Staff Reporters

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,636,705 ordinary shares (5.8%).

Anglo Pacific Group plc increased its relevant interest from 5,423,814 ordinary shares (16.95%) to 5,801,814 ordinary shares (18.13%).

Advise that 7,353,915 Ordinary Fully Paid shares will be released from escrow on 20 December 2006.

The Australian share market has opened higher following a positive lead from Wall Street, with the S&P/ASX200 index reaching a new record intraday high of 5,502.30 at 1034 AEDT, breaking the previous peak set on November 7 of 5,496.30.

Western Australia's owner-occupier market remains has slowed substantially in the past two months with the number of housing finance commitments dropping again in October, though the dollar valued rose slightly.

Oil and gas producer Woodside Petroleum Ltd said its board has approved up to $1.4 billion in funding commitments to be used to develop the Pluto liquefied natural gas project.

Western Australia's workforce has equalled its record best unemployment figures at just 3.1 per cent in November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Bank of Queensland Ltd said the growth outlook for this year looks strong with the bank's WA-based owner-managed franchises continuing to write profitable business.

An attempt by Western Australia's Co-operative Bulk Handling to secure wheat export rights has met with opposition from WA Nationals, as parliament votes today to transfer veto rights from embattled exporter AWB.

Shares and options in Perth-based gold explorer Eagle Eye Metals Ltd have debuted at a 45 per cent premium, closing at 22.5 cents and 6.5c respectively, after shares hit 23 cents on its first day of ASX trading.

Synergy Gold Incorporated ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Deutsche Bank AG became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 40,268,176 ordinary shares (5.54%).

Anglo Pacific Group plc increased its relevant interest from 5,078,665 ordinary shares (15.87%) to 5,423,814 ordinary shares (16.95%).

AMP Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 13,940,724 ordinary shares (8.17%) to 11,631,079 ordinary shares (6.80%).

Confirms it has agreed to a placement to exempt investors of 27.9m ordinary shares at 13.5 cents each to raise A$3.77m.

THE days when our city was considered a relatively inexpensive place to live are fading fast, with Perth's consumer price index reaching a 4.8 per cent year on year growth to the September quarter, se

Great retail business in prime location under 1,800 square metres. Turnover $2 million plus and history of profit. Interesting products to retail. Figures increase every year.

Proposed code: GRB, Issue price: $0.40, Principal activities: brewing, Corporate: Michael Perrott (director), Peter Nolin (director), Bill Hoedemaker (director), Paul McKenzie (director), John Hoedema

The RAC has appointed Carolyn Hall to the position of senior brand and communications manager.

Central Law Courts - part office fit out Level 15 to provide two new offices - Project One: $180,202.00

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Matthew Wood became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,300,001 ordinary shares (12.65%).

Lim Asia Arbitrage Fund Inc changed its relevant interest from 14,900,000 ordinary shares (14.83%) to 14,900,000 ordinary shares (13.55%).

Has entered into a binding Letter of Intent with Barrick Gold of Australia Ltd for a farm-in relating to the Oodnadatta Project in South Australia

Annual General Meeting will be held at 8 th Floor, Australian Stock Exchange Building, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, Western Australia at 10.30am (WST) on 27 November 2006.

WESTERN Australia's international trade surplus improved to $9.8 billion in the September quarter 2006, up 34.4 per cent on the same period a year earlier, according to the Department of Treasury and

Proposed code: LTR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: base metals explorer, Corporate: Timothy R B Goyder (non-executive chairman), Andrew R Bantock (managing director), John R McIntyre (expl

Proposed code: CGR, Issue price: $1.90, Principal activities: oil and gas production, development and exploration, Corporate: Gordon Martin (non-executive director & chairman), John Akehurst (non-exec

Proposed code: OZB, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: microbrewing, Corporate: Terry Creasey (non-executive chairman), Trevor Pugh (managing director), David Ah Chee (non-executive director),

Credit Suisse Holdings Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,453,671 ordinary shares (6.87%).

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd increased its relevant interest from 611,666,518 ordinary shares (54.07%) to 626,327,371 ordinary shares (56.36%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 56,548,357 ordinary shares (14.64%) to 53,177,559 ordinary shares (13.55%).