Staff Reporters

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 21,905,949 ordinary shares (6.08%).

Harmony Investment Fund Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 63,692,758 ordinary shares (19.9%) to 47,761,603 ordinary shares (14.9%).

A General Meeting will be held at The New Esplanade Hotel, 18 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 at 10.30 am (WST) on Friday, 6th October 2006

The Illuminated Boat Procession Date: October 2-8 2006 Venue: Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom This festival was originally aimed at paying respect to the Lord Buddha, and the competition

Proposed code: OVR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel copper exploration, Corporate: Michael Haynes (chairman), Hugh Bresser (managing director), Matthew Wood (director), Timothy Flavel

Following its acquisition of NM Rothschild & Sons, Investec Bank (Australia) Ltd has made several appointments around Australia including John Fitzgerald and Jason Brewer to the Perth office.

Electrical - floor distribution board upgrade - Department of Housing & Works head office: Group Power Services - $106,902.70

Resolute Mining Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 21,395,524 ordinary shares (14.81%) to 24,032,475 ordinary shares (16.22%).

RAB Energy Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 9,190,000 ordinary shares (8.51%) to 9,190,000 ordinary shares (7.03%).

Advises that on 30 September 2006, 262,500 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow.

ALCOA has welcomed the state government's formal environmental approval of its proposal to expand its Wagerup alumina refinery.

Very well-presented large supermarket in fast appreciating suburb south of river. Tremendous growth in turnover and profit assured for dedicated operator.

Proposed code: IDM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Jeremy Shervington (non-executive chairman), Michael Brickell (deputy chairman), Philip Garratt (executive

Bulletin to inform tax practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au Published September 6 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/78475.htm Published: September 12 2006

LOCAL organisations of all sizes were recognised this week for their contribution to the arts and community at the Australia Business Arts Foundation awards.

The State government has rejected today's ruling by a federal court judge that the Noongar indigenous people are the traditional owners of Perth and its surrounds and their native title continues to exist in the area.

Xtract Energy Plc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 81,511,422 ordinary shares (19.48%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,172,491 ordinary shares (8.48%) to 11,396,277 ordinary shares (9.50%).

Advises it has entered into a Heads of Agreement with Chengde Iron &Steel Group Co Ltd and China Metallurgical Group Corporation.

Announce that the company has entered into a share subscription agreement with CCM International Sdn Bhd (CCMI) for an issue of 12,000,000 ordinary shares at $0.23 to raise a total of $2,760,000.

WHILE congratulations are in order for your recent article reflecting on the success of local ISPs (WA Business News, August 31), we noted the omission of B Digital Ltd (B) from the comparison table o

Proposed code: XRF, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: manufacturers and markets instrumentation for the scientific and analytical industries, specialised chemicals for x-ray and other analysis

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

A new electronic software function has now been developed by the Tax Office to make it easier for businesses to comply with their tax obligations.

The Australian Property Institute (API), the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) and the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) are hosting their annual commercial property outlook br

Amoy Canning Corporation Bhd increased its relevant interest from 20,316,552 ordinary shares (37.49%) to 21,936,552 ordinary shares (40.48%).

Darrington Dance decreased its relevant interest from 5,451,703 ordinary shares (11.19%) to 5,284,628 ordinary shares (7.15%).

Lodged response to ASX query.

Ross Carroll has been appointed chief financial officer for Macmahon Holdings Ltd.

This crane hire business was established in 1982 and has increased the number and type of cranes to suit the expanding residential and commercial developments in Mandurah.

Proposed code: NMI, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Alan Lockett (executive chairman), Nathan McMahon (non-executive director), Ali Susanto (non-executive dir