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Perth-based Yilgarn Mining Ltd has taken a further step in its nickel growth strategy in WA's Eastern Goldfields by announcing a new combined nickel-cobalt resource for the Coglia Well and Rocky Well deposits.

West Perth company Sphere Investments Ltd has announced the placement of 34.7 million fully-paid ordinary shares to institutional and other major clients of Euroz Securities Limited at $1.00 per share.

Centrepoint Alliance Ltd reported jumps in both revenue and earnings for the half-year ended December 31 2005.

Perth-based optical marketing group C @ Ltd will use the United Kingdom as its international launch pad for its retail shop-front operations for optometrists.

Australia has a new gold miner, with former explorer, Ramelius Resources Ltd announcing today the start of mining at its Wattle Dam gold deposit near Kambalda in Western Australia.

Western Australian-headquartered explorer Rusina Mining NL has implemented steps to take greater control over its Acoje platinum and nickel sulphide project in the Philippines.

After a recent stream of bad news, punctuated by delays, cost over-runs and strike action, the southern suburbs railway project received a shot in the arm today with a new track-laying machine commencing work.

Olympia Resources has signed access agreements to explore on three highly prospective zircon tenements in the mineral-rich Indonesian province of Kalimantan.

Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has welcomed the proposal for a new eight-storey development on the Scarborough beachfront.

Western Australian-based Territory Iron Limited announced today that the Northern Territory government will provide $2.86 million towards infrastructure at the Port of Darwin.

Applecross engineering contractor Monadelphous Group Ltd has won its largest ever single contract - a $180 million construction project with BHP Billiton.

The Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has signed a new management deal with Perth-based company Proteomics International.

Perth-based telco company Wavenet has announced a new $1.25 million sales order for the supply of 10,000 Mobitex modems to an existing USA customer.

Composites technology developer Quickstep Holdings Limited has announced that BAE Systems Ltd has commenced testing of coupons made using the Quickstep Process.

Australia's export earnings from mineral resources rose to $22 billion in the December quarter 2005, an increase of $1.6 billion or 7.7 per cent from the previous quarter.

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.