Staff Reporters

Cleveland Cliffs Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 128,546,631 ordinary shares (73.1661%) to 138,177,189 ordinary shares (79.21%).

Has entered an agreement with Eastern Star Gas Ltd to farm out a 60% interest in the recently renewed Gunnedah Basin Petroleum Exploration Licence.

Has signed and executed the "Mt Windarra Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement" with WMC Resources, who have paid the $1.5M deposit.

This section covers your obligations and record keeping requirements for fuel ethanol. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/55231.htm Published: April 4 2005

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is holding a seminar covering the changes that have taken place in the last tax year, on Friday April 22 at the City West Function Centre.

The State Government has announced the establishment of a Major Governments Projects Taskforce, which is viewed as a major step in achieving a co-ordinated approach to the revital

Recently-listed ZBB Energy Corporation has appointed Trevor Flugge as a non-executive director.

Downings Legal has been established in Perth for more than 100 years. It is currently ranked 13th in the WA Business News Book of Lists list of law firms.

Proposed code: ECH Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Gold and base metals exploration.

Credit Suisse First Boston Australia Holdings Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,374,772 ordinary shares (6.26%).

Intercorp Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,629,090 ordinary shares (8.9%) to 4,778,390 ordinary shares (11.7%).

Trans Global Trust increased its relevant interest from 7,842,927 ordinary shares (16.35%) to 8,992,927 ordinary shares (17.89%).

Has finalised a farm in and joint venture agreement with Great Gold Mines NL to explore for base metals (excluding nickel and cobalt) and rare metals including tantalum/niobium on the Erayinia Project

Has executed a formal agreement with Teck Cominco Australia Pty Ltd ("Teck Cominco") whereby (i) Teck Cominco will subscribe for $300,000 worth of Avoca shares at a price of 31 cents.

Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance chief executive officer Joan Fitzpatrick, Bateman Chapman (Australia) managing director Bill Green, Commercial QBE Insurance (Australia) g

PREMIER Geoff Gallop renewed calls for an investigation into a transcontinental natural gas pipeline in an address to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association conference, which

REB Design has appointed Pete McDonald to the position of art director.

You’re at a big networking event. Hundreds of people, hundreds of prospects. You’re armed with business cards, incredible product knowledge and, if you must say so yourself, looking sharp.

Lonmin Australia Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Queste Communications Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,159,668 ordinary shares (6.447%).

Cleveland Cliffs Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 124,824,019 ordinary shares (71.34%) to 125,448,399 ordinary shares (71.4004%).

Has secured patent protection in China until 2020.

Response to ASX Query.

To report fuel ethanol delivered for home consumption. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/55169.htm Published: April 4 2005

Israel Trade Commissioner Nili Shalev to speak at the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce Innovation Series 2005 Major Business Lunch, May 5 at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

Vasse Newtown has broken its own sales record with 145 lots selling in seven and a half hours, and more than 100 people camping overnight to secure their blocks, according to orga

Winston Tran has been appointed as valuations manager at Agnello Property Valuations. Mr Tran has valuation experience in both Perth and NSW.

SURFWEAR retailer Optima expects strong US summer sales after securing distribution through the Jacks US retail group.

Code: AII Issue price: $0.25 Principal activities: Base metal explorer.

Billiva Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,489,969 ordinary shares (5.58%).

AMP Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,009,800 ordinary shares (5.13%).

CVC Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,271,915 ordinary shares (13.65%) to 15,745,019 ordinary shares (16.76%).