Staff Reporters

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

Seashells Hospitality Group has appointed Sunny Sardana to the position of general manager at Seashells Caves House in Yallingup. Mr Sardana has over 25 years’ experience in senior hotel management.

GOING through her paces with her favourite dressage steed, Wilson, Mary Ipkendanz looks like any other rider enjoying the freedom and thrill of the sport.

For use by companies to assist with completion of 2006 tax returns. NAT 0669-6.2006 http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/71938.htm Published: June 23 2006

Vladimir Nikolaenko became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,859,787 ordinary shares (6.59%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 202,219,698 ordinary shares (55.52%) to 215,077,431 ordinary shares (57.58%)

Has completed a placement of 13.3 million shares at a price of 3 cents per share to raise $400,000

A General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, Perth, on 27 July 2006, at 10.00am

OTTOMAN Energy Ltd has announced a placement of 29 million shares, allowing the company to further develop its offshore oil sites in the Philippines.

Coin operated auto hand-held car wash 200 kilometres south-west of Perth. Five yrs old, four hours labour time per week needed to service carwash. $600-$800 net/week.

Proposed code: FLR, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: producer of olive oil, Corporate: Mark Hohnen (chairman), David Carr (managing director), Mervyn Lange (non-executive director), Craig Rea

Precious Metals Australia Ltd has made several new appointments to the team dedicated to reopening the Windimurra vanadium mine in WA.

The amendments to the loss recoupment rules for companies relate to the tests certain companies must apply when seeking to deduct tax losses, net capital losses, foreign losses and bad debts.

The Rural Media Association of WA is hosting a luncheon event with special guest Dr John Keniry, July 19 at the Royal Perth Golf Club.

Leon Pretorius increased its relevant interest from 41,500,000 ordinary shares (6.73%) to 50,000,000 ordinary shares (7.97%)