Staff Reporters

Announced on 29 June 2006 that it had reached a settlement with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. The Federal Court today determined a total penalty of $500,000 is payable by Chemeq.

Have issued 6,389,000 shares at 18cents per share, to raise $1,150,000, to industry and sophisticated investors of BBY Limited

THERE appears to be a missing element from the proposal detailed in your the article “Quay complaints lead to a change of plan” (WA Business News, July 27).

ASX code: MIN, Issue price: $0.90, First day’s close: $1.14, Principal activities: mining services and processing, Corporate: Michael Kiernan (non-executive chairman), Peter Wade (executive director &

Thomas Hall and Merrilynn Walker have been reappointed to the Bunbury Water Board (Aqwest) for a period of three years.

Jul 2006. The Tax Office has released a new publication Fringe benefits tax for non-profit organisations. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76660.htm Published: July 21 2006

Jackson Street Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 22,000,000 ordinary shares (9.67%).

Mathews Capital Partners Sabre Fund increased its relevant interest from 40,326,560 ordinary shares (14.98%) to 46,532,799 ordinary shares (17.28%).

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (“Mt Gibson”) has announced that it intends to make a conditional takeover offer for all of the shares in Aztec Resources Limited (ASX/AIM Code: AZR) (“Aztec”).

A General Meeting will be held at Hotel Grand Chancellor, 707 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia 6005 on 18 August 2006 at 11.00am

COLES Myer has axed its Kmart and Bi-Lo brands as part of its biggest strategic overhaul in 20 years.

Specialised furniture for expanding market sector of hospitality and aged care. Australia-wide offices and distribution. Turnover over $8 million per annum.

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

Members and the organisations they represent on the National Tax Liaison Group Promoter Penalty Codesign sub-committee, a sub-committee of the National Tax Liaison Group (NTLG).

MODAL is a Perth-based boutique consultancy specialising in improving organisation effectiveness through people.

Tennat Creek Gold Ltd increased its relevant interest from 74,366,157 ordinary shares (13.30%) to 75,616,157 ordinary shares (13.45%).

CBH Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,800,027 ordinary shares (37.78%) to 13,149,143 ordinary shares (38.74%).

Advises that 16,383,420 unquoted fully paid shares are due to be released from escrow on August 10, 2006

Have arranged placement of 4,000,000 shares at 13 cents to to clients of Shaw Stockbroking Limited.

IT is expected fast-growing engineering firm WorleyParsons will be named as the successful bidder for Western Australia’s largest waste management project later this month.

THE work of finance managers in family businesses is often hampered by business owners who wish to keep family affairs confidential and are reluctant to share financial information essential for busin

Jo Harrison-Ward has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia.

This document will help you to understand how HELP debts will be repaid in the 2006-07 income year. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76482.htm Published: July 25 2006

Mere View Investments Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,953,791 ordinary shares (5.6%).

Glencore International AG increased its relevant interest from 228,149,779 ordinary shares (49.65%) to 236,202,085 ordinary shares (50.79%).

CJT Investments LLC decreased its relevant interest from 8,000,000 ordinary shares (10.6%) to 7,000,000 ordinary shares (6.21%).

A General Meeting will be held at the Rydges Hotel, corner Hay and King Streets, Perth, on 24 August 2006 commencing at 9am

JOHN Howard this week confirmed he would lead the government to the next federal election and not step aside to allow his long-serving deputy and treasurer, Peter Costello, to take over the reigns.

Long established, owned by one proprietor. Well branded and recognised sporting and recreational product manufacturer, retailer/wholesaler. A market leader in its field in WA.

Proposed code: LBT, Issue price: $0.20 , Principal activities: development of technology for use in the automation of microbiology laboratory processing, Corporate: Lusia Guthrie (managing director),

Bulletin to inform tax practitioners of the most recent updates to ato.gov.au – July 20 2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/77043.htm Published: July 26 2006

Supply and delivery of Fasinex Drench for use on livestock to prevent Liver Fluke - Novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty Ltd: $117,084.00