Staff Reporters

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.

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

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 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

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.

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%).

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.

School of Mines lecturer Diarmid Mather, Laverton shire president Robert Wedge and mine manager Timothy Dobson have been appointed to the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission board.

ASIC has issued a revised policy statement outlining how it uses its powers to reduce the burden on business.

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%).

A General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, Perth, on 15 November 2006 commencing at 9.00am

WEST Perth-based gold and base metals miner, Montezuma Mining Company Ltd, aims to raise $4.5 million to fund drilling and evaluation of priority projects and potential acquisition opportunities.

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

Proposed code: SHX, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and base metals exploration, Corporate: David G Netherway (CEO), Alexander Burns (non-executive chairman), Robert Cornelius (non-exec

Information explaining the family tax benefit - Maintenance income measure. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77107.htm Published: September 13 2006

The Australian Institute of Management is hosting a special interest network seminar focusing on tourism and branding in WA, September 27 at the AIM Leadership Centre in Floreat.

Coffee House Group Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Antofagasta PLC increased its relevant interest from 48,533,780 ordinary shares (97.26%) to 49,143,914 ordinary shares (98.48%).

Peter J Woodford decreased its relevant interest from 6,768,678 ordinary shares (7.06%) to 5,334,126 ordinary shares (5.56%).

COLES Myer shares reached a record high of $14.80, before closing at $14.62 last Friday, as speculation ran rife about a possible takeover bid by American giant Wal-Mart.