Staff Reporters

Federal Member for Fremantle and President of the Australian Labor Party the Honourable Dr Carmen Lawrence MP, July 14 to speak at a Committee for Economic Development luncheon.

Michael Schwikkard and Alex Lustig have been made partners of law firm Jackson McDonald.

Shane Isaacs has joined Burgess Rawson as a sales negotiator, investment sales.

Proposed code: AXCIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold explorer

Acorn Capital Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,491,471 ordinary shares (5.36%).

      Has signed a joint venture agreement with Gindalbie Gold to  explore the Anketell project in the Telfer gold-copper district.

          Has been awarded a contract to distribute wines in the US for Cheviot Bridge Pty Ltd.

These guidelines explain when the Commissioner will cancel an entity's GST registration retrospectively.

Western Australian grain handler Cooperative Bulk Handling has given the final go ahead for a $100 million dollar upgrade to the Albany port terminal.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a seminar titled Building a Better Future: Universities Powering into the 21st Century on July 28 at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

Golden Valley Mines has appointed Blair Sergeant as non-executive director of the company. Mr Sergeant replaces Simon Farrell who has been re-located to South Africa.

Proposed code: AXOIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold exploration

MMC Contrarian Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wolf Gerhard Martinick increased his relevant interest from 9,519,373 ordinary shares (15.33%) to 10,824,757 ordinary shares (17.43%).

9,838,710 fully paid ordinary shares are due to be released from holding lock on July 16.

Consultancy Services – WA Bush Fire Threat AnalysisChris Muller            $159,500

The return of high nickel prices – US$15,095 per tonne at close on Tuesday 13 July – is coinciding with big and small miners lining up to commission projects in WA and around the

State Opposition leader Colin Barnett has committed a future Coalition Government to funding support for the Clontarf football academy.

Cumberland Consulting has appointed Clair Heath as senior consultant and Bruce Ross-Adams as principal consultant.

Synergy Metals Ltd has appointed Michael Sadler as a director, Warren Steward has resigned as director.

Proposed code: STXIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Oil and gas exploration.

Miningnut Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,030,000 ordinary shares (5.08%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 22,813,371 ordinary shares (9.8%) to 20,186,758 ordinary shares (8.67%.).

Wolf Gerhard Martinick increased his relevant interest from 9,519,373 ordinary shares (15.33%) to 10,824,757 ordinary shares (17.43%).

Broadcast sent to tax practitioners on July 1 to inform of the small business debt assistance initiative.

Buoyant trading volumes and increased capital raising activity have boosted the returns of listed stockbroking firms.

The Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold The Middle East – Unlocking the Potential for the Small to Medium Enterprises, a seminar on July 22 at the Novotel La

Ted Van Arkel has resigned as managing director of Foodland Associated Limited's New Zealand division, Progressive Enterprises.