Staff Reporters

WEST Perth-based Midwest Corporation Ltd's efforts to transfer its haulage operations from road to rail by the end of September has hit another snag, with an Environmental Protection Authority assessm

Stephanie Whitehand has been appointed pome fruit industry development officer with the WA Fruit Growers' Association.

The International Quality & Productivity Centre (IQPC) is hosting a two-day conference on mining project planning and evaluation, May 30 and 31 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australian (CCI) with the suppo

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 33,688,015 ordinary shares (8.14%).

Tamaya Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 81,759,095 ordinary shares (66.93%) to 83,669,245 ordinary shares (68.5%).

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates changed its relevant interest from 27,257,710 ordinary shares (7.27%) to 29,231,610 ordinary shares (5.83%).

Announce a share placement of 20 million ordinary shares at 10.5 cents each to raise $2.1 million before expenses. The placement which is made to clients of Southern Cross Equities Limited.

IRON ore developer Fortescue Metals Group Ltd company chairman Gordon Toll has stepped down from his position on the board, citing his move to the UK and increased involvement in a number of internati

THE Federal Court has ordered the winding up of the Lake Coogee Estate managed investment scheme following an investigation by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy is a not-for-profit organisation that is one of the leading disability service providers in Western Australia.

Mark Pallister ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Oceanic Asset Management Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 38,070,465 ordinary shares (7.61%) to 42,178,685 ordinary shares (8.4%).

Oceanic Asset Management Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 7,463,000 ordinary shares (19.2%) to 3,800,000 ordinary shares (8.65%).

Xstrata plc increasing the consideration payable under the Offer from C$18.50 to C$25.00 in cash per LionOre share.

General Meeting will be held at Ascot Quays Hotel, 150 Great Eastern Highway, Ascot, on Jone 15, 2007 at 11.00am.

SHARES in Subiaco-based Niagara Mining Ltd have steadied around $1.45 each this week after a surge last week, which prompted an Australian Stock Exchange share price query.

Matthew Battrick has been appointed as general manager of Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL, having previously held the position of exploration manager with the company for two and a half years.

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ING Australia Holdings Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,632,858 ordinary shares (5.07%).

Tamaya Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 78,953,020 ordinary shares (64.64%) to 80,173,265 ordinary shares (65.64%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia changed its relevant interest from 6,403,820 ordinary shares (7.52%) to 7,901,828 ordinary shares (6.47%).

Advise that they have resolved to make a placement of up to 27,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 2 cents per share to raise $550,000.

PERTH-BASED land developer Peet Ltd managing director and chief executive officer, Warwick Hemsley, has announced he will retire from the role, to be replaced by the company's operating officer, Brend

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Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,366,759 ordinary shares (5.03%).

Mark Christopher Jobling increased its relevant interest from 6,271,000 ordinary shares (7.9%) to 6,796,000 ordinary shares (8.5%).

Has received a confidential approach from a party with assets of approx $2billion which could lead to an offer or a proposal being put to Ausdrill shareholders, for all the shares in Ausdrill.

General Meeting will be held at The Western Australian Club, 101 St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Friday, June 20 at 10.00am.

THE government's big "Change of Scene" advertising campaign touts a new wining and dining era in WA, one where our liquor licensing laws better suit our lifestyle.