Catie Low

THE Augusta Margaret River Shire is facing a compensation claim totalling $5.7 million in relation to the controversial development at Gnarabup Beach near Margaret River.

THE arrival of Scout Creative, bolted onto local public relations outfit Atticus Communications, will introduce a new player into the fight for marketing clients.

FOLLOWING is a list of comings and goings at WA’s listed companies, provided by the WA office of the Australian Stock Exchange.Andrew White has resigned as alternate director for Garry Connell of Amalg Resources NL.

THE State Government delivered the biggest blow in what has been an anxious year for the local advertising industry.The Government’s decision to cut its advertising budget by 30 per cent came on top of reviews by a number of blue chip clients.

A WAGES blitz on restaurants and cafes has authorities claiming an unexpectedly high level of delin-quency in the hospitality industry.

ADVENTURE World has announced the second stage in its five-year expansion plan with The Rampage, a new $1.8 million ride.

IF the thought of Christmas makes you feel a bit weak at the knees, spare a thought for those poor souls slaving away behind the scenes in the events management industry.

A West Perth business has taken a positive approach to its work environment, and results so far are promising.p Catie Low

A NEW player has emerged in the regional aviation market as airlines try to adjust to a significantly altered landscape following the collapse of Ansett.