Staff Reporters

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 31,382,386 ordinary shares (21.19%) to 36,099,350 ordinary shares (24.37%).

Has received an unsolicited approach from Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd that it intends to make a cash takeover offer for Orchard at $0.68 per share, subject to certain conditions.

Announced that it has sought expressions of interest from selected parties regarding a possible divestment of its Australian gold business, including the Daisy Milano gold mine.

Annual General Meeting will be held at 3.00pm (WST) on 9 November 2006

Perth-based Alto Energy International Ltd has appointed United States-based oil industry executive James Trimble (pictured) as managing director, following the resignation of Greg Channon.

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

RFD Australia, part of the international SURVITEC group of companies, has appointed Roy Adams as state manager WA.

The Tax Office today reminded those who prepare their own tax return there is only one month until the 31 October lodgement deadline.

Shares in emerging Western Australian based nickel sulphide producer Sally Malay Mining Ltd jumped 16 per cent today, coinciding with positive drill results at its Pilbara operations.

Western Australian Opposition Leader Paul Omodei has thrown his support behind a government plan to overhaul the state's liquor laws, just two weeks after his party rejected many of the reforms.

Perth-based internet service provider iiNet Ltd has successfully sold its New Zealand subsidiary ihug Ltd to Vodafone New Zealand for $36 million, an amount it claims was around $6 million above book value.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 33,563,978 ordinary shares (94.98%) to 34,025,757 ordinary shares (95.08%).

A General Meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, on Wednesday, 25 October 2006 commencing at 11.00am.

Brent Stewart has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer (Australia and New Zealand) for Synovate, after a recent global restructure that identified Australian and New Zealand operations

Long history of steady profits available. Managed by staff. $500,000 net. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: XRF, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: manufacturers and markets instrumentation for the scientific and analytical industries, specialised chemicals for x-ray and other analysis

919 Hay Street, PERTH, WA 6000; PO Box 7686, CLOISTERS SQUARE, PERTH, WA 6850

Notification to tax agents of the availability of the September 2006 quarterly activity statements. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/79019.htm Published: September 26 2006

Linq Group ( Linq Resources Fund) Ashdon Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of ordinary shares (0.00%).

Advise that 17,687,500 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 21 September 2006.

A General Meeting will be held at The Sheraton Perth Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, at 2:00 pm on 27 October 2006.

THE St Vincent de Paul Society has sold four of its low-cost food outlets to a Perth-based operator for an undisclosed sum.

ASX code: SHX, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: $0.21, Principal activities: gold and base metals exploration, Corporate: David G Netherway (CEO), Alexander Burns (non-executive chairman), Robert

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

Board of Directors: Chairperson: Ross Lyons, Deputy Chairperson: Kevin Gaitskell, Finance Director: Rudolph Brunovs, Gary Payne, Jackie Tang, Marie Mills, Jacqueline Thomson, Rebecca Millar, Pat Walke

Kimberley Regional Service Providers: $2,087,539.82

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

Sze Wee Tan increased its relevant interest from 34,600,000 ordinary shares (9.09%) to 35,100,000 ordinary shares (9.23%).

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Fremantle Sailing Club, Marine Terrace, Fremantle, on Monday 16 October 2006 at 3.00pm

Federal finance minister Nick Minchin has sought to “clear the air” between the government and Telstra, ahead of its $8 billion T3 offer.

Long established shop. Good Area. T/O $7,000 - $8,000 pw. Six days. Long lease. High profits. Big potential. Peter Dawson: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co. Business Brokers