Staff Reporters

 REBECCA Steffen has been appointed national director marketing and public relations at St John of God Healthcare.

Christian Lange has been appointed executive director at SDS Corporation Limited.

TWENTY five grants totalling nearly $80,000 have been awarded to various WA not-for-profit associations and local government authorities to fund projects that will encourage the p

Proposed code: BONIssue price: $0.25Principal activities: Diamond exploration.

AMP Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 13,105,384 ordinary shares (5.39%).

Jungle Creek Gold Mines Pty Ltd increased its substantial interest from 23,241,234 ordinary shares (22.68%) to 26,552,796 ordinary shares (24.21%).

Announced the signing of a new gold/copper/ PGE joint venture in western Tanzania with Canyon Resources Ltd.

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth,

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Has agreed to place with selected clients of KTM Capital Ltd, 22 million fully paid ordinary shares in the Company at 7 cents per share, to raise $1,540,000.

Brett Young has been appointed chief financial officer and company secretary at Australian Mines Limited; he replaces Melvin Campbell.

SANTOS subsidiary Santos (BOL) has signed a second gas sales contract for its John Brookes gas field.

From Tuesday September 28 to Friday October 1 the Curtin Business School will host the 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning at the Hyatt Regen

SEASHELLS Hospitality Group has acquired Yallingup’s Caves House and will alter current redevelopment plans at the resort to cater for a family market.

Duncraig Investment Services Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Westpac Banking Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,672,400 ordinary shares (5.03%).

Has entered into an agreement with the Mark Creasy controlled Gidgee Resources Ltd.

Has agreed to sell its entire interests in Ashanti Goldfields Zimbabwe Ltd to Mwana Africa Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd for US$2.255 million.

Is to place up to 18,000,000 ordinary shares at $0.97 per share to raise up to $17,460,000. The placement is to be managed by Euroz Securities Ltd.

THE Western Australian Government will spend more than $2 million next year to entice newly qualified teachers to take on jobs in country towns and other areas of need.

 REBECCA Bryan has joined Porter Consulting Group as a senior human resources consultant.

Ian Clayfield has resigned as chief financial officer at Integrated Tree Cropping Limited; Brad Jones has been appointed acting chief financial officer.

MORE than $1 million extra funds is being provided to Western Australian families that have children with disabilities.

Code: MALOpening price: $0.22Principal activities: Exploration and development of mineral sands.

Richard  & Lynne Bradshaw ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Data Base Systems Ltd increased its substantial interest from 5,058,471 ordinary shares (5.043%) to 7,217,465 ordinary shares (7.195%).

Has signed a memorandum of understanding with BacTech Mining Corporation to form a joint venture to undertake investigation of gold, silver and copper sulphide mineralisation proj

General Meeting will be held at the Duxton Hotel, 1 St George’s Terrace,

The Tax Office today reminded businesses that there is a four year limit to claim a refund of GST.

INDUSTRIAL relations is shaping up as a key election issue. Based on an analysis of public statements by the Australian Liberal Party and

Bob Pfifferling has resigned as executive director at Advance Healthcare Group Limited, his position will be filled in the interim by Sam Di-Giacomo, who has been appointed acting