Staff Reporters

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

Australian Public Trustees Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,896,800 ordinary shares (14.73%).

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 318,988,100 ordinary shares (85.4%) to 324,511,933 ordinary shares (86.87%).

Advise that 61,750 shares and 30,875 options (expiry 30 June 2007)are to be released from escrow on 3 August 2006

A General Meeting will be held at Level 8, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on Wednesday 23 August 2006 at 10.00am

WHILE you wouldn’t quite bill it as WA’s corporate mastermind (now there’s an idea), the charity fund raiser Variety Club’s upcoming quiz night has a bit of that competitive element.

Cash buyer seeking business that demonstrates reasonable profits with good future prospects. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co. Business Brokers

Graeme Parsons has been appointed as chief operating officer for Caspian Oil & Gas Ltd.

If you are a temporary resident of Australia, you may not have to pay tax on certain foreign income. This guide outlines the effect of recent changes on the tax treatment of employee share schemes.

Merril Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,000,000 ordinary shares (11.37%).

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 110,785,903 ordinary shares (88.05%) to 112,547,480 ordinary shares (89.45%).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 29,996,557 ordinary shares (11.1%) to 23,984,990 ordinary shares (8.35%).

Its subsidiary, CIVMEC Construction and Engineering ty Ltd (CIVMEC) has been awarded a significant construction project by BH Billiton. This project is valued at just over $20 million.

Advises that on July 25, 2006, it issued and allotted 5,555,555 fully paid shares in the issued capital of Strategic Minerals Corporation N L at a price of 18 cents per share to Oxiana Exploration Pty

SUBIACO-BASED surfwear and motor scooter company, Optima Corporation Ltd, says it has received an order for an additional 132 Vmoto scooters from a US dealer.

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

FORMER counsel assisting the Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry, Toni Lucev, has been named as the first Perth-based federal magistrate.

Supply of photographic materials - Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd & Independent Photographic Supplies Pty Ltd: $1,327,711.10

Destra Corporation Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,000,000 ordinary shares (11.00%).

Mark Christopher Jobling increased its relevant interest from 4,428,401 ordinary shares (5.57%) to 4,528,401 ordinary shares (5.7%).

Advise that 550,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on or after 31 July 2006.

A General Meeting will be held at Level 1, 16 Ord Street, West Perth at 9am on Tuesday 29 August 2006.

Falcon Minerals Ltd managing director Richard Diermajer has boosted his indirect interest in the company by acquiring 367,000 shares to the value of $178,855.

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

WA’s new electricity retailer, Synergy, has appointed Ken Nylander as its inaugural customer advocate.

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

The American Chamber of Commerce, together with the West Australian Ballet, is hosting a ‘Visions for the Future’ luncheon with guest speaker Dr Ken Michael, August 16 at the Sheraton Hotel.