Staff Reporters

22 Mar 2005

Universal strikes late alliance with Xstrata

WESTERN Australian copper group Universal Resources will receive a $6.6 million funding injection from Xstrata Copper in an agreement that places it in a better position to defend a takeover attempt b

22 Mar 2005

April 22 - Echelon Resources

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

22 Mar 2005

Ord River Resources Ltd - 8-Mar-05

Mandolin Pty Ltd became a Substantial Shareholder with a Relevant Interest of 30,250,000 ordinary shares (25.8%).

22 Mar 2005

Portman Ltd - 17-Mar-05

Cleveland Cliffs Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,965,719 ordinary shares (5.6723%) to 20,420,325 ordinary shares (11.6229%).

22 Mar 2005

Nustar Mining Corporation Ltd - 14-Mar-05

Strata Mining Corporation Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 192,100,684 ordinary shares (19.4%) to 176,903,588 ordinary shares (17.9%).

22 Mar 2005

Millepede International Ltd - 16-Mar-05

US Subsidiary, Millepede (USA) Inc has completed the first stage of its development program with US retail giant RadioShack, resulting in unexpected online sales to RadioShack, in addition to the anti

22 Mar 2005

Non-Profit News Service No. 0088 - Legislation passed: copyright collecting societies and government special schools

Mar 2005. Tax Laws Amendment (2004 Measures No. 6) Bill 2004 was passed by the Senate on 7 March 2005.

Opinion 22 Mar 2005

Clarification - ‘Alcock nurtures building sector’s next generation’

Last week in the story ‘Alcock nurtures building sector's next generation' WA Business News incorrectly stated that Dale Alcock was the chairman of the Building and Construction I

22 Mar 2005

Perron is Volunteering’s new patron

Volunteering Western Australia has announced Stan Perron as its new patron.

22 Mar 2005

Paydirt’s Gold Conference, April 7 to 8

Michelago managing director Peter Secker, Minotaur Resources managing director Derek Carter, Adelaide Resources executive chairman Keith Yates, Pan Australian Resources managing director Gary Stafford

22 Mar 2005

11-Mar-05 - Equinox Minerals Ltd

AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

22 Mar 2005

AXG Mining Ltd - 21-Feb-05

Tribune Resources NL increased its substantial shareholding from 2,499,000 ordinary shares (6.21%) to 3,499,000 ordinary shares (8.69%).

22 Mar 2005

Technology Investment Fund - 9-Mar-05

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 8,533,174 ordinary shares (11.461%) to 9,317,597 ordinary shares (12.5148%).

22 Mar 2005

Bounty Oil & Gas NL - 14-Mar-05

Agreement has been reached with Coogee Resources (Ashmore Cartier) Pty Ltd, which gives Coogee the right to earn a 20% interest in exploration permit AC/P 32 by funding 27.5% of the upcoming Magnolia

22 Mar 2005

Tasman Resources NL

Meeting will be held at Level 40, 2 The Esplanade, Perth on Tuesday 19 April 2005, at 10.00am

22 Mar 2005

First Australian Resources - 11-Mar-05

Has reached in-principle agreement with Hartleys Ltd to raise approximately $1.29 million through the placement of 15,200,000 shares at 8.5 cents per share

22 Mar 2005

Perth man sentenced for market manipulation

Gavin Brown, a former director of Astron Limited, has been sentenced in the Perth District Court on four charges of market manipulation, laid by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

22 Mar 2005

Melsom Robson in Sydney partnership

PERTH insolvency firm Melsom Robson has joined the Sydney-based Jones Condon group and in future will trade under that name.

22 Mar 2005

Change of address

Monarch Resources Limited have changed their registered office and principal place of business to: 28 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth WA 6005

22 Mar 2005

March 31 - ABRA Mining Limited

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

22 Mar 2005

Cedar Woods Properties Ltd - 9-Mar-05

Australia Executor Trustees became a Substantial Shareholder with a Relevant Interest of 6,184,591 ordinary shares (11.61%).

22 Mar 2005

Portman Ltd - 15-Mar-05

Cleveland Cliffs increased its relevant interest from 8,115,800 ordinary shares (4.62%) to 9,065,315 ordinary shares (5.1598%).

22 Mar 2005

Greater Pacific Gold Ltd - 9-Mar-05

Intermin Resources Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 78,774,822 ordinary shares (24.79%) to 18,361,496 ordinary shares (5.73%).

22 Mar 2005

Style Plantation Ltd - 16-Mar-05

Is to sell the retail franchise business in Australia and New Zealand to Style Plantation Independent Buying Group Pty Ltd (SPIBG).

22 Mar 2005

ASIC and Colonial Mutual work to resolve unit pricing concerns

THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accepted an enforceable undertaking from the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society regarding irregularities with unit-linked investment option

22 Mar 2005

Rising Stars an opportunity to benchmark against peers

In the world of private companies it is often hard to get recognition for achievements – especially high growth in competitive fields.

22 Mar 2005

Williams takes over at Ausminex

Peter Williams has been appointed as managing director of Austiminex succeeding Kate Hobbs.

22 Mar 2005

WAFarmers Annual Conference, March 29 to 31

Meat & Livestock Australia live exports general manager Mike Hayward, Australian Wool Innovation animal health & welfare project manager Scott Williams, ABARE commodity forecaster Vince O'Donnell and

22 Mar 2005

9-Mar-05 - Broadtel Communications

Mark Pallister ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

22 Mar 2005

Agincourt Resources Ltd - 8-Mar-05

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 6,287,647 ordinary shares (9.0%) to 8,207,647 ordinary shares (11.66%).

22 Mar 2005

Technology Investment Fund - 9-Mar-05

Queste Communications Ltd increased its relevant interest from 8,533,174 ordinary shares (11.461%) to 9,317,597 ordinary shares (12.5148%).

News 22 Mar 2005

Regenera Ltd - 11-Mar-05

7,244,239 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 31 March 2005.

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