Staff Reporters

THE ambitions of two local oil and gas players took a big leap in the past week, with Coogee Resources Ltd and ARC Energy Ltd both taking major steps towards major developments.

Property developer Port Bouvard has appointed Geoff Robinson (top left) and Trent Quinn-Schofield to its internal sales team as the company prepares for a new wave of property developments.

Workplace Training Advisory Australia is holding a leadership symposium for corporate women, May 17 to 18 at The University Club.

Areva NC Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,659,641 ordinary shares (10.46%).

Equity Oil Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 12,789,000 ordinary shares (9.77%) to 12,501,000 ordinary shares (9.55%).

Has completed the sale of the Wattle Point Wind Farm to a wholly owned subsidiary of the ANZ's Energy Infrastructure Trust, for $225 million.

LEAD miner Magellan Metals Pty Ltd last week announced its plan to remove the company's remaining 9,000 tonnes of lead concentrate from the Port of Esperance using one-tonne bags.

Medical technology developer Visiomed has reappointed its chief executive officer and executive director, Dr William Dolphin (pictured), for a further two-year period.

This advanced guide talks about the four capital gains tax (CGT) concessions available for small business and the basic conditions that must be satisfied for them to apply.

Tricom Equities Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 25,826,853 ordinary shares (5.22%).

Fraters Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 4,516,973 ordinary shares (7.72%) to 5,216,973 ordinary shares (8.92%).

Ridgefield Asset Capital Management LP, Titicus Overseas Partners Ltd changed its relevant interest from 8,218,111 ordinary shares (15.22%) to 10,273,111 ordinary shares (11.3%).

General Meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, 14 Mill Street, Perth, on Friday, 1 June 2007 commencing at 10.00am

THE founding directors of Kwinana engineering and fabrication company Ausclad Group of Companies Ltd have sold shares worth $S18.9 million ($A15.1 million).

Dr George Katchan has been appointed as exploration manager for Pegasus Metals Ltd, to manage the technical direction of the company and the planning and implementation of its exploration programs.

Louise Edwards, professor of China studies at the University of Technology in Sydney; Kam Louie, dean of arts at the University of Hong Kong; and David Walker, professor of Australian studies at Deak

Sprott Asset Management Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,659,600 ordinary shares (6.2%).

Invesco Australia Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 11,119,311 ordinary shares (9.12%) to 9,576,227 ordinary shares (7.24%).

Has entered into a Letter of Intent to aquire Tri-Surv Pty Ltd. Neptune proposes to pay $16.7m upfront, 70% cash and 30% NMS shares.

SALES of new homes in WA fell to 1,272 in March, down 12.7 per cent from the February rate and down 18.3 per cent from the 2006 March quarterly rate, according to a survey by the Housing Industry Asso

THE East Perth Redevelopment Authority has put the last single residential lot in its Russell Square precinct in Northbridge up for sale, along with its last vacant lot in Lindsay Street.

I'D rather have no advice than bad advice. I can't help it. I read some bad sales advice today and gotta say something.

McNeil Nominees Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Weiss Capital LLC increased its relevant interest from 28,761,676 ordinary shares (12.52%) to 30,921,024 ordinary shares (13.66%).

Invesco Australia Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 11,360,490 ordinary shares (8.112%) to 9,264,511 ordinary shares (6.6%).

General Meeting will be held at The Parmelia Hilton Hotel, 14 Mill Street, Perth, on Friday, 30 May 2007 commencing at 9.00am

HEALTH Department budget strategy director Wayne Salvage has been appointed as acting director-general of the new Department for Communities, due to come into existence on July 1.

Jeff Knuckley has been appointed as vice-president human resources for Anvil Mining Ltd.

Director of Public Prosecutions - Westralia Square, Level 17 & 18, 141 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth - alterations - make good end of lease - Interior Building Solutions Pty Ltd - $576,235.00

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,556,744 ordinary shares (5.05%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 49,708,458 ordinary shares (25.18%) to 67,971,167 ordinary shares (34.43%).

Advise that a total of 15,965,000 ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 10 May 2007, being 18 months from the listing date.