Staff Reporters

James Scovell has been appointed a partner of Lavan Legal's commercial advice and litigation group, having joined the company (then Phillips Fox) in 2001.

Level 8, 190 St Georges Terrace, PERTH, WA 6000; Ph: (08) 9322 3024, Fax: (08) 9322 3163

Shares in iron ore minnows Cazaly Resources Ltd and Echelon Resources Ltd had a bumper day on the ASX, gaining 31 per cent and almost 26 per cent respectively.

Macquarie Bank Ltd changed its relevant interest from 13,400,000 ordinary shares (8.97%) to 13,400,000 ordinary shares (7.86%).

Frank Brewer increased its relevant interest from 41,021,288 ordinary shares (6.29%) to 49,641,978 ordinary shares (6.76%).

Advises that on 5 January 2007, 350,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

Announced the completion of the sale of certain non-strategic Australian exploration assets to Kagara Zinc Ltd for a total cash consideration of A$25 million (US$19 million).

Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at the Company's office at the Second Floor, 231 Ad elaide Terrace, Perth, at 10 am on Wednesday 17th January 2007

General Meeting will be held at The Emerald Hotel, 24 Mount Street, Perth, on Wednesday, 31 January 2007 commencing at 9.00 am

WITH last year's Beaconsfield mine disaster a reminder of the potential perils of the industry, Coolgardie is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its own tale of heroism.

YEARS ago, I asked the top marketing mind in the country, Regis McKenna, (the marketing genius behind Intel, Genentech, and Apple Computer) what the most fundamental key to effective marketing was.

Westcare Incorporated has appointed John McFee as manager of its safety, box, packaging and foodpak divisions based at Bassendean.

Martin Green, federation fellow and scientia professor at University of New South Wales to speak at the World Renewable Energy Congress, organised by Murdoch University's Environmental Technology Cent

Jindalee Resources Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Advise that on 20 January 2007, 39,937,500 fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

Has entered into an agreement with Straits Resources Limited to sell its stockpiled copper oxide ore from the Company's West Whundo Copper Project.

Announces that it has raised £8.3 million (US$16.25 million).

General Meeting will be held at Level 20, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, on January 18 at 4.00pm.

ALINTA chief executive Bob Browning and chairman John Poynton last week yielded to public criticism of their involvement in a proposed management buyout of the energy utility by resigning from their r

CONSTRUCTION and property development company, Doric, has formed a long-term alliance with management consultancy firm, Projenco, in a bid to increase Doric's revenue by $50 million a year.

ASX code: APB, Issue price: $0.25, First days close: $0.265, Principal activities: pearling, Corporate: Andrew Forrest (chairman), Andrew M R Hewitt (CEO), Jeffery A S Mews (director), Christopher J

Level 2, 45 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS, WA 6009; PO Box 3144, BROADWAY NEDLANDS, WA 6009; Ph: (08) 9481 8287, Fax: (08) 9322 8248

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates increased its relevant interest from 7,451,044 ordinary shares (5.38%) to 9,365,605 ordinary shares (6.76%).

Joseph Michael Anthony Nardizzi became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 44,796,040 ordinary shares (5.81%).

Met and discussed the offer received from Yarraman Winery Inc. dated and announced 21 December 2006 and is to consider.

The company signed a letter of intent to acquire Link Weld Engineering (Link Weld), a Perth based specialist engineering firm servicing the oil & gas and energy sectors in Western Australia.

Has completed the placement of 10,000,000 Ordinary Fully Paid Shares to raise $2.5 million

General Meeting will be held at the Melbourne Hotel, 942 Hay Street Perth on 22 January 2007 at 9.00am

Drake Resources Ltd director Brett Fraser has increased his indirect interest in the company by acquiring 626,500 shares at a value of $128,432 in an off market trade.

This manufacturing business is involved in the processing and packaging of a variety of vegetables for the retail market. The business has been in operation since 1993.

Marcus Gracey has been appointed as ipernica's chief operating officer, having joined the company in July 2006 as corporate counsel.

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