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Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-executiv

Councillors: Brett Davies , Helen Cook , Jo Dawkins , Alan Dodge , Annie Fogarty, John Hanley, AM, Marlene Stafford, Ian Trahar.

Rafidah Aziz, Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia, to speak at the Business Opportunities in Malaysia Seminar organised by the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority and Malaysi

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

Fraightlinks Express Holdings Singapore increased its relevant interest from 14,909,084 ordinary shares (72.02%) to 15,833,084 ordinary shares (75.52%).

Straits Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 88,549,338 ordinary shares (59.64%) to 91,233,778 ordinary shares (61.45%).

Announce an Agreement to acquire the multi-million ounce Martabe Gold and Silver Project (Martabe) in Indonesia from Newmont Mining Corporation (Newmont).

Has successfully raised $8M in a private placement of 21,052,630 shares at 38 cents per share.

I WRITE regarding the story “Lawn doctor diagnoses UAE growth” (WA Business News, July 27).

SMALL Business Development Corporation managing director George Etrelezis will officially leave the organisation this week, ending the reign of one of Western Australia's great political survivors.

Planning and design firm HASSELL has appointed Karen Taylor and Denise Morgan as associates of the firm, while Gary McCullough has joined HASSELL's planning team in Perth.

This guide provides information on what business records you need to keep and outlines a basic record keeping system. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76494.htm Published: July 25 2006

Australian Executor Trustees Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 1,679,750 ordinary shares (5.05%).

Acorn Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 8,333,333 ordinary shares (10.35%) to 12,333,333 ordinary shares (13.33%).

The Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) has today extended the offer period for its bid for Alinta Limited (Alinta). The offer now closes at 5.00pm (Perth time)/7.00pm (Sydney time) on 31 October 2006.

A General Meeting will be held at Suite 1, 1233 High Street, Armadale, Victoria, 3143, at 10:30am on Friday, 25th August 2006

PREMIER Alan Carpenter's plan to reserve up to 20 per cent of gas reserves for the state's domestic economy has met with opposition from Woodside and the premier's own deputy, Eric Ripper.

Part of the fastest growing internet segment. Low Start-up costs. Working from home/your own hours of work. Easy business to operate. Comprehensive on-going training and marketing support.

Proposed code: RDS, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: nickel copper gold exploration, Corporate: David Groves (chairman), Anthony Ailakis (managing director), Juan Olivero (non-executive direc

Tax seminar – June 2006 is now available by video streaming which you can access on your computer. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76873.htm Published: July 26 2006

PERTH-BASED exploration company Western Uranium Ltd has launched a prospectus, aiming to raise up to $3 million for exploration and drilling of the Pilbara's Coppermine Bore project.

Cambrian Mining Plc increased its relevant interest from 121,632,336 ordinary shares (92.65%) to 123,155,784 ordinary shares (93.81%).

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 11,920,732 ordinary shares (35.18%) to 12,800,027 ordinary shares (37.78%).

Advise that 2,654,995 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on Thursday10 August 2006. These shares are held by a founding shareholder of NeuroSolutions Dr Kevin Lee

A General Meeting will be held at Ground Floor, 24 Outram Street, West Perth, on August 29 commencing at 10.00am

THE Jidi Jidi Aboriginal Corporation and Gleneagle Gold have traded charges over which party has been acting properly over Aboriginal heritage.

Qualified purchasers looking for good wholesale or manufacturing business. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co. Business Brokers

Change Corporation has appointed Chris Nurse as a senior manager.

If you are a temporary resident of Australia, you may not have to pay tax on certain foreign income. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76537.htm Published: July 25 2006

BENTLEY biotech company, Chemeq Ltd, has settled its long-running dispute with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission with an agreement to pay a $500,000 fine.

Qualified purchasers looking for good wholesale or manufacturing business. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co. Business Brokers

Paul Bradstreet has been promoted to associate director of the Savills' valuations and consultancy division.