Staff Reporters

Advise that 150,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 21 July 2006

A General Meeting will be held at the Mezzanine Level, BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth, on 14 August 2006 at 10.00am

HBF managing director Mike Gurry has announced plans to retire from the organisation within the next 12 months.

Proposed code: RDS, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: nickel copper gold exploration, Corporate: David Groves (chairman), Anthony Ailakis (managing director), Juan Olivero (non-executive direc

Mark Hewitt has been appointed as general manager sales and operation for Australian Finance Group (AFG).

Board of directors: Dr Wally Cox – chairman , Ian Anderson, Terry Budge, Ricky Burges, , Ian Carter, Ian Laurence, Maxine Murray, Dr David Smith, Dr Michael Stanford.

Shares in CuDeco Ltd - the company formerly known as Australian Mining Investments - plunged more than 55 per cent following an update on the mining explorer's Rocklands copper project.

Australia's biggest towel company, Canning Vale Weaving Mills Ltd, is to make about 140 staff redundant as part of a move to shift production offshore.

GBS Gold International Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,000,000 ordinary shares (5.16%)

Osprale Management LLC increased its relevant interest from 14,300,510 ordinary shares (6.14%) to 17,457,139 ordinary shares (7.50%)

Merger between NuStar Mining Corporation Limited and Intrepid Minerals Corporation was completed on 4 July 2006.

Announced Cable Accessories Holdings Pty Ltd acquisition was completed, 3rd July.

A General Meeting will be held at the Celtic Club, Function Room, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on 9 August 2006 at 10.00am.

BIOTECH company Chemeq Ltd has announced that it had achieved a gross revenue in excess of $4 million, and possessed more than $28 million in cash reserves, satisfying the final milestone covenant in

Long established, one owner. Well branded and recognised sporting and recreational product manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler. Business enjoys the benefit of trademarked brands and products.

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

Ros Worthington– chief executive, Carol Wainwright – executive officer, Ross Taylor – chairman, Malcolm Day, John Stott, Marie-Anne Keefe, Kobi Devenish, Melina Dichiera, Jill Nash, Carol Bishop, Tony

Explains the income you declare, deductions and credits you can claim, and records you need to keep if you hold shares or convertible notes as an investment.

Westpac Banking Corporation ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Worldwide Homeloans Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,375,392 ordinary shares (5.17%)

Mark Christopher Jobling increased its relevant interest from 4,340,000 ordinary shares (5.45%) to 4,428,401 ordinary shares (5.57%)

Advise that 1,100,00 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 14 July 2006.

Sale of cabling infrastructure business to KLM Group has been completed

MANDURAH rail line workers face fines for up to $28,000 each for striking, following the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s first use of its new powers.

Under management. Closely aligned to automotive industry. Impeccable operation. Services a loyal customer base nationally via 200 distributors. Excellent website allows customer online purchasing.

Proposed code: RDS, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: nickel copper gold exploration, Corporate: David Groves (chairman), Anthony Ailakis (managing director), Juan Olivero (non-executive direc

RE/MAX Commercial has appointed sales associates Pasquale Cianfagna and Conray Passaris as directors of the company, giving them equity and a part-ownership.

A primary producer is an individual, a trust or a company carrying on a business of primary production. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/ 66037.htm Published: July 1 2006

EBRC Pty Ltd & Omen Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 13,188,430 ordinary shares (5.72%)

Dundee Corporation & each of its associates increased its relevant interest from 33,311,585 ordinary shares (9.56%) to 38,674,365 ordinary shares (10.76%)

Entrust Private Wealth Management Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 8,956,000 ordinary shares (12.27%) to 8,061,614 ordinary shares (11.04%)

Advises that its wholly owned subsidiary, aiConstruction has agreed indicative terms to purchase 100% of the share capital of Cimeco Group Pty Ltd