Staff Reporters

“WITHOUT a doubt, the blog we started (www.communitysecurity.-blogspot.com) has been met with the most incredible reaction from our clients,” said Mike Jagger, president of Vancouver-based Provident S

Proposed code: AHN, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel and gold exploration, Corporate: Edmond Edwards (executive chairman & company secretary), Donald Thomson (executive director), Shan

Rebecca Tapp has joined Shearmans PR as an account manager. Ms Tapp is a former government media adviser with experience in issues management, corporate communication and media relations.

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc increased its relevant interest from 8,000,000 ordinary shares (11.37%) to 15,032,500 ordinary shares (14.97%).

Drilling services company Swick Mining Services Ltd has debuted on the Australian Stock Exchange at a 32.5 per cent premium to its offer price of 20 cents.

Acorn Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,107,750 ordinary shares (11.49%) to 7,198,471 ordinary shares (13.19%).

Hunter Hall Investment Management Ltd, Hunter Hall International Ltd, Hampshire Assets and Services Pty Ltd, Peter James Hall decreased its relevant interest from 21,197,456 ordinary shares (15.46%) t

Annual general meeting will be held at the Southerland Room, City West Function Centre, Plaistowe Mews, West Perth on Tuesday 21 November 2006 at 2.00pm.

Annual general meeting will be held at the Bounty offices on level 95 Pitt Street, Sydney, at 11.00 am on Monday, 20 November 2006,

Annual general meeting will be held at 8 Colin Street, West Perth, on 30 November 2006 at 11.00am.

Annual general meeting will be held at The Carlton Crest Hotel, 65 Queens Road, Melbourne, at 10.30am on Friday, 24 November 2006

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 19, 140 St George's Terrace, Perth, on November 22 at 2.00pm

Annual general meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Perth, 14 Mill Street, Perth Western Australia on 24 November 2006 commencing at 10.00am in the Fremantle Room.

Annual general meeting will be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on Wednesday 29 November 2006 at 11.00am.

THE state government plans to build three wind turbines at Coral Bay at a cost of $9.6 million.

Proposed code: OZB, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: microbrewing, Corporate: Terry Creasey (non-executive chairman), Trevor Pugh (managing director), David Ah Chee (non-executive director),

Proposed code: IDM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Jeremy Shervington (non-executive chairman), Michael Brickell (deputy chairman), Philip Garratt (executive

•Alto Energy International Ltd - Non-executive director Charles Morgan has been appointed as non-executive chairman. •Chrome Corporation Ltd - Peter Landau has resigned as joint company secretary.

Paul Amoako-Atta became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,625,000 ordinary shares (7.4%).

RMB International (Dublin) Ltd increased its relevant interest from 11,131,238 ordinary shares (7.018%) to 13,226,238 ordinary shares (8.339%).

Advises that 3,750,000 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares, will be released from escrow on or after 11 November 2006

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 2, 231 Adelaide Terrace, Perth on 30 November 2006 commencing at 12.00 noon.

Annual general meeting will be held at Hotel Grand Chancellor, 707 Wellington Street, Perth, at 10.00am on Wednesday, 29 November 2006.

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 15, RACV Tower, 485 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria at 9.00am on Monday, 27 November 2006

Annual general meeting will be held at Level 1, 10 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, on Monday 27 November 2006 at 2.00pm.

Annual general meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 788 Hay Street, Perth, on Wednesday 29 November 2006 at 11.00am.

Annual general meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, Thursday November 23.

Farooq Khan has been appointed executive chairman at Orion Equities Ltd.

Astounding retail success in mid-sized centre with two major retail outlets as drawcards. Business also operates a very successful retail banking section.

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

EPIC Adviser Solutions has appointed Sue Viskovic as practice development manager.

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is hosting its inaugural resources sector ICT symposium, November 10 at the Perth Convention Centre.The symposium will provide a forum for resour