Staff Reporters

A General Meeting will be held at The Sofitel Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, at 11.00 am on Thursday, 12 October.

UNLISTED public company Ledge Finance Ltd has appointed Geoff Newman as chairman.

BUSINESS confidence in Western Australia fell to 2005 levels during the September quarter, cooled by high fuel prices and labour costs, and the August interest rate increase.

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-executiv

Shortfall interest charge (SIC) 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.

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 27,015,000 ordinary shares (6.27%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,690,603 ordinary shares (10.58%) to 113,127,532 ordinary shares (94.27%).

Advise that the Company has placed 16,610,000 fully paid ordinary shares at 2.5 cents each to raise $415,250 in working capital.

The City of Perth has appointed a former WA deputy premier, Ian Taylor, as its new ombudsman. Mr Taylor was a member of state parliament for 15 years.

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

Anita Wehrli has been appointed as international business development manager for Visiomed Group Ltd.

Supply Oxygen therapy equipment to WA public healthcare units: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Pty Ltd - $157,138.00

Tanami Gold NL ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Lebbon Group increased its relevant interest from 7,251,438 ordinary shares (19.9%) to 8,051,438 ordinary shares (20.7%).

RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 6,625,000 ordinary shares (19.44%) to 6,625,000 ordinary shares (17.44%).

Has completed the acquisition of the 50% of the issued capital in unlisted NorAsian Energy Limited that it did not own.

COLLEEN Walter has joined HBF’s newly created financial services division as manager financial planning.

Recycling – ‘Business of the future’. Unprecedented demand for recycled products provides excellent prospects and security for this business.

Proposed code: VMS, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mining and exploration, Corporate: Mel Ashton (non-executive chairman), Andrew Radonjic (managing director), Kent Hunter (non-executive di

This measure will change the tax collection arrangements for income (other that dividends, interest and royalties) distributed to non-residents by Australian managed funds and custodians.

Babcock & Brown Group became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 15,373,850 ordinary shares (5.61%).

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 26,454,593 ordinary shares (74.86%) to 28,966,637 ordinary shares (81.97%).

Advise on 30 September 2006 the voluntary escrow restrictions on 1.5 Million shares have been satisfied.

A General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, Perth, on 18 October 2006 commencing at 9.00am

Cruises - Antarctica and South Pacific: Unique 32-day package departing February 2006 on Discovery. The cost also includes a two-night stay in Buenos Aires and a charter flight to Ushuaia. $8,655.

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

Hames Sharley has promoted James Edwards to associate director of the practice with specific responsibilities in tertiary education, medical and scientific research facilities and sustainable design.

Wangkatjungka Aboriginal Community via Fitzroy Crossing _ power station upgrade: Kimberley Regional Service Providers - $662,476.10

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

Rox Resources Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,000,000 ordinary shares (7.1%).

Peter G Cook changed its relevant interest from 50,796,200 ordinary shares (13.13%) to 50,796,200 ordinary shares (11.89%).

Advises that on 28 September 2006, 375,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow.