Staff Reporters

Extension of Kingsgate's unconditional offer to 16 June 2006

Finbar lead joint venture has entered into an option to purchase 59 Albany Highway, Victoria Park for $12,500,000.

Has completed the second and final stage of the excluded placement of 5 million shares at $1.15 per share to raise $5,750,000 .The excluded placement is to the Macquarie Bank and overseas investors.

SOFITEL Marara Bora will reopen on June 8 following a $US15 million renovation that included 13 new over-water bungalows, a new spa and horizon pool, a new bar for the beach and pool area and an ultra

EVERY personal computer in your office has information on its hard drive that could be damaging if it falls into the wrong hands.

Proposed code: GLA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel, gold and uranium explorer, Corporate: John Palermo (director), Mark O' Malley (director), John Hills (director), Douglas Cunningha

WA chapter councillors: Wayne Osborn, Rodger McArthur, Denis Horgan, Richard Goyder, Dr David Smith, Adrian Fini, Peter Laurance AO, Dr Michael Stanford, Russell Gibbs, Lloyd Smith.

Robyn Henderson, global networking specialist and author of six books on the issue (including Networking for $uccess), to speak at an UDIA event titled ‘How to Master Networking', June 23 at the Bursw

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

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.

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%)

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

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%)