Staff Reporters

THE gas supply industry in Western Australia raised concerns about accelerated deregulation of the gas market, following an about turn by state cabinet to reduce the consumption threshold, thereby all

SINCE 1985, Westcourt General Insurance Brokers has provided traditional insurance broking services to its clients while steadily developing its authorised representative network.

Mathews Capital Partners - Sabre Fund ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 29,319,121 ordinary shares (82.97%) to 33,127,378 ordinary shares (93.74%).

Announce that it has finalised a share placement to raise approximately $17.5 million through the issue of about 79.5 million shares at $0.22 per share.

OIL and gas exploration company Baraka Petroleum Ltd has appointed Dr Mark Fenton to the newly created position of general manager.

FORTESCUE Metals Group Ltd has appointed John Blanning as head of mining.

Proposed code: NTU, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Kevin Schultz (executive chairman), Adrian Griffin (non-executive director), Robert Hair (non-executive di

deckchair theatre recently appointed three new board members at its annual general meeting.

Promoter Penalty Codesign sub-committee minutes of meeting held on August 2 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/78265.htm Published: September 15 2006

Cazaly Resources Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,525,000 ordinary shares (8.55%).

CBH Resources Ltd advise that its relevant interest in Triako's shares is now 93.74% and the Company expects to move to compulsory acquisition shortly after the close of its takeover offer on 29 Septe

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on 19 October at 11.00am.

WINE producer Palandri Ltd has suspended trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investments Market, citing issues with internal group transactions and warning that interest c

Established 1997 this company has built up to a premier metals and alloy company servicing the truck industry in WA.

Proposed code: BNL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold silver exploration, Corporate: Michael Hunt (non-executive chairman), Noel Taylor (managing director), Andrew Parker (non-executive d

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THE state government has commenced energy trading under Western Australia's new wholesale electricity market.

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

Harbert Management Corporation increased its relevant interest from 40,897,959 ordinary shares (15.4%) to 44,277,326 ordinary shares (16.76%).

Has secured a fully underwritten placement in addition to launching a share purchase plan to raise up to a total of A$3.75 million.

THE Federal Court has recognised native title for Noongar people over Perth and its surrounds, covering an area of more than 6,000 square kilometers.

EARNINGS from Australia's commodity exports are forecast to rise by 14 per cent to $140 billion in 2006-07, according to the September issue Australian Commodities, from the Australian Bureau of Agric

ASX code: SBI, Issue price: $1.00, First day's close: $0.86 , Principal activities: renewable and environmentally friendly fuel, Corporate: Alister T Maitland (chairman), CRS Paragash (group managing

Aaron Turner has joined Mining People International as a consultant, working in the areas of mineral processing, maintenance and engineering.

This document provides information for tax agents and clients describing the circumstances where a GIC catch-up process may be applied and where a remission may be warranted.

Westpac Banking Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 854,914,362 ordinary shares (5.43%).

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc decreased its relevant interest from 31,284,972 ordinary shares (9.85%) to 18,950,015 ordinary shares (5.74%).

A General Meeting will be held at the Conference Room, Level 8, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on Friday, 20 October 2006 at 10.00 am

IN a win for the profile of small business in Western Australia, a Perth process simulation consultancy has won a National Telstra Business Award.

Very profitable business. Strong regular clients. No special skills required. Minimal hours. Excellent ROI. Peter Dawson: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co. Business Brokers

Proposed code: HAZ, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Mark McAuliffe (executive chairman), Terence Butler-Blaxell (technical director), Ian Richer (non-executiv