Edited announcement

West Perth-based mining company Sphere Investments Ltd has made its debut on the Dubai International Financial Exchange, making it the first iron ore company to do so.

Perth-based Incremental Petroleum Ltd has secured a 31 per cent increase in oil sales revenue from its Selmo oilfield, the company announced today.

Fremantle-based Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd will sell its remaining two vessels for around $1 million, after completing negotiations to a contract basis with an overseas company.

West Perth-based mining company India Resources Ltd will commence copper production in the first quarter of 2008, with plant refurbishment at its Surda project continuing ahead of shcedule, the company has announced.

Germany-based on-line learning course provider oncampus GbmH will use HarvestRoad Ltd's Hive digital repository system for its distance education programs, the Perth-based company has announced.

Australia's corporate watchdog has announced increased key thresholds which require private companies to lodge financial accounts - raising the revenue and gross assets test by two and half times each.

Nedlands-based Dioro Exploration Ltd has signed an agreement with Companhia Vale Do Rio Doce subsidiary Rio Doce Australia Pty Ltd for the exploration of its Kunderong and Kennedy uranium projects, near Newman.

Perth-based Broad Construction Services will commence work on a new train station worth $9.2 million in Victoria Park next month, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan announced today.

Nedlands-based ABM Resources NL has advised its Melbourne-based Joint Venture partner Great Gold Mines NL it has secured 70 per cent interest in the Erayinia Joint Venture Project.

The part sale of Leederville-based Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd's namesake asset to Chinese investor Ding Liguo for around $250 million won shareholder approval today, clearing the last hurdle for the company restructure.

Subiaco-based Aurox Resources Ltd has announced the signing of a second 15-year sales agreement over its Balla Balla vanadium and hematite project, with private Chinese steel mill RockCheck Steel Group Company.

West Perth-based Legend Mining Ltd has signed a joint venture agreement with Sydney-based Gateway Mining Ltd, allowing it to explore a greater area around its wholly-owned nickel-copper-platinum group-rich Gum Creek project.

Henderson-based drill and blast company Brandrill Ltd will go on an acquisition drive, acquiring the exploration drilling arm of Kalgoorlie-based Strange Drilling and a stake in a haul truck lightweight tray business for $30 million.

Malaga-based window treatments company Kresta Holdings Ltd will expand its subsidiary, Curtain Wonderland, into Western Australia with a planned 10-store nationwide rollout over the next year, the company has announced.

Around 2,100 investors in the 1990's finance broking scandal have received a share of $26.6 million from a compensation fund established in February 2007 over the weekend.

Perth's median house price fell $7,000, or 1.5 per cent, in the June quarter due in part to increased first homebuyer activity, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Leederville-based mining company Fox Resources Ltd has placed 98 per cent of its $18 million options offer, raising $17.7 million after issuing 21.9 million options to investors.

Racing and Gaming Minster Ljiljanna Ravlich has launched a regional advertising campaign designed to raise awareness of services available to problem gamblers.

The 70 per cent sale of Leederville-based iron ore firm Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd's namesake project is on track, after an independent geologist confirmed a minimum indicated mineral resource of 300 million tonnes at the site, the company has announced.

Perth-based asset management company PearlStreet Ltd will acquire Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd subsidiaries Metlabs and ITS for $32 million, the company has announced.

Nedlands-based mineral exploration company Perseus Mining Ltd have finalised plans for an $11.5 million capital raising, to fund exploration of its gold projects in Ghana, Ivory Coast and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Pilbara iron ore mining company Fortescue Metals Group made a trading halt request today, prior to an announcement regarding an institutional equity capital raising.

Subiaco-based Aurox Resources Ltd has raised a further $15 million from an offshore institution, after announcing the raising of $75 million through a placement yesterday.

Women's Interests Minister Sue Ellery has appointed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Marcia Kuhne and Donna Marie Fahie of the Rural Remote and Regional Women's Network to a 14- member consultative group.

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Tiger Airways will make its Western Australian foray into the domestic travel market with flights to Melbourne, starting from December 1.

The State Government will offer 40 apprenticeship and traineeship places for aspiring chefs and front-of-house staff in a bid to combat seasonal skills shortages in tourism hotspots.

The State Government has returned the indigenous place name of Jarndunmunha to Tom Price's Mt Nameless, as part of a new policy to adopt dual naming guidelines.

The State Government will seek public input into some aspects of its Fiona Stanley Hospital through the release of an online community survey, Health Minister Jim McGinty has announced.

Perth-based alternative energy company Eden Energy Ltd announced today a large share demand from United Kingdom institutions and sophisticated investors of $7.6 million for a placement of approximately 23 million shares to raise a total of $14 million.

Western Australians are more likely to buy their first home alone, rather than with a partner or other family, and a quarter believe they will be over 41 when they buy their first home, according to a survey released today by Mortgage Choice.

Northbridge-based VDM Group will pay $15.5 million for a block in Osborne Park, while subsidiary Keytown Constructions has won a $28.5 million construction contract in Mandurah, the company announced today.

The State Government will set up a taks force to co-ordinate the development of gas resources in the Kimberley, with a focus on safeguarding the region's indigenous, environmental and heritage values, State Development Minister Eric Ripper has announced.