Staff Reporters

THE state government will spend $14.5 million on rail transport near Greenbushes to transfer timber haulage from roads onto trains.

Bunbury-based specialised instrument and electrical contractors, servicing major mining companies within the South West region of WA.

Alliance Investment & Retirement Services has appointed Stephanie Taylor as a senior client adviser.

112 Cambridge Street, WEST LEEDERVILLE, WA 6007, PO Box 1141, WEST LEEDERVILLLE, WA 6901, Ph: (08) 9489 2000, Fax: (08) 9489 2088

The Government announced on December 1 2005 a number of technical amendments to the tax consolidation regime for wholly owned groups.

WEST Perth-based geothermal and mineral exploration company, Green Rock Energy Ltd, has raised $310,250 through a share placement, to be used for the company’s working capital.

Allan Thomas Harris ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Crawley Investments Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 17,195,002 ordinary shares (7.79%) to 18,545,125 ordinary shares (8.40%).

FMR Corp and FIL changed its relevant interest from 3,350,000 ordinary shares (6.67%) to 3,350,000 ordinary shares (5.32%).

THE federal government this week introduced a $2,000 subsidy for motorists to convert their cars to run on LPG and $1,000 on the purchase of new factory-fitted LPG powered vehicles.

Editors comment = OUR annual branding survey always generates a lot of feedback and a little criticism. This year is no different.

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

After three and a half years away from the Novotel Vines Resort, Verleen Slako has returned to head the leisure and inbound department as director of sales.

This fact sheet will help trustees of superannuation funds to claim this exemption in the fund’s income tax return. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77427.htm Published: August 11 2006

Supply of Cisco Equipment – NMAHS - IBM Australia Pty Ltd = $269,131.56

The Goldman Sachs Group became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 58,064,518 ordinary shares (15.49%).

Lehman Brothers Prime Brokers Nominees increased its relevant interest from 68,656,939 ordinary shares (5.94%) to 161,306,352 ordinary shares (13.96%).

A General Meeting will be held at London House, Conference Room, Ground Floor, 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth on 4 September, 2006 commencing at 10.30 am

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.

George Beever, a former Westpoint manager who set up his own finance business after the property group's collapse, is accused of failing to tell his new clients they could get out of contracts.

KLHMA Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,933,333 ordinary shares (11.004%).

McNeil Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,813,831 ordinary shares (6.19%) to 12,988,813 ordinary shares (7.44%).

Capital Trust Holdings AG decreased its relevant interest from 85,000,000 ordinary shares (18.83%) to 79,394,329 ordinary shares (16.87%).

Has concluded a contract acquiring 50% of West Australian sterile barrier & packaging products manufacturer, Ampack Medical Pty Ltd (Ampack).

PERTH house prices have risen by 36.6 per cent since the June 2005 quarter, making it the second most expensive city behind Sydney in terms of house prices.

Exclusive north of river, coastal territory covering four suburbs. Nets $150+ with growth potential. Secure business with excellent RoI.

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