Staff Reporters

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

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.

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.

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%)

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

Link Traers (Australia) Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,150,000 ordinary shares (8.6%)

Has completed a $165,000 (before costs) capital raising with the issue of 750,000 shares at 22 cents

An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at Level 40, Exchange Plaza, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, on Friday August 18 at 12.00pm

Cooper Energy Ltd director Robert Kirtlan has reduced his indirect interest in the company by 1.3 million shares for a consideration $627,750 through an on market trade.

Caravan park and chalet accommodation venture set on 18.41 hectare site boasting prime river frontage, modern residence, cafe, nine-hole golf course, private boat ramp.

Proposed code: RIA, Issue price: $0.30, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: Ted Jacobson (non-executive chairman), Greg Munyard (managing director), Laurie Brown (non-executive d

Jacki Suckling has joined Emirates’ Perth team as sales executive.

An interim measure is available for those tax agents experiencing problems when lodging company and trust returns using ANZSIC code 62400.

The Association of Consulting Engineers Australia, Master Builders Association, The Property Council and The Royal Institute of Architects are hosting a luncheon focusing on the WA property and infras