Edited announcement

West Perth-based Universal Resources Ltd has mandated the Royal Bank of Scotland and ABN AMRO in London to arrange a $US30 million bridging finance facility for the development of its Roseby copper project.

Broome's Cable Beach Club Resort has won the Best Hotel/Resort Australian Property award at this year's Australian Federation of Travel Agents national awards.

Mandurah man Leslie Walters is the latest person to be banned by the corporate watchdog from providing financial services over his role in the Westpoint Group collapse.

Perth-based DTI Group Ltd has secured a multi-million dollar contract with the Brisbane City Council to supply and install video surveillance systems into 450 buses.

Bentley-based materials solution company Advanced Nanotechnology Ltd has changed its name to Antaria Ltd as part of its re-branding initiative.

West Perth-based Rialto Energy Ltd is planning to raise over $7 million via a share placement to fund exploration of its projects in the Carnarvon Basin and attract international growth opportunities.

Perth-based Coal of Africa Ltd has entered into an agreement with a joint venture held by Rio Tinto and Kwezi Group of South Africa to exchange certain coal tenements.

Part of the Kwinana power station has been brought back to life, one of several Verve Energy generators that were shut down fro planned maintenance before the pipeline rupture at the Varanus Island gas facility last month.

Avoca Resources Ltd has officially become a gold miner today after it started gold production from its Higginsville project in Western Australia while it received a cash bonus for bringing the mine to life under budget.

Former Woodside Petroleum Ltd director and State Training Council chairman Keith Spence has been appointed as a non-executive director at Clough Ltd.

Perth-based international office equipment financing company ThinkSmart Ltd will expand its reach in the Europe and New Zealand markets after agreements were secured with Media-Saturn France and Dick Smith Electronics.

Development of Equinox Minerals Ltd's Lumwana copper mine in Zambia has been delayed following a fire yesterday at the project.

Crescent Gold Ltd shares have sunk to a 12-month low after the gold producer suspended its Laverton operation in Western Australia following problems with the processing plant.

Despite lower demand levels, hotel room rates have hit a record high, with Western Australia proving to be the nation's third most expensive.

Barrick (Kanowna) Ltd has been issued a $25,000 fine by the Department of Environment and Conservation for allegedly causing environmental harm.

Michael Kiernan has released details of a $30 million funding package to save Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd, which includes a $25 million capital raising and an interest-free $15 million loan provided by the Kiernan family.

Welshpool-based RCR Tomlinson Ltd has expanded its services in South Australia following the acquisition of an engineering services company for $3.5 million

GRD Ltd has promoted Malcolm Brown to chief executive at its subsidiary GRD Minproc, while continued growth has boosted its order book to $4.65 billion.

VDM Group announced today the acquisition of WA-based engineering consultancy BCA Consultants at a purchase price of $5.2 million.

Billionaire Clive Palmer's plans to raise $5 billion by floating his company Resources Development International will see an alliance forged and funding for MEO Australia Ltd's Western Australian projects.

Malaga-based Automotive Technology Group Ltd has entered into an agreement for the potential establishment of a manufacturing facility that would produce one million units each year of its patented Sprintex technology.

Little World Beverages Ltd, the company behind Little Creatures, has opened its first retail venue on the east coast, showcasing the company's suite of ales and Pipsqueak cider.

A corporate watchdog has banned Byford resident David Roy from providing financial services for seven years, after he provided inappropriate advice to clients over the failed Westpoint group.

Explorer TNG Ltd can close its chapter on the Opes Prime saga after receivers of the collapsed stockbroker finalised the sale of nearly 17 million shares.

Posco Australia has Pty Ltd has completed its placement of 16.5 million shares in West Perth-based Sandfire Resources NL, taking its interest to 19.99 per cent.

Belmont-based construction company Diploma Group Ltd has secured five new contracts, boosting its work in hand to over $400 million.

A Western Australian concrete cartage allocation system, intended to provide equal work opportunities for lorry-owner drivers in the state, has been granted authorisation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Gold miner Norton Gold Fields Ltd will drop its litigation claims against Alinta for lost production arising from the gas crisis, as power prices agreed to by both companies return to normal levels.

Alcoa of Australia managing director Alan Cransberg has written to shareholders to clarify the company's position in the on-going gas crisis.

Engineering company RCR Tomlinson Ltd has announced that chief executive John Noordhoek has decided to resign from the role to take on his former role within the company as chief operating officer.

Another financial year is over and some investors may be licking the wounds from one of the worst trading years since 1987, but the Agri sector has proved to be a boon for some shareholders.

Horizon Power chairman and senior government advisor Brendan Hammond has been appointed chairman of the Dampier Port Authority.