Staff Reporters

Intends to complete a placement to a limited number of investors. The Placement Issue of up to 9,600,000 ordinary fully paid shares is to be made at an issue price of A$1.50 per share.

WESTERN Areas NL non-executive director David Cooper has been appointed as chairman of the company following the retirement of Don Boyer.

Ideal outdoor business for hands on owner. Work four to six months and net $400,000+ Plant $450,000. Retiring owner will train. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: CZR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: iron ore, base metals & coal, Corporate: Richard Tan (executive chairman), Lam Fatt Tan (executive director), Greg Burns (executive di

CAPITOL Health Ltd has added to its stable of practices, acquiring the surgery and facilities of Kalamunda Dental Care for $550,000.

JARDINE Lloyd Thompson (JLT) is a leading provider of risk solutions and corporate services and is currently ranked as the number one insurance broker in WA, according to the latest WA Business News B

Robert Anthony & Helen Maree Healy became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 40,320,000 ordinary shares (5.62%).

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 23,674,819 ordinary shares (69.74%) to 24,033,928 ordinary shares (70.80%).

Advise that Restricted Ordinary Shares (ASX Code YMLAO) – 15,964,224 & Restricted Ordinary Shares (ASX Code YMLAK) – 10,940 will be released from escrow on August 16, 2006.

A General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord St, West Perth, on 28 September 2006 at 10.00am.

MINERAL explorer Equinox Minerals Ltd has reached an agreement to raise about $124 million to fund construction on its Zambian Lumwana copper project.

Proposed code: SBI, Issue price: $1.00, Principal activities: renewable and environmentally friendly fuel, Corporate: Alister T Maitland (chairman), CRS Paragash (group managing director), Adam Sierak

Jaxon Group has appointed Brad McManus (far left) as general manager residential.

We have issued a tax ruling to provide further information for superannuation funds about special income. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77753.htm Published: August 23 2006

RUSD Investment Bank increased its relevant interest from 52,903,225 ordinary shares (5.22%) to 70,205,416 ordinary shares (7.46%).

RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd changed its relevant interest from 15,800,000 ordinary shares (6.43%) to 15,800,000 ordinary shares (4.21%).

Has agreed to place a total of 3.8 million ordinary shares at $1.25 per share to raise A$4.75 million.

A REDEVELOPMENT of Subiaco Oval is just one of the options to be considered by the Major Stadia Taskforce as it seeks to provide the city with a new multi-purpose major outdoor stadium.

This business specialises in applications of biological wastewater treatment and water recycling systems. This 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

CORETRACK Ltd’s float closed oversubscribed ahead of its listing this week.

WEST Perth-based Overland Resources Ltd and Leederville’s Blackham Resources Ltd launched their initial placements this week, aiming to raise funds for exploration of various projects.

Orion Equities Ltd, Quest Communications Ltd, Farooq Khan, Island Aust Pty Ltd, Skinplex Laboratories Pty Ltd, The Essential Earth Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CaptiveVision Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 95,518,841 ordinary shares (91.4%) to 101,659,359 ordinary shares (97.2%).

Advise that 5,000,000 - ASX Imposed escrow, and, 2,163,023 - Voluntary escrow, will be released as at August 31, 2006.

An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at Level 40, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on Friday September 22 at 10.00am.

WEST Perth-based gold and base metal explorers Sandfire Resources NL has raised $4.4 million for general working capital through a share placement.

RESTAURANTS, cafes and caterers will benefit from the announcement of a new GST simplified accounting method to meet GST obligations and reduce compliance costs.

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

If your clients intend to use part or all of their 2006 tax refund to repay any of their spouse’s family tax benefit (FTB) debt, you will need to modify the FTB consent wording when you lodge their In

Organised by the Department of Industry and Resources, Petroleum Open Day is to be held at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle on September 7 (immediately following the Good Oil Conference).

The Kate Hobbs Superannuation Fund & Catherine Mary Hobbs became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,000,000 ordinary shares (22.88%).