Staff Reporters

FORTESCUE Metals Group Ltd has signed a further three iron ore sales agreements, with three of China’s top 10 steel mills agreeing to take a total of 3 million tonnes per annum, the company says.

Specialises in applications of biological wastewater treatment and water recycling systems. Strong base within the mining industry. Employs two staff and utilises consultants and subcontractors.

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

The Mortgage Force group has appointed Corey Drew as state manager for WA and SA. Based in WA, Mr Drew will be responsible for driving and developing the company in both key markets.

If you are new to Australia, starting a job, returning to the workforce, applying for a government benefit, or going to study at university, this guide will help you understand your obligations and ro

Westpac Nominees Ltd changed its relevant interest from 12,859,600 ordinary shares (13.25%) to 12,964,600 ordinary shares (12.18%)

Announce that it has signed a Subscription Agreement with Lucadia National Corporation for an investment of US$400 million in Fortescue

FEDERAL Labor leader Kim Beazley has announced his party will change its 25-year opposition to uranium mining, if it agrees to scrap its ‘three mines’ policy at the ALP national conference next year.

Frankland River Olive Company has appointed Mark Hohnen as chairman and non-executive director. Mr Hohnen was the founding chairman of both Cape Mentelle Vineyards and Cloudy Bay Vineyards.

Proposed code: IBG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold and base metal explorer and developer, Corporate: Peter Duncombe Bennetto (non-executive chairman), Jonathan Charles Downes (executiv

Meeting solutions specialists Vantage Systems has appointed Paul White as business development manager.

Level 1, 282 Rokeby Road, SUBIACO, WA 6005; PO Box 356, SUBIACO, WA 6904; Ph: (08) 9388 2211, Fax: (08) 9388 2600

THE Department of Consumer and Employment Protection will prosecute Settlers Ridgewood Village Ltd, the operator of the Settlers Ridgewood Rise Lifestyle Village in Ridgewood, near Clarkson, following

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,372,849 ordinary shares (4.94%)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 9,562,407 ordinary shares (6.81%) to 10,966,912 ordinary shares (7.81%)

A General Meeting will be held at The Pilbara Room, Level C, Sheraton Perth Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, on Wednesday, the 16 August 2006 at 10.00am

AUSTRALIANS can learn a lot from Indonesia, least of which is how to be innovative, according to the Australia-Indonesia Business Council.

Like working with pets? Great opportunity. Reduced by $30,000 for urgent sale. Includes all equipment and stock. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co. Business Brokers

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),

Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed two new special counsel in its corporate and commercial department.

Important dates for self preparing businesses, including dates for income tax returns, activity statements and other statements and returns.

Alchemia Limited increased its relevant interest from 107,554,183 ordinary shares (85.49%) to 109,089,793 ordinary shares (86.71%)

Advise that 1,519,995 ordinary fully paid shares are to be released from escrow on August 2.

Clough Limited and Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd have been awarded a $65m contract to design and construct the new Kalgoorlie Reservoir in alliance with the Water Corporation in Western Australia

Has signed a Placement Agreement with the international investment bank Gebhard & Co Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, for the private placement of up to 8.0 million shares at $0.18

FREMANTLE architects Michael Patroni and Richard Longley are giving potential land buyers at LandCorp’s South Beach estate the chance to view sustainable housing concepts for beachside living.

ASX code: SHA, Issue price: $0.20, Corporate: Frank Carr (executive chairman), Brian Martin (director), Bevan Jaggard (director and company secretary), Principal activities: gold exploration, www.shan

The City of Perth Heritage Appeal has appointed Richard Offen as its inaugural executive director. Mr Offen previously spent 14 years as a senior staff member of the UK National Trust.

Level 2, 16 Altona Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005. PO Box 902, WEST PERTH, WA 6872

Upgrade of asphalt paths in Kings Park and Botanic Gardens - Densford Pty Ltd: $110,000.00

Westpac Banking Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 15,953,227 ordinary shares (5.01%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 314,952,434 ordinary shares (84.31%) to 318,988,100 ordinary shares (85.4%)