Staff Reporters

THE world's 49 least developed countries (LDC) and East Timor now receive duty free and quota-free access to the Australian market, effective as of last week (July 1).

Alinta Ltd 03-Jul-03

Following Dr Patricia Kailis' resignation as chair of Celebrate WA, Peter Fitzpatrick (pictured) has been elected her successor.

This week in Events, WA Business News previews some of the events that are on in Perth in July.

APPLECROSS-BASED retailer Delta Computers has purchased Budget PC Rentals.

July 8 Acumen Capital Property Securities Fund

GST - Input tax credits and boats

Two new partners, Martin Dodson (top) and Hugh O'Sullivan (bottom), have joined Srdarov Richards Burton Insurance Lawyers.

THE airline industry breathed easier last week when the World Health Organisation declared that SARS had been contained worldwide.

Bristile Ltd 30-Jun-03

Police & Nurses Credit Society has expanded its brand and communications department to include Meredith Jones (pictured top) and Heather Syme (pictur

Comings & Goings for WA's listed companies have been provided by the WA office of the Australian Stock Exchange.

TRYING to pick winners is a risky business for governments.

A FARMING group and the Western Australian Government have welcomed a Federal Court verdict that Native Title existed in parts of the West Pilbara.

Ashburton Minerals

Fox Resources Ltd has hired Barry Bolitho as non-executive director to assist in the Radio Hill mining study.

Name Kate Leeming Title Deputy head, real tennis pro Company

Allied Mining & Processing Ltd July 18, 10am, The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth

Leanne Karamfiles has been appointed to the partnership of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

THE senate has voted to establish an inquiry into the pricing and competition regime of broadband following an initial rejection of the proposal.

July 8 Acumen Capital Property Securities Fund

Aboriginal Fishing Strategy

MINISTER for Culture and the Arts, Sheila McHale, has announced a $130,000 television funding program, LINK.

Siberia Mining Corporation Ltd 23-Jun-03

Choice Home loans and Choice Future Planning have made three new additions to their team.

MESSAGES On Hold is on the move, relocating from its Beaufort Street offices in Perth to newly acquired premises in East Perth.

WHILE cumbersome, both industry and employee representatives say they are happy with the consultation opportunities they have been given through the elec

AWB and GCA ignore the facts Pastoralists and Grazier's Association

THE chancellor's position is an honorary one, but university business expenses are reimbursed. A chancellor confers degrees and diplomas, chairs senate, council or board of governors meetings, and consults and advises the vice-chancellor.

Advanced Energy Systems Ltd 27-Jun-03

THE Master Cleaners Guild of WA is searching for five cleaning contractors and five carpet cleaners to help finalise the criteria for and trial the WA Cl

BRICKWORKS Limited is expected to win control of Perth company Bristile after agreeing to increase its takeover to $3.65 a share.