Staff Reporters

Bernado Redel became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,800,000 ordinary shares (7.93%).

Persistency increased its relevant interest from 17,371,156 ordinary shares (9.04%) to 23,067,179 ordinary shares (12.0%).

RAB Energy Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 60,000,000 ordinary shares (10.3%) to 60,000,000 ordinary shares (8.97%).

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

POSCO Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,638,542 ordinary shares (6.03%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 114,618,973 ordinary shares (95.52%) to 116,445,717 ordinary shares (97.04%).

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.

Asia Resource Corporation Pte Ltd increased its relevant interest from 32,600,000 ordinary shares (13.05%) to 35,072,000 ordinary shares (14.01%).

David John Reed, Judith Mary Reed, Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd / AFD Reed Superannuation Fund changed its relevant interest from 20,704,115 ordinary shares (29.58%) to 21,504,115 ordinary shares (26.84%

Lodged response to ASX query.

Mark White has been appointed as chief operating officer for Perth-based internet service provider iiNet. Mr White previously held the role as general manager membership and strategy at RAC.

Great business – T/O $1.15 million. History of steady profits. Partner selling works three days a week, receives $160,000. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: SHX, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and base metals exploration, Corporate: David G Netherway (CEO), Alexander Burns (non-executive chairman), Robert Cornelius (non-exec

•Rox Resources Ltd - Jeffrey Gresham has been appointed as chairman following the resignation of Alistair Cowden.

ASIC has announced plans to develop a policy which will allow buy-backs of interests in listed registered schemes in certain circumstances.

Lion Energy Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,997,638 ordinary shares (5.54%).

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 25,391,238 ordinary shares (71.85%) to 26,454,593 ordinary shares (74.86%).

Advise that 17,425,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on or after 15 September 2006.

An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at in Asia Pacific House, Boardroom, Level 1, 434 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Victoria 3004, on Friday, October 6, 2006

I READ with interest your comments and articles (WA Business News, August 31) on the resources boom, and in some ways I think that we are living in a golden age. So what do I mean by a golden age?

FAMILY business owners expecting to turn a quick profit and fund their retirement through a trade sale may be in for a rude shock, according to the Survey of Family Business Needs 2006 launched recent

Proposed code: GRL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium and base metal exploration, Corporate: David Steinepreis (non-executive chairman), Matthew Sheldrick (CEO), Gregory English (non-e