Staff Reporters

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

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.

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.

Level 1, 30 Terrace Road, EAST PERTH, WA 6004

The Bulletin board for tax agents comprises news items relevant to tax agents. Updated to notify tax agents that the Tax Agent Infoline is unavailable on Saturday, August 5 2006.

As part of an Investor Relations series of events, PPR is hosting a showcase of four of Perth’s leading junior resources companies, August 22 at Chifley on the Terrace.

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%).

URANIUM mining company U308 has appointed Stephen Mann as managing director.

THE state government has announced its intention to create biotechnology industry clusters and technology parks, as well as providing support for clinical trials and the development of biotherapeutics

Proposed code: GRL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium and base metal exploration, Corporate: David Steinepreis (non-executive chairman), Matthew Sheldrick (CEO), Gregory English (non-e

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This provides you with information about the proposed changes to the excise system. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/74122.htm Published: August 10 2006

Department of Land Information - Midland - new workstations for ground floor north internal fit out – UCI = $170,753.00

Macquarie Bank Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,000,000 ordinary shares (6.04%).

Ospraie Management LLC increased its relevant interest from 48,408,128 ordinary shares (13.72%) to 63,348,950 ordinary shares (14.60%).

Announce the placement of up to 20,000,000 million shares at 30 cents per share to raise up to $6 million.

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.

Mintails Investments Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 114,412,043 ordinary shares (90.94%) to 116,205,971 ordinary shares (92.36%).

Straits Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 124,876,973 ordinary shares (81.90%) to 143,129,284 ordinary shares (93.87%).

Its 60% owned subsidiary company, PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd has today signed an agreement with the Monash University Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories (MISCL).

Announced the cancellation of the General Meeting of Mount Gibson shareholders, due to have been held on Friday August 11, 2006.

PERTH-BASED heavy mineral sands explorer OmegaCorp Ltd has announced the final details for the float of its wholly-owned, uranium-focused, subsidiary Mantra Resources Ltd, aiming to raise $6.4 million

ASX code: FWL, Issue price: $0.20, First days close: $0.20, Principal activities: yalgoo iron project, Corporate: Robert H Duffin (non-executive chairman), Brett Manning (managing director), Barry E W