Staff Reporters

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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THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Minister turns heat on EPA over delay

The West Australian.Page 1: The federal government has accused Kevin Rudd of endangering Australia's relationship with Japan over whales.

Perth Lord Mayor Dr Peter Nattrass has thrown his support behind Attorney General Jim McGinty's criticism of The West Australian and its editor, Paul Armstrong, saying the debate was about the standard of reporting in WA.

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Wesfarmers, Coles settle access dispute as sales figures slump

Revenue Minister Peter Dutton today announced a $1.5 million payout to members of the Strategic Capital Superannuation Fund, saying it was in the public interest to help out clients allegedly defrauded by its allegedly "inappropriate investments".

This week's WA Business News looks at the recent spate of mid-cap acquisitions and the impact of the boom in Broome, plus Business Class, Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Goyder lashes Coles on 'crazy' data move

FerrAus Ltd has appointed John Berry to the role of project director and principal representative of the company in WA.

Australia and France have signed a new tax treaty to replace the existing treaty.

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Anvil Mining Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 60,000,000 ordinary shares (12.91%).

Vernon Charles Wheatley changed its relevant interest from 54,376,322 ordinary shares (38.84%) to 61,276,322 ordinary shares (33.74%).

Has arranged a placement of 20 million Midwest shares at $1.46 per share to raise $29.2 million.

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on Thursday, 14 June 2007 at 3.00 pm

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Michelle Carr has been promoted to account director of market research and consulting firm Synovate.

Australia and France have signed a new tax treaty to replace the existing treaty.

Portfolio Partners Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.