Staff Reporters

Pallister Family Trustdecreased its relevant interest from 27,125,306 ordinary shares (13.8%) to 22,625,306 ordinary shares (10.6%).

Credit Suisse First Boston Australiachanged its relevant interest from 32,119,239 ordinary shares (17.4%) to 32,119,239 ordinary shares (8.6%).

Offer extended to 22 February 2005

Announced completion of an agreement with MCI (NASDAQ:MCIP) to acquire the residential Internet access business of OzEmail, in a transaction valued at $110 million (AUD).

Announce its intention to make a takeover bid for Sylvatech Limited and at the same time acquire certain assets from Environinvest Limited

450,000 ordinary fully paid shares were released from escrow on February 18

6,000,000 fully paid  ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 25 February 2005.

1,023,257 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from volantary escrow between February 25 and March 2

Announce the establishment of a new  iron ore joint venture with a subsidiary of AMCI Holdings Australia Pty Ltd to explore for iron ore in the Hamersley region of Western Australia.