Staff Reporters

PERTH-BASED listed investment manager WRF Securities has launched a syndicate to buy 20 hectares of land at Southern River, 19 kilometres from Perth.

THE Australian Taxation Office’s recent ruling on the treatment of deposits for GST will hit SME cash flows.

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-exec

Tourism Western Australia has welcomed five new members to its board: John Spence of KARMA Developments; Gail Reynolds-Adamson, director of Kepa Kurl Pty Ltd; Howard Cearns, founder and chairman of br

Tax rates that apply for your individual 2005-06 tax return. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76072.htm Published: June 22 2006

The Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) is hosting a luncheon seminar with the above theme, July 19 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Cazaly Resources Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,000,000 ordinary shares (27.26%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 102,720,816 ordinary shares (81.64%) to 104,731,426 ordinary shares (83.24%)

Proposes to raise a further $1.5 million by way of share placement to fund the expansion of its exploration focus

A General Meeting will be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on 24 July at 11.00am

CURTIN University researchers have made an exciting discovery that will surprise mine workers and kangaroos alike.

High profile retail communications outlet located in major shopping centre. Easily run and the bonus of trailing commissions. Lee Goldstein: 9204 3533 Zircom Business Marketing

Proposed code: SHA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, (08) 9225 5544, The company aims to raise $2.6 million

Marissa Bechta, who joined Cooper Partners upon its formation in July 2005, has been promoted to principal of the firm.

Capital gains and capital losses can be complicated to work out. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/76076.htm Published: June 22 2006

Vasse research station - construction of dairy: Cimeco Group Pty Ltd - $796,301.00

R.A. & H.M. Healy increased its relevant interest from 38,200,000 ordinary shares (not advised%) to 60,000,000 ordinary shares (9.4%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 200,007,232 ordinary shares (53.54%) to 207,404,762 ordinary shares (55.52%)

Advises that 33,500,008 Ordinary Shares will be released from voluntary escrow today.

Has completed a placement of 17,713,333 ordinary shares at 15 pence to institutional clients of Mirabaud Securities Limited in London to raise approximately £2.65 million (before issue costs).

PRIVATE equity investors Archer Capital and Pacific Equity Partners are aiming to double their money after West Perth-based earthmoving equipment supplier, Emeco Holdings Ltd, launched its initial pub

Specialises in turnkey design/construct projects in upgrading mineral processing plants. Buyer must be a mechanical engineer with min.

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),

Deloitte’s Perth office has appointed Craig Byron as director corporate finance.

Young people entering the workforce for the first time, or earning income from investments, can obtain information on their tax obligations through the youth page on the main Tax Office website.

Curtin University of Technology is hosting a public lecture on the above topic, July 4 at Curtin University in Bentley.

Entek Energy Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,400,5000 ordinary shares (6.28%)

Best Dynamic Services Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,058,149 ordinary shares (22.78%) to 14,780,149 ordinary shares (25.77%)

Has today extended the offer period for its bid for The Australian Gas Light Company (AGL). The offer now closes at 7.00pm (Sydney time) on 31 July 2006

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Mill Street, Perth, at 11.00am on 27 July 2006

ARAFURA Resources NL has appointed Gavin Lockyer to the position of chief financial officer, replacing George Bauk.

Established business specialising in the supply and fit of tyres under the Bridgestone Tyre name.