Staff Reporters

The West Australian (Business section)BHP still holds the crownThe Australian mining giant is tipped as the top investment pick for 2007 by local brokers.

The team at WA Business News extends their best wishes to all our readers and hopes 2007 will be just as fruitful at the 1`2 months just gone past.

Federal Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran has granted an export permit to Co-operative Bulk Handling for the export of 500,000 tonnes of wheat to Indonesia, and to Wheat Australia, for 300,000 tonnes to Iraq.

Arredo Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,700,000 ordinary shares (6.12%).

Faustus Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 40,215,073 ordinary shares (17.78%) to 139,671,073 ordinary shares (30.66%).

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates decreased its relevant interest from 19,319,802 ordinary shares (7.8%) to 16,420,453 ordinary shares (6.63%).

Six month escrow period for 1,500,000 ordinary shares will expire on 3 January 2007

THERON Resources Ltd has appointed Ken Hellsten to the position of non-executive director.

Caravan products. Well established. Suit retiree travelling Australia. Big growth potential for profit of $300,000. Fully documented information memorandum. Phone: 9443 7171 Schultz Partners

Scotford & Fennessy – Executive Search and Consulting has recently appointed Tara Comerford to the position of maintenance engineering recruitment consultant.

A list of key dates for tax agents for the period January – March 2007. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/81708.htm Published: December 6 2006

FANS of the popular Subiaco restaurant Yahachi, which was forced to close due to redevelopment of The Colonnade, will be able to experience a similar Japanese experience whe

FMR Corp and FIL ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CIM Special Situations Fund Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,900,000 ordinary shares (5.99%) to 7,100,000 ordinary shares (6.17%).

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 23,903,606 ordinary shares (11.95%) to 26,873,836 ordinary shares (13.44%).

Gallagher Holdings Ltd changed its relevant interest from 109,730,811 ordinary shares (18.09%) to 109,730,811 ordinary shares (16.29%).

Has executed agreements with institutional and professional investors in relation to the placement of 14 million shares at 41 cents each to raise $5.74m before expenses.

LABOUR shortages, rising interest rates and higher labour and input costs have put the breaks on business confidence, with most businesses in Western Australia not expecting the current buoyant econom

ASX code: SRM, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: N/A, Principal activities: gold and copper exploration, Corporate: Ian Middlemas (non-executive chairman), David Cruse (executive director), Maxim

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ESTABLISHED in 1984, Edge Employment Solutions Inc is one of the largest, longest established and most successful employment agencies for people with disabilities in Australia.

Morgan Stanley & Co International Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,431,700 ordinary shares (5.06%).

Thorney Investments Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,520,920 ordinary shares (5.49%) to 10,520,920 ordinary shares (8.13%).

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,735,060 ordinary shares (6.89%) to 12,433,583 ordinary shares (7.98%).

Advises that on 24 December 2006, 22,525,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

AZTEC Resources Ltd has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors, following the board's recommended acceptance of the Mt Gibson takeover bid.

185 powered sites, seven hectares (17.5 acres), 4x2 home, nine chalets, on the beach, room to improve, new 21-year shire ground lease (lessee owns development, rent only $30,000pa).

The WA branch of the Australian Tourism Export Council has elected Stephanie Lang as chairman.

Nov 2006. The Tax Office is appealing the charity decision in the case of Word Investments Ltd. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/81517.htm Published: December 7 2006

Dundee Corporation ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Confluence Asset Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,727,079 ordinary shares (7.2%).

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd increased its relevant interest from 11,636,705 ordinary shares (5.8%) to 16,769,961 ordinary shares (8.4%).