Staff Reporters

VEM Aktienbank AG became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 174,643,736 ordinary shares (5.9%).

Mineral Securities Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,045,451 ordinary shares (7.03%) to 37,152,451 ordinary shares (19.99%).

Advise that 720,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 10 March 2007.

US-based drilling services contractor Boart Longyear Ltd has announced plans to raise up to $2.7 billion through its initial public offer on the ASX, after acquiring four Western Australian drilling f

Empire Beer Group Ltd has appointed Brendan Cocks as business development manager, responsible for identifying and analysing growth opportunities for the company.

Supply and delivery of two rubber tyred 140kw wheel loaders: CJD Equipment - $620,400.00

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,962,960 ordinary shares (4.72%).

Energy World Corporation Ltd, Power Treasure Ltd & William Jordan changed its relevant interest from724,521,043 ordinary shares (58.85%) to 724,521,043 ordinary shares (51.17%).

Yandal Investments Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 6,400,000 ordinary shares (6.2%) to 6,400,000 ordinary shares (5.14%).

Has reached agreement to place 15,000,000 to sophisticated investment clients of State One Stockbroking Ltd and other professional investots at $0.07 per share.

NSW-based winery McWilliam’s can be expected to exercise greater caution in its branding of future premium wine ranges, after some of its Margaret River label recently met a dubious fate.

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AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Equity Trustees Ltd as RE for SGH Prof Investor Smaller Companies Trust became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 23,752,670 ordinary shares (5.02%).

Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 143,472,466 ordinary shares (71.53%) to 150,875,281 ordinary shares (75.23%).

Announce an off-market scrip takeover bid (“Offer”) for Australian and New Zealand Stock Exchange-listed exploration company Summit Resources Limited

THE Australian stock market suffered its biggest one-day fall in over five years on Wednesday as global markets went into meltdown.

Kellie Benda, currently general manager assets and strategy at RAC, has been appointed to the board of the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

Harvey Primary School - repairs and painting: Sampro Contracting - $127,900.00

US-based drilling services contractor Boart Longyear Ltd has announced plans to raise up to $2.7 billion through its initial public offer on the ASX, after acquiring four Western Australian drilling firms in the past eight months.

Ospraie Management LLC decreased its relevant interest from 52,425,090 ordinary shares (13.2%) to 47,255,224 ordinary shares (11.99%).

Western Australia Supreme Court proceedings commenced in 2000 against Mr Ronald Woss have been settled by Mr Woss agreeing to pay Westgold $2,150,000 (inclusive of interest and costs) with a denial of

PBL Media Pty Ltd last week agreed to buy loss-making Channel Nine Perth, affiliate of its Nine Network, for $136.4 million.

URANIUM miner Paladin Resources Ltd has agreed to proceed with construction of its second new mine after negotiating a development agreement with the government of Malawi, which has taken a 15 per cen

Fred Rowley has recently been appointed president of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Mr Rowley was previously chief corporate actuary of AMP Ltd.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA is hosting a leadership forum with three WA entrepreneurs from very different backgrounds, March 14 at the Perth Convention Centre.

Crawley Resources Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,000,000 ordinary shares (12.9%).

Denison Mines Corp increased its relevant interest from 3,249,418 ordinary shares (2.16%) to 11,437,994 ordinary shares (7.61%).

Has determined to make an off-market bid for all shares and options in Shannon Resources Limited (SHA).

Announce that its agreed to make a private placement of 800,000 fully paid ordinary shares at $0.25 to raise $200,000.

KWINANA Industries Council has appointed Chris Oughton as director.

BankWest has appointed Allan Snadden, previously with Westpac, as senior private client manager in its private banking division. Mr Snadden brings 29 years of experience from Westpac.