Staff Reporters

ASIC is offering extended transitional relief to passively-managed or closed managed investment schemes, which were not required to become registered managed investment schemes unde

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.

AFTER regularly outperforming the national average over the early 1990s, the Western Australian economy had lost a little of its shine until 2001-02, when it regained its title as t

Paul D’Arcy is the newly appointed chief executive officer of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Thirteen members have been reappointed to the Takeovers Panel.

Argosy Minerals Inc 5/03/03 On  March 14, 2003, 633,336 Common Shares will be released from escrow

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

GRIFFIN Energy has pulled out of final bidding to supply Western Power with peaking power in the South West.

MIRVAC Fini will sponsor an annual art event in order to develop links between its new Quay West Resort Bunker Bay development and the Margaret River art world.

Australian Red Cross (WA) has appointed Steve Joske CSC, to the position of executive director.

March 28 Chameleon Mining NL Proposed code: CHM Issue price: $0.20

Aviva Corporation Limited March 31, 10am, Level 1, 278 Stirling Highway, Claremont Gippsland Limited

A $151,000 Lotteries Commission grant will go to the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, to expand services State-wide.

INTERNET recruitment services are remaining the province of younger business managers, a survey by online recruitment house Seek has found.

THE final hurdle for the Federal Government’s consolidation legislation has been overcome, with parliament passing the package last week.

Alisia Battalis has been appointed marketing manager for Stockland WA.Ms Battalis has over 12 years experience in the marketing and media industry, most recently working with HB

Bristile Ltd 4/03/03

AWB has claimed vested interests are spreading confusion and misinformation about the operations and objectives of the AWB group, and the Grains Council of Australia has endorsed th

ALL property owners in Western Australia will contribute to funding the State’s fire and emergency services from July 1 this year.

Michael Fairnie has been appointed marketing executive for Hindle-Buralli.

March 14 Westralia Property Trust Proposed code: WST Issue price: $0.92

BioProspect Ltd 7/03/03 Has completed a placement of 8,312,436 ordinary fully paid shares at $0.055 per share to raise $457,184.

Grants totalling $9.3 million will go to WA local governments and community groups, for the construction or improvement of 144 sporting facilities.

Iluka Resources Ltd 26/2/03

Australian Centenary MedalAndrew Forrest will be presented with an Australian Centenary Medal for achievements and service to resource development in Australia next month.

Montagu Stockbrokers has made three appointments to its advisory division.

TOTAL hourly rates of pay excluding bonuses rose 0.5 per cent in Western Australia in the December quarter and 3.7 per cent on the year to December 2002, according to figures releas

Rising petrol prices in Perth have been the equivalent of a 0.25 per cent increase in home interest rates.

John Osborne has been appointed head of strategy and development of Burswood International Resort Casino.Mr Osborne will be responsible for developing and implementing plans and

IMF (Australia) Ltd 26/02/03

Western Australian Citizen of the Year

Super Cheap Auto is planning to purchase the Marlows and Rocca Brothers auto parts, service and accessories chains from Marlows Limited.