Staff Reporters

Proposed code: MNM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and copper exploration, Corporate: Martin Blakeman (chairman), Stephen de Belle (managing director), Peter Anderton (executive direct

Robert West has been appointed as state marketing manager for McDonalds franchises WA.

Westpac Banking Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,991,177 ordinary shares (5.29%).

Quest Asset Partners Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,588,263 ordinary shares (6.52%) to 14,962,819 ordinary shares (7.75%).

Advise that the 12 month escrow period for 4,271,266 ordinary shares will expire on 15 November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at the Duxton Hotel, 1 St. Georges Terrace, Perth, on November 28 at 4.00pm.

A General Meeting will be held at Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia II Drive, Crawley, Perth, at 11.00am on Thursday, 30th November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at QV1 Conference Centre, Level 2, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth, at 11:00am on 28 November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at 14 View Street, North Perth, at 4:00pm on 30 th November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at The Park Business centre, 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth, on 29 November 2006 at 10.00am.

Annual general meeting will be held at the Rendezvous Allegra Hotel - 55 Waymouth St, Adelaide, South Australia, on Friday, 24 November 2006 commencing at 10.00am

Annual general meeting will be held at the Westin Hotel, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, on Monday November 27 at 11.00am.

Annual general meeting will be held at The W.A. Club, 101 St.Georges Tce, Perth, on November 29 at 10.00am.

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 40, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on Thursday November 30 at 10.00am.

A share placement to raise A$5.85 million has been made by Australian petroleum explorer, Po Valley Ltd.

Under management. Netting $170,000. Good areas for new liquor regulations. Suitable offers invited. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: IAW, Issue price: $0.50, Principal activities: provision of legal funding and support services, Corporate: John Dawkins (non-executive chairman), Thomas Henn (managing director), Anne

Proposed code: PEK, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Paul Price (non-executive chairman), Mark Maine (managing director & company secretary), Kell Nielsen (techni

Nov 2006. The Income tax guide for non-profit organisations has been updated for changes to the tax law since the guide last issued in November 2004.

MGW & BL Wood ATF Wood Family Trust ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 101,060,343 ordinary shares (68.23%) to 123,135,444 ordinary shares (83.13%).

A General Meeting will be held at 62 Colin Street, West Perth, on Thursday, 16 November 2006, at 11.30am.

Annual general meeting will be held at the John e Baun oom, Melbourne Hotel, Cnr Hay and Milligan Streets, Perth, on Friday 24 November 2006 at 12 noon.

Annual general meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street West Perth, on Wednesday 29 November 2006, at 12.30pm.

Annual general meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton, Karri Room, 14 Mill Street, Perth, on 30 November 2006 commencing at 10.30am.

Annual general meeting will be held at Second Floor, 9 Havelock Street, West Perth, on Thursday 30 November 2006 commencing at 3.00pm.

Annual general meeting will be held at Gareth Naven Room, Members Equity Stadium, Cnr Brewer Street and Pier Street, Perth, on Wednesday November 29 at 10.30am.

Annual general meeting will be held at Garden Room 1, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne commencing at 11.00 am on 30th November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at The Pilbara Room, Level C, Sheraton Perth Hotel, 207  Adelaide Terrace, Perth, on 30 November  2006 commencing at 10.00am.

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 7, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria at 10am on 30 November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 8, Conference Room, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on Monday November 27 at 2.30pm.

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