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Has signed a letter of agreement for the establishment of a joint venture in which Zinifex Australia Limited (Zinifex) may spend $8.5 Million to explore for and develop Lead / Zinc / Silver within Tra

General Meeting will be held at The Western Australian Club, at 10.00 am on 21 March 2007.

CANADA-BASED nickel miner, LionOre Mining International Ltd, will delist from the Australian Stock Exchange in June this year, after a steady decrease in the number of LionOre shares on its Australian

Alison Salmond, formerly executive director of Variety WA, has been appointed executive officer of Ronald McDonald House WA.

Westralia Square, 141 St Georges Terrace, Perth - demolition works - Level 8 & parts Level 2 & Level 9: Oaklane Projects - $172,870.50

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.

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,128,206 ordinary shares (5.03%).

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 77,154,741 ordinary shares (38.47%) to 80,797,648 ordinary shares (40.29%).

Western Australia Supreme Courtcommenced in 2000 against St Barbara Limited proceedings by Westgold Resources NL have been settled

General Meeting will be held at Main Function Room, The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on Thursday March 15 at 10.00am

THE City of Perth is offering grants of up to $30,000 to heritage property owners to undertake conservation or access works.

168 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS, WA 6009; Ph: (08) 9481 2590, Fax: (08) 9481 2592

In recognition of International Women’s Day, LunchBox Lunchlist is hosting a women’s expo, March 8 at the Hyatt Regency.

Title: Executive directorBusiness: Technology companyTotal employees: 350

Title: General managerBusiness: Non-campaign advertising specialistTotal employees: 30

Title: CEO 

BUSINESS AND TRADE

James Douglas Packer increased its relevant interest from 90,010,600 ordinary shares (9.1%) to 167,948,510 ordinary shares (13.6%).

Adrian Neil Larking changed its relevant interest from 7,531,250 ordinary shares (12.73%) to 9,500,000 ordinary shares (6.43%).

Advise it has reached agreement with a number of institutional and sophisticated investors for a placement of 2,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of 25c per share.

WESTERN Australian-based iron ore supplier Portman Ltd has appointed Duncan Price as chief operating officer. Mr Price resigned as project studies director of Sinosteel Midwest Management.

ASX code: WRK, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: $0.20, Principal activities: copper, gold, nickel, zinc and uranium exploration, Corporate: Jack Griffin (non-executive chairman), Bruce McQuitty

Broadcast sent on December 6 2006 to advise tax agents that we have started to amend the 2006 tax returns of eligible taxpayers who did not claim the 30% child care tax rebate.

Title: Founder, managing director and major shareholderBusiness: Regional bus and coach operator

Title: Dealer principal/directorBusiness: Ford and Mitsubishi motor vehicle retail franchises

Title: Chief executive officerBusiness: Imaging services to regional areasTotal employees: 95

Title: Publisher 

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 46,730,300 ordinary shares (5.23%).

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 74,828,868 ordinary shares (37.42%) to 77,154,741 ordinary shares (38.47%).

Advises that a total of 2,200,000 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares will be released from voluntary escrow on Friday 2 March 2007.

General Meeting will be held at 30 Charles Street, South Perth, on Wednesday 14 March 2007 commencing at 10.00am