Staff Reporters

WEST Perth-based exploration and investment company Hardman Resources Ltd has appointed Bob Carroll as its new chairman, succeeding Alan Burns, who stepped down from the role on July 3.

Specialise in the cutting and processing of metals and materials from mild steel, aluminium to granite and glass.

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

PERTH broking firm Hartley Poynton announced plans to raise $10 million when it floats on the Australian Stock Exchange in August 1996.

Fringe benefits tax (FBT) return for April 1 2005 to March 31 2006. NAT 1067-2.2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/72255.htm Published: June 26 2006

Edward John Ellyard increased its relevant interest from 6,545,000 ordinary shares (8.11%) to 7,545,000 ordinary shares (9.35%)

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,681,484 ordinary shares (22.78%) to 8,827,419 ordinary shares (26.16%)

Has entered into an agreement, subject to completion of due diligence, to earn a 50.05% interest in the Bau Gold Project, which is located in Sarawak, Malaysia

Treasurer Peter Costello has called for the Commonwealth to take the responsibility for tax, interest rates, industrial relations and ports away from the states.

Aussie Mortgage Masters. Limited number of franchises available in WA, including regional areas. Independent formula franchise with proven results.

Proposed code: CYL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: molybdenum exploration, Corporate: Howard Dawson (chairman), Jim Malone (non-executive director), Mark Thompson (executive director), Brya

Allens Arthur Robinson (AAR) has appointed six new national partners, with two being based in the firm's Perth office.

Instructions and sample form for reporting payments of interest and unfranked dividends paid to non-residents that are not reported on an annual investment income report (AIIR), and royalties paid to

Supply office equipment (workstation) - Royal Perth Hospital - AGFA: $100,962.56

The Australia Gas Company became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,638,910 ordinary shares (1.00%)

Futuris Corporation Ltd, Hatmore Pty Ltd & it associates increased its relevant interest from 151,485,245 ordinary shares (59.28%) to 158,229,103 ordinary shares (61.92%)

Lim Asia Arbitrage Fund Inc, Long Investment International Ltd, Lim Advisors Ltd & George Dong changed its relevant interest from 2,443,000 ordinary shares (11.87%) to 2,443,000 ordinary shares (9.84%

Has received a further order for its Wombat vehicle modems valued at US$2.18m from GeoLogic Solutions of Herndon, Virginia in the United States.

The Note would like to bring your attention to the fact that this week is the 100th anniversary of the first federally registered trademark.

Well presented Italian cafe/restaurant in bulls eye location in Northbridge. Business has traded from this location for 53 years (10 years this owner). Solid profits and high return on investment.

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

AUSSIE Home Loans announced a $5 million profit for the financial year, 1995-96, and overtook ANZ Banking Group and Westpac in home lending.

A head company of a consolidated group or MEC (multiple entry consolidated) group, that satisfies any one or more of a series of tests, must complete the Consolidated losses schedule 2006 and lodge it

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd & its associated bodies corporate became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,048,824 ordinary shares (5.25%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 286,284,952 ordinary shares (76.64%) to 295,318,466 ordinary shares (79.06%)

Government of the Sultanate of Oman has signed the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement for Block 56 with the consortium led by Oilex (as operator

Advise that they have resolved to place 6,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at 4 cents each to raise $240,000 in working capital.

CHANGES are under way at Perth-based gold and base metals miner and explorer, Alkane Exploration Ltd, with the company planning to raise $5.2 million, and the appointment of John Dunlop as non-executi

WA's natural gas industry had another reason for celebration when Shenzhen Terminal, the first commissioned in China for liquefied natural gas was opened this morning.

Entek Energy Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,400,5000 ordinary shares (6.28%)

Best Dynamic Services Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,058,149 ordinary shares (22.78%) to 14,780,149 ordinary shares (25.77%)

Has today extended the offer period for its bid for The Australian Gas Light Company (AGL). The offer now closes at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 31 July 2006