Staff Reporters

Department of Water & Rivers - Atrium Building Level 6 - fitout alterations: Oaklane Projects - $272,391.90

Xtract Energy Plc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 81,511,422 ordinary shares (19.48%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,172,491 ordinary shares (8.48%) to 11,396,277 ordinary shares (9.50%).

Advises it has entered into a Heads of Agreement with Chengde Iron &Steel Group Co Ltd and China Metallurgical Group Corporation.

Announce that the company has entered into a share subscription agreement with CCM International Sdn Bhd (CCMI) for an issue of 12,000,000 ordinary shares at $0.23 to raise a total of $2,760,000.

WHILE congratulations are in order for your recent article reflecting on the success of local ISPs (WA Business News, August 31), we noted the omission of B Digital Ltd (B) from the comparison table o

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: GEM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: diamond exploration, Corporate: Monty House (chairman); Les Field (technical director); Anthony Short (non-executive director); Peter Hwan

A new electronic software function has now been developed by the Tax Office to make it easier for businesses to comply with their tax obligations.

The Australian Property Institute (API), the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) and the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) are hosting their annual commercial property outlook br

Amoy Canning Corporation Bhd increased its relevant interest from 20,316,552 ordinary shares (37.49%) to 21,936,552 ordinary shares (40.48%).

Darrington Dance decreased its relevant interest from 5,451,703 ordinary shares (11.19%) to 5,284,628 ordinary shares (7.15%).

Lodged response to ASX query.

Ross Carroll has been appointed chief financial officer for Macmahon Holdings Ltd.

This crane hire business was established in 1982 and has increased the number and type of cranes to suit the expanding residential and commercial developments in Mandurah.

Proposed code: NMI, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: mineral exploration, Corporate: Alan Lockett (executive chairman), Nathan McMahon (non-executive director), Ali Susanto (non-executive dir

Coldwell Banker Pro Property has appointed former Acton Central director, Murray Bathgate, as sales manager.

This interactive program will help small businesses understand what business records you need to keep. It will also help evaluate how well your business is keeping its records.

Comet Resources Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 24,033,928 ordinary shares (70.8%) to 25,391,238 ordinary shares (71.85%).

Advise that 2,425,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on or after 15 September 2006.

A General Meeting will be held at the City West Function Centre,45 Plaistowe Mews,City West Centre,West Perth, on Friday ,6 October at 10.00am.

NSW-BASED listed group Coffey International Ltd has bought its second Western Australian company in two weeks, acquiring Perth-based environmental consulting firm ATA Environmental for $4.4 million an

This manufacturing business is involved in the processing and packaging of a variety of vegetables for the retail market. The business has been in operation since 1993.

Proposed code: PES, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: coal seem gas producer, Corporate: Robert William Day (non-executive chairman), Steve Beardsall (managing director), Terry Primeau (non-ex

This overview is for superannuation providers, administrators, tax agents and accountants and provides information about surcharge and any ongoing obligations relating to the surcharge.

Supply, installation and commissioning of a near infrared analyser (NIR): Foss Pacific Pty. Ltd - $104,940.00

Skilled Group Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,785,878 ordinary shares (25.38%) to 14,712,656 ordinary shares (29.92%).

Frank Carr changed its relevant interest from 36,400,000 ordinary shares (55.4) to 36,500,00 ordinary shares (55.2%).

Lodged response to ASX query.

AUSTRALIAN motor racing legend Peter Brock was killed in a car accident at Gidgegannup while competing in the Targa West rally.

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