Staff Reporters

CARTOONISTS and caricature artists around the country are preparing to deflate the egos of some of Australia’s (and the world’s) most famous and infamous, with the launch of the inaugural Michael Coll

ERNST & Young has announced that Michael Minosora will rejoin the firm in the national role of managing partner - corporate sector accounts.

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

Freemasons Building, 181 Roberts Road, SUBIACO, WA 6008, Ph: (08) 9287 4333, Fax: (08) 9287 4334

Update on capital gains tax developments during the 2006-07 income year. Current as at 31 July 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77154.htm Published: August 8 2006

COMO-BASED land development company, Port Bouvard Ltd, will purchase a further 17 hectares in Dawesville for almost $3 million, subject to the approval of the WA Planning Commission.

Seamans Capital Management Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 40,398,402 ordinary shares (16.62%) to 43,056,558 ordinary shares (17.7%).

Falconbridge (Australia) Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 5,500,000 ordinary shares (7.66%) to 5,500,000 ordinary shares (6.64%).

AIRLINES could face rising costs and lower consumer confidence after the latest terror threat has raised concerns over the continuing security measures being imposed on flights to the US.

SOME people reading your feature on local brands may have been as surprised as I was, to see the University of Western Australia within a list of ‘underachieving brands’, particularly after what has

IF it is apparent that a potential customer may not have the capacity to make a voluntary or informed decision about the implications and/or benefits of their purchasing or contractual decisions, then

Roy Zylstra has been appointed as Verve Energy’s new manager Kwinana Power Station.

This strategic statement gives us a clear sense of direction and a framework for the Tax Office’s activities over the next four years.

Bulletin to inform tax practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au °V July 27 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77256.htm Published: August 3 2006

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA is hosting a luncheon and seminar with guest speaker M. Humayun Kabir, High Commissioner for Bangladesh, August 22 at the CCI Function Centre.

Peter J Woodford became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,768,678 ordinary shares (7.06%).

CaptiveVision Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 79,797,963 ordinary shares (76.3%) to 81,632,807 ordinary shares (78.1%).

The Company has placed 25,000,000 ordinary fully paid shares at an issue price of 5.25 cents to raise $1,312,500 before brokerage and costs.

Uran Ltd managing director Catherine Hobbs has taken an indirect interest in the company by acquiring four million shares at a value of $600,000.

A RECENTLY released Canada/Alaska package combines business class airfares, a 21-day premium Rockies grand tour with a seven-night cruise aboard the six-star Regent Seven Seas Mariner in a deluxe balc

Proposed code: IBG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and base metal explorer and developer, Corporate: Peter Duncombe Bennetto (non-executive chairman), Jonathan Charles Downes (executiv

Level 1, 141 Broadway, NEDLANDS, WA 6009, Ph: (08) 4239 9777, Fax: (08) 4239 9733

As part of the 2006 Federal Budget, the Treasurer announced major reforms to the superannuation system.

Provision of an Oracle Analyst Programmer - Galway Technology = $111,375.00

Strike Resources Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Advance Healthcare Group Ltd and subsidiaries increased its relevant interest from 16,933,333 ordinary shares (11.00%) to 100,348,896 ordinary shares (38.86%).

LionOre Australia Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 65,217,391 ordinary shares (12.55%) to 13,043,478 ordinary shares (8.77%).

A General Meeting will be held at Level 2, 45 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, on 6 September 2006 at 10.00am

RIO Tinto Minerals has revealed plans for an $11 million expansion of its Lake MacLeod salt operation, near Carnarvon.

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

Amana Living (formerly Anglican Homes) has appointed Phillip Schmaal to the position of director corporate services.