Staff Reporters

GINDALBIE Metals Ltd has deferred the expected completion of the bankable feasibility study for its Karara iron ore project by six months to August 2007 but is still aiming to commence production by l

HBF has announced new additions to its financial services team, to be led by manager financial solutions Cliff Slodecki, who has previously held managerial roles with ANZ Bank.

Gwynne Park & Kenwick education support centres - student services upgrades: Urban Building Company - $358,400

Chad Miskiewicz: Head chef, Globe Restaurant Favourite part of your job?

M Ivey Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 4,440,000 ordinary shares (11.5%) to 4,816,453 ordinary shares (12.56%).

RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 11,927,138 ordinary shares (11.74%) to 10,605,338 ordinary shares (9.51%).

An unconditional contract has been confirmed for the supply of two 47.5 metre high speed aluminium passenger ferries for Hong Kong operator New World First Ferry Services Limited.

AMCOM has announced the resignation of its chief executive officer and managing director, Eddy Lee, to be replaced by chief operating officer, Clive Stein.

RAC Insurance has appointed Mike McCarthy to the position of chief executive officer.

Alcoa Inc. - Tata Sons Ltd chairman Ratan Tata has been appointed as a director. Biometrics Ltd - David Franks has been appointed as company secretary.

Arodam Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 19,200,000 ordinary shares (12.03%).

Eley Griffiths Group increased its relevant interest from 5,842,923 ordinary shares (5.16%) to 7,034,670 ordinary shares (8.21%).

Advises that 124,775 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 5 March 2007.

Announce a Placement to sophisticated investors of up to a maximum of $4 million. The raising will be completed at $0.26 (26 cents) per share.

A PERTH mining developer who pegged a midnight stake on a billion dollar uranium site in the Northern Territory has lost the right to keep his claim.

Michelle Hole has been promoted to senior financial controller at ICT physical security company PC Locs, having been with the company for just over 18 months.

Supply of compressor, reciprocating, power driven air supply unit – 4: Knorr Bremse - $174,147.60

In the first of a series of interviews with the state's leading sporting coaches, John Worsfold provides an insight into some of the strategies he uses to drive the West Coast Eagles' success.

Walnut Street Capital Management LLC increased its relevant interest from 4,890,000 ordinary shares (5.81%) to 11,160,000 ordinary shares (6.61%).

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 80,797,648 ordinary shares (40.29%) to 77,500,662 ordinary shares (38.64%).

Announce that it has entered into a conditional agreement for the acquisition of Yeelirrie Minerals Pty Ltd, a uranium exploration company.

FREMANTLE-BASED marine services company Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd has reversed an earlier decision to merge with Dubai Ports World subsidiary P&O Maritime Services Pty Ltd.

NINE Network owner PBL Media Pty Ltd has agreed to buy its loss-making local affiliate, Channel Nine Perth, for $136.4 million.

After a long period with Deloitte, Luke Martino has resigned from the partnership in order to pursue private consulting and other business interests.

The Property Council is holdings its 2007 retail property conference, March 16 at the Hyatt Regency. The theme of this year's conference is ‘the evolution of retail.

Perth-based financial services group Home Building Society Ltd has announced a 43 per cent increase in half year net profit to 7.2 million, saying the company was on track for a strong full-year result.

Former BHP Billiton chief executive Brian Gilbertson has emerged at the head of a private equity consortium that has agreed to take a 60 per cent stake in Consolidated Minerals Ltd, with plans to expand nationally and overseas.

Tectonic Resources NL became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,000,000 ordinary shares (5.02%)

Barev Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 8,645,281 ordinary shares (13.47%) to 8,545,281 ordinary shares (12.53%) - Note declaration is very overdue.

The Company advises that 34,887,907 ordinary shares have been placed at an issue price of $0.043 per share, raising $1,500,000.

WESTERN Australia's current economic boom has had a major impact on the half-yearly results of companies in the mining and property industries.

MEDICAL entrepreneur Michael Boyd will acquire a controlling stake in Balcatta-based pharmaceutical wholesaler, Advance Healthcare Group, after Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company, PharmAust Ltd, wi