Staff Reporters

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Virgin Blue has boosted its regional efforts, with direct flights from Perth to Kalgoorlie increasing to four times a week from April 7 and a daily service to Broome from May 1.

 PETER Hamer has been appointed the Head of the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame Australia.

AZTEC Resources has signed its third memorandum of understanding with Sinom (China) Ltd taking the amount of its iron ore secured by MOUs to more than 22.5 million tonnes.

On Tuesday February 22 Family Business Australia will hold Behind the Halo – the Dial-An-Angel Story at the Matilda Bay Restaurant in Crawley.

Wayne Dimech ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Dominick Paul McCormick increased its relevant interest from 12,980,730 ordinary shares (14.53%) to 14,114,475 ordinary shares (15.80%)

Chenver Holdings Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 10,053,922 ordinary shares (10.42%) to 7,903,922 ordinary shares (5.37%).

Will reorganise  way in which it holds its interest in the Extension Hill magnetite deposit by transferring its 54% shareholding in Extension Hill Pty Ltd to Asia Iron in exchange

DIRECTORS

MANGIMUP fruit grower Rangal Pty Ltd, trading as A&N Fontanini, has been fined $6,000 for failing to adequately guard an item of farm machinery.

Trade Wind Communications Limited became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 48,989,445 ordinary shares (53.69%).

Hosking Financial Group CC Holdings Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 25,800,000 ordinary shares (19.82%) to 29,662,433 ordinary shares (22.78%).

Has finalised the $5 million share placement as announced on 23 November 2004.

Takeovers Panel has made a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in respect of rights issue. Spin-off of Avcol Stockbroking not to proceed.

NATHAN Quigley has joined Livewire Communications as account manager – public relations.

FINANCIAL Resources bought the remaining 50 per cent of Aspen Group’s capital in joint venture debenture issuing vehicle Aspen Financial Resources Limited for $150,000.

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

Kllina Enterprises Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of  11,791,679 ordinary shares (7.39%).

Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 27,475,030 ordinary shares (11.80%) to 25,087,798 ordinary shares (10.77%).

1,268,749 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares are due for release from escrow on 30 January 2005.

Has sold Aspen Financial Resources Ltd to Financial Services Ltd for $150,000.

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ANDREW Frontino has been appointed a director of William Buck Business Advisors and Chartered Accountants after 10 years with the company.

A Guide for pre-schools has been released to help those in that industry better understand their GST obligations.

Mark Pallsiter ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Farooq Khan increased his relevant interest from 2,140,000 ordinary shares (5.495%) to 2,640,000 ordinary shares (6.779%).