Staff Reporters

CORPORATE social responsibility industry body, Models of Success and Sustainability, is looking to launch a Western Australian branch to help local organisations deliver environmental and social susta

Sheryl Chaffer has been appointed as regional executive director WA for the Housing Industry Association, replacing John Dastlik, who has taken on a national role with the association.

Franklin Resources, Inc. and its affiliates became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 12,087,418 ordinary shares (5.0836%).

Polaris Alliance Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,691,362 ordinary shares (17.98%) to 14,826,022 ordinary shares (25.64%).

Sempra Energy changed its relevant interest from 3,333,333 ordinary shares (8.7456%) to 3,333,333 ordinary shares (7.36%).

Confirmed the change of the company name from Territory Iron Limited to Territory Resources Limited.

WATER Resources minister John Kobelke has asked his department to accelerate development of a management plan for the Collie-Wellington Basin, after a state government-commissioned report found the si

Angus Leitch has been promoted to senior associate, and Chris Gooch to associate, in the buildings group of Connell Wagner. Mr Leitch has been with the company for 11 years and Mr Gooch for seven.

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)New PMA team take stock on vanadium

Mining giant BHP Billiton is reported to have revived plans for a $47 billion takeover of aluminium producer Alcoa.

Victoria Park's Balmoral Hotel has been purchased by Sydney-based ALE property group for $6 million, joining Fremantle landmark the Sail and Anchor and Highgate's Queens Tavern in the group's WA portfolio.

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Mitsubishi poised on bigger Mid-West role

Cannington-based security technology group QRSciences Ltd has withdrawn its prospectus for a non-renounceable rights issue, three days after revising its offer to raise $9 million.

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Merger talk fuels Woodside jump

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Fogarty rules out wine sale to E&T

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Clough warns of threat if bond paid

Westpac Banking Corporation ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Giralia Resources NL became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 40,000,000 ordinary shares (61.26%).

Lehman Brothers Prime Broker Nominees increased its relevant interest from 8,695,806 ordinary shares (15.32%) to 10,713,855 ordinary shares (16.42%).

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd & its related bodies corporate decreased its relevant interest from 13,432,960 ordinary shares (8.62%) to 11,635,592 ordinary shares (7.46%).

General Meeting will be held at 3pm on July 2 nd at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth

THE port boss at the time thousands of birds started dying around Esperance told an inquiry last week that he knew lead was spilled in the area.

Western Australia's black Manjimup truffle season is being embraced by the team at Jackson's – the popular dining spot on city centre's urban fringe, Highgate.

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Merrill Lynch & Co inc. became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 25,069,832 ordinary shares (5.07%).

FirstRand (Ireland) plc increased its relevant interest from 12,035,092 ordinary shares (5.363%) to 16,401,800 ordinary shares (7.309%).

FMR Corp and FIL decreased its relevant interest from 8,670,029 ordinary shares (10.19%) to 7,787,679 ordinary shares (9.15%).

To acquire 90% of the Mt. Padbury Project by meeting minimum expenditure commitments for 2 years. Total expenditure is estimated at $210,000

General Meeting will be held at the Ground Level, BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth, on Thursday 5 July 2007 at 10.00am.

THE long-awaited Northbridge Link project may have been put on ice, but the government seems keen to remind us that the Perth Entertainment Centre site is designated for better things.

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