limited (formerly Clearview Capital Limited) has changed its registered address and contact details to: Level 4

 WESLEY Mission, an organisation offering assistance to those in need across a range of community services, is celebrating its 175th year.

Proposed code: DRKIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold and silver exploration.

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 2,640,000 ordinary shares (6.779%) to 3,179,711 ordinary shares (8.165%)

Altera Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,474,734 ordinary shares (19.194%) to 5,900,000 ordinary shares (15.151%)

Copperco Ltd has sent its Bidder's Statement in respect of its offers to acquire all of the shares and options in Universal Resources Ltd.

Link to Department of Finance website to view Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines.http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/36400.htm

Mallesons Stephen Jacques, ranked in the WA Business News Book of Lists as WA's fourth largest law firm has the prime focus to assist major corporations and financial institutions

MARGARET Allen has joined The Salvation Army as business development manager for a 12-month contract period.

UK Government, UK Trade and Investment international oil and gas business and engineering directorate director Brian Gallagher to speak at the AustralAsian Oil and Gas Exhibition

Sundance Resources Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 21,813,433 ordinary shares (9.18%).

Mark Pallister increased his relevant interest from  23,675,306 ordinary shares (11.8%) to 26,640,006 ordinary shares (13.3%)

Portfolio Partners Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 23,957,217 ordinary shares (13.90%) to 23,005,251 ordinary shares (12.32%).

Has commenced legal proceedings to protect its claimed 70% interest in the Juno, Noble's Nob and Peko tenements at Tennant Creek  and a statement of claim has now been filed in th

Orchid Resources Ltd has signed a Letter of Intent with China Tibet Institute to acquire up to 80% of Qu Long and Ji Ma Copper Projects.

The State Government has defended its proposed changes to Western Australia's mineral tenement rental system after recent criticism from within the industry.

 TIM Hurst has joined Change Corporation as a principal consultant.He joins Change from BMS Solutions.

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL developer Bone Medical has received clearance to commence human clinical trials of its oral parathyroid hormone BN003.

Over Friday March 8 to Sunday March 10 the 2nd Australian Regional Economies Conference will be held at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, in Mandurah.

Queste Communications Ltd increased its relevant interest from 2,640,000 ordinary shares (6.779%) to 3,179,711 ordinary shares (8.165%)

Sofcom Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,474,734 ordinary shares (19.194%) to 5,900,000 ordinary shares (15.151%)

This fact sheet explains who is eligible to report goods and services tax (GST) annually and outlines the election, lodgement and payment arrangements.

Resources giant Rio Tinto has blamed industrial relations problems for delays in the start-up of its innovative HIsmelt pig iron plant at Kwinana.

HELEN Stewart (pictured) has been appointed deputy general manager of Perth Concert Hall.She replaces Alison Salmon who has moved to Variety WA.

Macquarie Bank New York interest rate strategist Rory Robertson to speak at An Economic & Financial Outlook 2005, February 21 at the Parmelia Hilton.

Equity Trustees Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Skin-Plex Laboratories Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 2,640,000 ordinary shares (6.779%) to 3,179,711 ordinary shares (8.165%)