Staff Reporters

IN an article in WA Business News February 16) titled ‘Reforms for mining industry', it was incorrectly reported that Alison Cohen was the chief executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Industry.

Three nights' accommodation in a villa, full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, bottle of Bollinger on arrival, spa voucher to the value of $120, return launch transfers from Dunk Island from $2,346 (

Specialised product – export 60%. Owner retiring. Excellent team of 4 staff. Growing without marketing. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: PRZ, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold, copper, nickel and uranium exploration.

John and Elizabeth Brooke McIntyre became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,000,000 ordinary shares (11.76%)

Renaissance Capital Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 48,058,069 ordinary shares (27.2%) to 51,437,356 ordinary shares (25.6%)

Oilex and two significant Indian oil and gas sector companies executed Farm-in and Joint Operating Agreements over Great Artesian Oil & Gas Ltd's EPP 27 permit in the Otway Basin.

Placed 3 million fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company at 10 cents per share together with one free attached option to clients of Cunningham Securities Ltd

Several appointments have been made as part of the international expansion of Gerard Daniels.

DEPUTY prime minister and heir apparent to the Labor leadership, Kim Beazley, is in danger of losing his seat of Brand following the Democrats' decision this week to direct their preferences to the li

AUSTRALIAN and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) has appointed Professor Alan Brown, Head of the School of Management at Edith Cowan University, as its president.

Malaysia Airlines has a special business class fare to European destinations of just $5,785 including taxes. Travel up to October 31 but must be booked by February 28. Travel agents.

CONSOLIDATED Minerals Ltd has appointed Rodney Baxter as managing director effective from July 1 2006.

ASX code: VMG, Issue price: $1.52, First day's close: $1.60, Principal activities: consulting engineering and contracting, Corporate: John Saleeba (non executive chairman), John Farrell (chief executi

Mathews Capital Partners ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Garry Robert Strong became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 1,723,946 ordinary shares (5.17%)

Redsummer Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 15,394,578 ordinary shares (20.30%) to 22,666,246 ordinary shares (12.86%)

Together with joint venture partner Genesee & Wyoming of the United States have agreed to sell the Australian Railroad Group to Babcock & Brown Ltd and Queensland Rail for $1.3B.

Explains the different types of reporting specifications designed to suit different types of investment bodies as well as the due date for lodgement, extensions of time to lodge and requirements for n

Licensed valuers and property consultants, Christie Whyte Moore, has appointed Jeremy McGrade as director and equity shareholder of the company.

IT is shaping up to be a particularly successful year for the Moore River region's olive producers, with estimates currently putting this year's harvest between 8,000 and 10,000 tonnes.

PEAK biotechnology industry body AusBiotech has appointed 2005 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Wood, as a director.

Seven nights travelling business class $5,776.

Established 50 years hiring equipment and marquees to customers for corporate events, expos, private functions etc. Substantial stock, plant and equipment included.

Proposed code: GHT, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: exploration for hot rock geothermal energy resources.

Power United Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 18,328,363 ordinary shares (7.35%)

M&G Investment Management Ltd increased its relevant interest from 20,992,245 ordinary shares (9.01%) to 22,442,245 ordinary shares (10.06)

Advises that 36,000,000 ordinary shares will be released from escrow arrangements on 23 February 2006.

Placed 10 million fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company to clients of Cunningham Securities Ltd at 8 cents per share.

Jennifer Lowe as been appointed as receiver and manager of Comdek Ltd. Ms Lowe comes to the company from Sheridan's Chartered Accountants.

WESTERN Australia's largest vehicle dealer, Automotive Holdings Group (AHG), is hoping to raise more than $100,000 for children and young adults with disabilities as part of the Rocky Bay corporate go

KMPG has appointed Peter Cully as associate director of its Audit and Risk Advisory Services Division.