Edited announcement

The Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls has accused the Carpenter Government of filling its coffers with north west royalties yet washing its hands of the chronic doctor shortage in the region.

The Western Australian economy received another shot in the arm with the release of Australian Bureau of Statistics property statistics.

Western Australian IT company ComputerCorp, has been sold to a group of Sydney-based investors.

Cooper Energy Limited has announced a 73 per cent increase in interim net profit to $5.2 million (compared to a corresponding 2004 result of $3.0 million) reflecting a strong performance at its core Cooper Basin oil operations.

O'Connor-based manufacturer Joyce Corporation posted a net profit after tax of $3.3 million, up 171.6 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

Shares in East Perth-based portable accommodation builder Fleetwood Corporation Ltd dropped almost 1 per cent after the company recorded an 8 per cent fall in half year operating profit after tax.

Perth-based gold explorer Terrain Minerals has announced that the company's initial public offering of $5 million has closed oversubscribed.

Jolimont-based computer rentals and franchise operator Hire Intelligence International Ltd has posted a half year net profit after tax of $718,000, a 29 per cent increase on the previous corresponding period.

Leederville-based junior miner Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd has sold its 16 per cent stake in Canadian gold company NFX Gold Inc. for $4.1 million.

Alcoa World Alumina Australia, Argyle Diamond Mines, and Worsley Alumina participated in the 2006 BOC National Safety and Health Innovation Awards, announced in Perth last night.

Mandurah is to get a centre for excellence in hospitality and tourism training to meet the high demand for skilled workers in the region.

Four major Australian companies have put their hands up to build the proposed extension of Mitchell Freeway later this year.

Direct Marketing identity, Phil Hinton has been appointed CEO of prominent digital television and audio production company Editel as part of a deal to merge with his company Link Advantage.

Alinta Chairman Tony Howarth said today the Alinta Board recommends that its shareholders reject the takeover offer announced today by AGL.

Western Australian earth moving company Emeco has recorded a half year profit of $9.7 million, up from $5.1 million for the previous period.

A multi-million dollar development at the Mends Street Jetty in South Perth has been approved by the state government.

The $75 million final stage of the Roe Highway project has been completed, linking South Street to the Kwinana Freeway.

Details of a new study into the effectiveness of a surgical technique for women who have cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer) is one of nine cancer research projects to receive a total of $600,000 in funding.

All Western Australian industries and workers need to strengthen their commitment to occupational safety and health according to the state government.

Perth-based gold explorer Danae Resources NL has announced UK-based merger partner Greenwich Resources plc has undertaken an underwritten capital raising of £20 million (A$47.2 million).

Embattled iron ore developer Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has signed additional sales agreements of 6.4 million tonnes per annum with a further six Chinese steel mills.

Perth-based pharmaceutical group PharmAust Ltd has been granted a licence to manufacture medicinal products by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and aims to register and manufacture 50 low cost generic medicines by 2008.

Telco company CommodiTel Ltd is in the midst of a board restructure and has proposed a placement to raise $600,000 for working capital purposes.

West Perth-based Agincourt Resources Ltd has recorded a half year loss after tax of $1.9 million, compared to the previous corresponding period's $1.3 million profit.

Perth-based GRD Ltd has posted a net profit after tax of $2.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2005, up from a 2004 loss of $23.4 million.

Austrade has announced the opening of an export-facilitation office for Australian exporters in Phuket, Thailand.

West Perth-based Legend Mining Ltd has raised $11.12 million in new capital to fund exploration drilling programs at its Mt Gibson and Gidgee projects.

Strategies to make workplaces safer by managing risks will be promoted through the 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Conference, Delivering Outcomes: A Case for Safety.

Audiences and performers will be treated to better theatre facilities with the opening of Perth's newly refurbished Arts House (The Blue Room) in the Perth Cultural Centre.

AAPT has appointed Paul Hedges as the new regional manager for Western Australia and South Australia.

West Perth-based gold explorer Goldstar Resources NL has finalised its tranche two placement to raise $2.9 million, following on from its recently completed $5.1 million tranche one share placement.

Balcatta-based Moto Goldmines Ltd has entered into an agreement with a group of underwriters to issue 5.5 million common shares in Moto to raise CAD$42 million (A$50 million).