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Multicultural Awards

Fitness code of practice The State Government and industry body Fitness WA plan to establish an industry code of practice.

WA listed company Gippsland Limited has appointed Ayman Ayyash as regional manager – Middle East and North Africa.

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

THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says raising premiums for professional indemnity insurance is essential to secure the prudential safety of the insurance industry.

Australian Development Capital Fund 12-Mar-03

The WorkSafe Western Australia Commission has produced a workplace bullying package, to define workplace bullying and to explain obligations and rights.

State Sustainability Strategy The public comment period for the 236-page draft strategy has been extended until April 30.

Conan Group has made two recent consulting appointments.

The Department of Conservation and Land Management is calling for expressions of interest for membership of an advisory committee on the establishment of a marine conservation res

THE undulating green valleys of Cowaramup may soon be the backdrop for a proposed $25 million international resort hotel.

April 10 Westralia Property Trust Proposed code: WST Issue price: $0.92

Golden Gecko Awards

Commercial Retail Tenancy The WA Government is inviting public comment on a report into the Commercial Retail Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act.

From March 31 heavy vehicle transport operators must have accredited vehicle maintenance and fatigue management systems to be able to operate oversize vehicles requiring a permit.

Clough Limited has appointed John McMath as general manager of the company’s insurance division.

In Margaret River for vintage, David Pike looks at an ambitious project from a noted winemaker. AS March draws to a close so too does the harvesting of white grapes in Margaret River. It is now up to the winemakers to craft the wines into bottled gold.

Solbec Pharmaceuticals Ltd 13/3/03

Western Australian 2003 Training Excellence Awards

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Property group Knight Frank has appointed Rohan Young as a trainee with the firm’s commercial and industrial sales and leasing team.

The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA has appointed Jurien Bay businessman Craig Underwood as chairman of the group’s private property rights committee, and John Hyde as

Western Power’s newly appointed managing director Stephen van der Mye will take up his new position late next month.

Education for Sustainability Competition This competition, which forms part of the 2003 WA Environment Awards, is open to all WA schools.

Car rental review The WA Government is inviting comment on the car rental industry, as part of a national regulatory review.

WA Government grants have recently been allocated to:

Franchise business owner Anton Muller is at the helm of resi mortage corporation’s first WA franchise, to be officially opened in Joondalup next month.

REVISED world agricultural reforms released in Geneva last week do not go far enough for Australian farmers.

Abelle Ltd 28/2/03

YMCA Youth Parliament of Perth

The WA Government has released for public comment the Western Australian Charter of Multiculturalism.

Minter Ellison Perth has made another new appointment, this time strengthening the firm’s asset planning capability.