Staff Reporters

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

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%).

Kimberley Diamond Company NL has awarded a new 4-year mining contract with a total value of approximately $120 million to Macmahon Holdings Limited for the Ellendale Diamond Project

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.

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%).

A General Meeting will be held at The New Esplanade Hotel, 18 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 at 10.30 am (WST) on Friday, 6th October 2006

The Illuminated Boat Procession Date: October 2-8 2006 Venue: Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom This festival was originally aimed at paying respect to the Lord Buddha, and the competition

Proposed code: OVR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel copper exploration, Corporate: Michael Haynes (chairman), Hugh Bresser (managing director), Matthew Wood (director), Timothy Flavel

Following its acquisition of NM Rothschild & Sons, Investec Bank (Australia) Ltd has made several appointments around Australia including John Fitzgerald and Jason Brewer to the Perth office.

Electrical - floor distribution board upgrade - Department of Housing & Works head office: Group Power Services - $106,902.70

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.

Advises that on 30 September 2006, 262,500 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow.

ALCOA has welcomed the state government’s formal environmental approval of its proposal to expand its Wagerup alumina refinery.

Very well-presented large supermarket in fast appreciating suburb south of river. Tremendous growth in turnover and profit assured for dedicated operator.

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

Bulletin to inform tax practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au Published September 6 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/78475.htm Published: September 12 2006

LOCAL organisations of all sizes were recognised this week for their contribution to the arts and community at the Australia Business Arts Foundation awards.

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%).