Staff Reporters

Dr Ray Wills, until recently a senior adviser on resource, energy and technology policy with the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has joined the Perth office of the Snowy Mountains Engineering Cor

Provides information about registering for fuel tax credits. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/78307.htm Published: September 7 2006

Andres Susaeta & Gladden Tradesa became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,800,000 ordinary shares (7.93%).

AuSelect Ltd increased its relevant interest from 148,131,764 ordinary shares (52.47%) to 196,855,449 ordinary shares (69.73%).

Acorn Capital Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 14,920,899 ordinary shares (7.94%) to 13,228,647 ordinary shares (6.70%).

Announced the completion of a placement of 16 million shares in the Company, at an issue price of 5 cents per share, (together with one free attaching option exercisable at 10 cents on or before 30 Ju

Industrial products. This fully managed company has experienced steady growth for the past 18 years with 2006 EBIT of $1.21 million on sales of $9 million.

Proposed code: MRU, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Ian Middlemas (chairman), Robert Behets (managing director), Mark Pearce (non-executive director), Luke Wa

The rule for cashing of benefits have changed from May 10 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/53391.htm Published: September 13 2006

The American Chamber of Commerce and Testing & Commissioning Services Australia (TACS) are jointly hosting a luncheon with guest speaker Doug Aberle, managing director of Western Power, September 27 a

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 21,905,949 ordinary shares (6.08%).

Harmony Investment Fund Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 63,692,758 ordinary shares (19.9%) to 47,761,603 ordinary shares (14.9%).

A General Meeting will be held at 62 Colin Street, West Perth, on 29 September 2006, at 11:30am.

Coffey International Ltd director Roger Olds has increased his direct interest in the company by acquiring 100,000 shares at a value of $320,000.

ASX code: NMI, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: $0.195, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Alan Lockett (executive chairman), Nathan McMahon (non-executive director), Ali Susan

Proposed code: WTN, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: exploration and development of uranium, Corporate: Jeremy David Shervington (non-executive chairman), Mark Christian Hansen (executive dir

General interest charge (GIC) rates announced for the current financial year. Revised on September 7 2006 to include rates for the second quarter of the 2006_07 income year.

Resolute Mining Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Wesfarmers Ltd increased its relevant interest from 21,395,524 ordinary shares (14.81%) to 24,032,475 ordinary shares (16.22%).

RAB Energy Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 9,190,000 ordinary shares (8.51%) to 9,190,000 ordinary shares (7.03%).

Announce a capital raising that will raise a minimum of $1.3 million. The capital raising will be completed in two parts.

Astounding retail success in mid-sized centre with two major retail outlets as draw cards. The business also operates a very successful retail banking section.

Proposed code: BLK, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Bryan Dixon (managing director), Brett Smith (non-executive director), Stephen Brockhurst (non-executive dire

Geoff Cox has joined Nexus Risk Services as senior account executive, having previously worked for major local and international broking firms.

Supply two four-wheel drive, two-wheel steer, loader/backhoes: McIntosh & Son - $269,280.00

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,063,817 ordinary shares (6.85%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 113,127,532 ordinary shares (94.27%) to 114,618,973 ordinary shares (95.52%).

UNISYS West has appointed Brian Lee as WA public sector partner.

This business specialises in applications of biological wastewater treatment and water recycling systems. Business has a strong base within the mining industry.

Proposed code: THR, Issue price: $0.20 per CDI, Principal activities: mineral exploration and development, Corporate: John W Barr (executive chairman), John Young (CEO), Mark Smyth (non-executive dire

List of members and the organisations they represent, on the Advice Working Group, a sub-committee of the national ATO Tax Practitioner Forum (ATPF) as at August 28 2006.

Coffee House Group Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.