Staff Reporters

In preparation for the departure of managing director Mike Gurry at the end of this year, HBF has revised its management team.

Construction of swimming pools for Bidyadanga & Warmun Aboriginal communities - AVP Constructions: $5 million

Mount Gibson Iron Ltd increased its relevant interest from 477,807,615 ordinary shares (42.24%) to 571,494,506 ordinary shares (50.52%).

Queensland Investment Corporation changed its relevant interest from 13,099,090 ordinary shares (8.33%) to 13,099,090 ordinary shares (6.66%).

Advise an agreement has been reached to sell the Andorinhas Gold Project in Brazil to Troy Resources NL for US$9.14 million initially, with an additional payment of $US1.0 million which is due after c

FORMER Western Australian corruption fighter Moira Rayner was last week cleared of perverting the course of justice by informing a dying friend his phone was probably bugged by the CCC.

Major supermarkets five day; easy to learn; T/O $600,000 expanding fast; great start in the food industry. Owner will teach. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: CXG, Issue price: $1.00, Principal activities: interests in large diesel engines maintenance, service and parts supply.

Therapy Focus is a not-for-profit organisation that provides therapy and professional services in home, school and community settings to improve the quality of children’s lives and support children in

The resolute determination in 2001 to build a world-class office furniture manufacturing facility in Perth has brought freestanding office furniture manufacturer Designtec substantial growth in the marketplace.

AWB's former chairman Trevor Flugge, forever tainted as the gun-toting, bare chested face of the Iraq kickbacks scandal, stepped down as a director of Churchlands-based IBT Education Ltd today.

Australia has a 1-0 lead in the Ashes series after beating arch-rivals England by 277 runs in the first Test at the Gabba.

The Directors of GEM Consulting last night announced that Tony Howarth has accepted the position of co-Chairman of the firm's Advisory Board and that the ownership and control of the firm has returned to Australia with the acquisition by the Directors of

Despite lower sales volumes, an increase in listings and interest rates, Perth's housing boom just goes on and on. The latest figures show the benefits have shifted to areas like Stirling, Bayswater, Bassendean, Belmont, Canning and Fremantle.

The last in a series of native title claims dating back to 1994 concluded today when the Federal Court handed over 6,758 kmsq of land to the Miriuwung, Gajerrong and Kija people of the East Kimberley.

Deutsche Bank AG ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 12,221,721 ordinary shares (11.35%).

Shougang Holding (Hong Kong) Ltd increased its relevant interest from 48,373,197 ordinary shares (9.32%) to 68,127,843 ordinary shares (12.22%).

Has successfully raised $4.0 million through a placement of approximately 26.6 million shares at an issue price of $0.15 per share

Has entered into a binding heads of agreement to acquire all of the issued shares and options to subscribe for shares in Northern Resources Australia Pty Ltd

Has completed an $10.645 million capital raising and will list on London’s Alternative Investment Market

CAPE Lambert Iron Ore Ltd is reportedly in discussions with Indian corporate house Essar Group to build a pellet plant in Western Australia.

Established 1994 and provides care for 40 children between the ages of 0 and 6. Licenced places are for ten 0-2 year olds, ten 2-3 year olds and twenty 3-5 year olds.

Proposed code: BYR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Ron Norbert Gajewski (executive chairman), Bruce Stainforth (managing director), Nigel Munro Ferguson (non-e

Universal Resources Ltd has appointed Simon Michael as chief financial officer of the Universal group of companies.

SINCE 2000, IPA Personnel has established itself as a leading provider of customised recruitment and career management services.

S.J. Quinlivan Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,000,000 ordinary shares (5.024%).

Anthony Richard Martin became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,571,857 ordinary shares (8.84%).

JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased its relevant interest from 28,716,000 ordinary shares (8.32%) to 25,016,000 ordinary shares (7.25%).

Completes the farmout of EP104 and retention licence r1 and the application for production licence l98-1, Onshore Canning Basin, Western Australia

Cambrian Mining Plc has entered into an agreement to sell its 19.9% shareholding in Mount Gibson at 90c a share

Annual General Meeting will be held in The Boardroom, Abbott’s Pty Ltd, 813 Wellington Street, West Perth, Western Australia at 4:00 pm (Perth time) on Friday, 15 December 2006