Staff Reporters

Advise the successful completion of a placement of 8 million ordinary shares at $1.50 to raise $12m. The shares were placed to institution and sophisticated investors and the Pendelum Capital

LISTED technology company Advanced Ocular Systems Ltd (formerly Regenera Ltd) has announced a major restructuring and cost-cutting that included the closure of its corporate headquarters near Boston a

Long history of profit and awards. Vehicles are in top condition. Owner retiring and will train. Plant $200,000. Netting $135,000. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

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),

PRIME Minister John Howard privately signalled a wish to maintain the $800 million a year diesel fuel rebate, this week, 10 years ago.

For use by funds to assist with completion of 2006 fund income tax and regulatory returns. NAT 1601-6.2006. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/72000.htm Published: June 26 2006

World Power Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Futuris Corporation Ltd, Hatmore Pty Ltd & it associates increased its relevant interest from 158,229,103 ordinary shares (61.92%) to 169,268,098 ordinary shares (66.24%)

Lim Asia Arbitrage Fund Inc, Long Investment International Ltd, Lim Advisors Ltd & George Dong changed its relevant interest from 2,443,000 ordinary shares (13.0%) to 2,443,000 ordinary shares (11.87%

Has entered into an agreement to acquire Specialized Tank Cleaning Services Pty Ltd for $4.4M. The acquisition is expected to be completed on 1 July 2006.

Pack your lycra and helmet, the Asthma Foundation of WA is on the hunt for individuals to join a team for its 14-day cycle through Vietnam tour in October.

HEATHER Jones started Success Transport in August 2004 with a vision to provide high quality, timely transport services to a wide range of industries, while also working to change the community percep

Proposed code: YRR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Denis McInerney (non-executive chairman), John Geary (executive director and company secretary), David Dre

O’Donnell Griffin has appointed Rod Evans to the position of state manager WA.

OYSTER Consulting is a successful Western Australian-based management consultancy, specialising in the natural resources sector internationally, including mining, minerals and oil and gas.

Provision of an integrated corporate network management solution - ASG (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd: $252,036.00

Aqulia Resources Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,222,222 ordinary shares (10.00%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 237,017,984 ordinary shares (63.45%) to 261,814,115 ordinary shares (70.09%)

Advises that on 4 July 2006, 1,050,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow.

A General Meeting will be held at held at BDO, Level 8, 256 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia at 10.00am on 31 July 2006.

I WRITE in response to the letter written by Liberal Party State President, Danielle Blain.

Under management. Well-established, excellent presentation, multi-site operation with store managers and technical professionals employed.

Proposed code: EKM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Richard Revelins (non-executive chairman), Richard Harris (managing director), Russell Davis (exploration dir

WESTERN Australian-based Orbital Engine Corporation sold 20 revolutionary orbital-engine cars to the federal government this week, 10 years ago, for use by its car fleet manager, Dasfleet.

For use by companies, trusts and superannuation funds to assist with completion of 2006 Losses schedule. NAT 4088-6.2006.

Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

MBM Corporation Pty Ltd & Chaos Investments Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 18,263,400 ordinary shares (11.01%) to 19,563,400 ordinary shares (11.69%)

Foster Stockbroking Nominees Pty Ltd & Cranport Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 2,031,721 ordinary shares (9.87%) to 2,031,721 ordinary shares (8.19%)

Has executed a Letter of Intent to acquire the business and key assets of Baxall Australia Pty Ltd from Baxall UK.

The Wyllie Group has appointed Ben Batholomaeus as its general manager, assets, and Craig Coleman as a senior adviser.

WESTERN Australian businesses remain the most optimistic in the country, particularly those in the resources sector, despite a fall-off after recent market volatility.

ASX code: GLA, First days open: $0.15, First days close: $0.145, Principal activities: nickel, gold and uranium explorer, Corporate: John Palermo (director & company secretary), Mark O’Malley (directo