Staff Reporters

Extension of Kingsgate’s unconditional offer to 16 June 2006

Hardman and its co-venturers have signed revised production sharing contracts for Areas A, B, C Block 2 and C Block 6 offshore Mauritania, operated by a subsidiary of Woodside Petroleum Ltd bringing t

THE Water Corporation has recruited experienced HBOS Australia executive Ross Hughes as its new chief financial officer.

THE Western Australian and Northern Territory governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to ensure better management of and co-operation in the pearling industry.

Proposed code: FLR, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: producer of olive oil, Corporate: Mark Hohnen (chairman), David Carr (managing director), Mervyn Lange (non-executive director), Craig Rea

Leading professional services player Deloitte has appointed Ross Jerrard as a partner to its assurance and advisory practice in Perth, as part of a growth period during which it has appointed 30 new p

As the end of the financial year approaches, the Tax Office today reminded people they should start thinking about preparing and lodging this year’s tax return.

Mathews Capital Partners - Sabre Fund became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 12,521,301 ordinary shares (5.61%)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,612,800 ordinary shares (5.56%)

Rochester No 39 Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,309,588 ordinary shares (17.339%) to 3,442,812 ordinary shares (18.027%)

Escrow restrictions in respect of 1,200,000 options expiring 30/06/2008 exercisable at $0.30 will cease on 24 June 2006

Has signed its first agreement for distribution of R-Salbutamol animal growth agents. The Agreement formalises the Heads of Agreement signed in December 2005

An Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held at the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club , Dalkeith at 10.00am on 6th July 2006

I WRITE in response to Wilson Tuckey’s letter of June 1. Solar (PV) and wind power are energy sources that are driven by nuclear energy already.

Specialises in turnkey design/construct projects in upgrading mineral processing plants. High reputation and proven profitability.

Proposed code: GEM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: diamond exploration, Corporate: Monty House (chairman); Les Field (technical director); Anthony Short (non-executive director); Peter Hwan

SEVEN Western Australian companies have been acknowledged for their role in developing an innovative and prosperous local food industry with the awarding of grants under the state government’s WA Food

Sewer & drainage works: Underground Services Australia Pty Ltd - $217,543.70

Felix Hill Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Suncorp Metway Investment Management became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,163,642 ordinary shares (5.25%)

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,733,000 ordinary shares (5.6%) to 5,173,297 ordinary shares (7.7%)

UBS Nominees Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 11,256,574 ordinary shares (7.12%) to 9,087,132 ordinary shares (5.75%)

Settlement for the acquisition of Cam Iron (SA) was finalised on 1 June 2006

PERTH developer Cedar Woods Properties Ltd has appointed Ronald Packer as an independent, non-executive director. Mr Packer is currently chairman of Terrace Properties and Investments Pty Ltd.

THE Stirlings Shopping Centre in Bunbury has been sold for $11.5 million in an off-market transaction to a syndicate of private local buyers, realising a yield of just 7.2 per cent.

Proposed code: SHA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, (08) 9225 5544, The company aims to raise $2.6 million

Tony Hume has been elected as state president of the Association of Development and Alumni Professionals in Education (ADAPE).

The Tax Office will continue to focus on capital gains tax this year and on people who don’t report capital gains from the sale or disposal of shares, property and other assets.

Seetoh Kwok Weng ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Finnish Industry Investment Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,700,000 ordinary shares (12.4%)

Anzon Australia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 18,088,319 ordinary shares (5.02%) to 27,391,753 ordinary shares (7.60%)

Shareholders of Intrepid Minerals Corporation met in Toronto and overwhelmingly voted in favour of the proposed merger with NuStar