Oceana closes out hedge book Mining

AUSTRALIA'S fourth-largest gold producer, Oceana Gold, has followed Newcrest Mining and Barrack Gold by becoming the latest goldminer to close out its hedge book and enjoy the full upside of a strong gold price.

No hedging bets: Oceana rides gold wave

THE nation's fourth largest gold producer, Oceana Gold, has followed the lead of its colleagues Newcrest Mining and Barrack Gold, becoming the latest goldminer to close out its hedge book and enjoy the full benefit of a strong gold price.

VICE REGAL

On Saturday, at Government House, Perth, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as Patron, attended the 2009 Australian Women of the Year Association lunch. In the afternoon, the Governor- General, as Patron, received theChairman of Rotary Oceana Medical Air for Children Limited, Mr Ian Wright; thePresident of Abilympics, Ms Nadine Mather Brown; and a participant of Abilympics, Dr Phillip Deschamp.

WORLD FOCUS

Taiwan's Premier Liu Chao-shiuan says he has resigned to pave way for a cabinet reshuffle in response to mounting criticism over the Government's slow response to Typhoon Morakot, which killed an estimated 670 people last month.

Harvey Norman hits bargain basement after sales update

THE share price dive after Harvey Norman's quarterly sales update disappointed the market yesterday may have been bad news for most investors, but it proved positive for a select few.

Gold Prices Set To Increase Further

LARGE BASE: Oceana Gold is one of the top five listed gold producers in Australia with production, development and exploration projects located in New Zealand. A large base has been forming from 2004 with the price facing a final barrier zone between 82 and 92 cents. Resistance at 95 cents and $1.10 may prove pause points before the stock heads towards $1.30 and $2.00. Risk level is 68 cents.

Oceana Turns Gold Ascendancy Into 39% Profit Rise

OCEANA Gold has backed up its first-mover status in the consolidation of Australia's mid-tier gold companies by delivering a sharply higher operating profit for the June half.

Climax To Merge With Nz's Oceana

THINGS are about to get a whole lot more interesting in the gold sector thanks to an agreed $523 million merger of Oceana Gold and Climax Mining, creating a new force for industry consolidation in Australia's second-tier gold producers.

Victories Sweet For Illawarra Cyclists

ILLAWARRA cyclists Rochelle Gilmore and Rebecca Borgo have struck gold at the 2003 Australia and Oceana track championships at Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney.

Lonhro's Dam Shaping As A Mother Superior

With the emergence of Niello as a Golden Slipper prospect, his dam, Shadea, is taking on Oceana proportions.

Turkish Paths

Discover the arts and crafts of the East with these Turkish delights, writes AMANDA ROYLE. Byzance Dinnerware captures the intricate beauty of a Turkish mosque or a Byzantine wall. Desert plate, $522 per set of six, by Christofle. Also shown, Christofle Oceana 27cm dinner plate, $72 per plate, an

Lucky Girl

Marnie Reece-Wilmore lets her voice do all the talking, writes CHRISTINE SAMS. It's easy to see why Marnie Reece-Wilmore is floating on air. She has had the chance to visit the mystical world of Oceana in her role as Princess Neri on The New Adventures Of Ocean Girl. You won't see her face on yo

It's Graduation Year For Ocean Girl - From Live To Animated Work

After battling the forces of evil on Earth, Ocean Girl is morphing into an animated crusader to do battle with the dastardly Space Wizard on her home planet of Oceana - and she is set to cast her spell over children throughout the world. The story of Ocean Girl, or Neri as she is also known, ha

Race 8

KENQUEST landed some good bets to win the Oceana Superfecta (2,000m). After opening at 9-1, punters stepped in late and he firmed to start 7-1, with Justin Sheehan riding a perfect race from the wide barrier. Kenquest held on to beat Ingenuity (11-1) with Pentas (66-1) dying slightly on a strong

Rites And Wrongs Of A Sea Farewell

IT WAS THE most unusual sort of pre-booking. The Dear Old Thing had rung the people in charge of the MV Oceana wondering if they provided such a service. Indeed they do. With any sort of ceremony that is needed. But would she require the, er, full bit, or would the pottery option suffice? Th

'great Big Book' Takes Award

Writing is a notoriously solitary activity, but Tom Flood, winner of the 1990 Miles Franklin Award, acknowledges that his novel Oceana Fine owes something to his family. His mother, Dorothy Hewett, is a playwright and poet, his stepfather, Merv Lily, is a writer, and his younger sister Ka

Sydney Writer Wins

The Australian/Vogel 1988 Literary Award was won last night by Sydney writer Tom Flood for his novel Oceana Fine, a murder-mystery which also examines Australian history and literary styles. Mr Flood, 33, is the son of a boilermaker and union agitator, Les Flood, and the writer Dorothy He