Staff Reporters

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

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.

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.

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.

Has finalised arrangements to raise a total of $15.1 million.

SALTER Point-based health care company MEDEC Ltd says it has finalised the acquisition of 51 per cent of Singapore health group, Body Contours Pte Ltd.

ASX code: EHL, Issue price: $2.10 - $2.50, First day's close: $1.795, Principal activities: rental of heavy earthmoving equipment to customers in the mining industry in Australia and Indonesia, Corpor

Sheila Payne has recently joined The Vines Resort & Country Club as sales manager – conference and catering.

Help for non-profit organisations to understand their fringe benefits tax concessions and obligations. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76166.htm Published: July 21 2006

Trent Capital Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

M&G Investment Funds increased its relevant interest from 14,288,357 ordinary shares (6.13%) to 16,325,000 ordinary shares (7.00%).

Straits Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 105,153,198 ordinary shares (70.83%) to 106,718,807 ordinary shares (71.88%).

Has received notice that Errigal Limited has commenced court proceedings against it in the NSW Supreme Court.

A General Meeting will be held at Level 2, 45 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Western Australia at 10am (Perth Time) on Friday, 18 August 2006.

HIGH-PROFILE lawyer Patti Chong has made the decision to leave her position as a senior prosecutor in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and establish her own practice.

Established in the 1940s, this business specialises in the manufacture and wholesale of commercial brass door hardware such as hinges, custom hinges, handles, strap bolts, door stops, kick plates, win

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-executiv

Councillors: Brett Davies , Helen Cook , Jo Dawkins , Alan Dodge , Annie Fogarty, John Hanley, AM, Marlene Stafford, Ian Trahar.

Rafidah Aziz, Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia, to speak at the Business Opportunities in Malaysia Seminar organised by the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority and Malaysi