Staff Reporters

From June 30 2006 a new licensing and registration system applies to all regulated funds that are not self managed superannuation funds.

March Bells Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 13,699,879 ordinary shares (11.1991%)

Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,856,568 ordinary shares (13.09%) to 8,530,000 ordinary shares (14.22%)

15 million unlisted options, issued on 27 April 2005 and restricted for 12 months from the date of issue, were released from ASX escrow conditions on 27 April 2006

An Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held on 12 July 2006 at 10.00am in the Boardroom, on Ground Floor, 45 Richardson Street, West Perth Western Australia 6005

This last Note comes from the "Bizarre File" of Lighter Note subjects and concerns the release of four mobile ring tones by accounting body, CPA Australia.

Industrial products. This fully managed company has experienced steady growth for the past 18 years with estimated 2006 EBIT of $1.23 million on sales of $9 million.

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

C/- Alchemia Ltd, 3 Hi-Tech Court, Brisbane Technology Park, EIGHT MILE PLAINS, QLD, 4113

Air charter services for the Carnarvon Magistrate in Pilbara Region - Tropicair Services Pty Ltd: $571,680.00

Henderson Global Investors Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Troppo Resources Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,435,714 ordinary shares (11.09%)

GC & JM Steinepreis, Oakhurst Enterprises Pty Ltd, Leisurewest Consulting Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 25,000,000 ordinary shares (8.18%) to 29,300,000 ordinary shares (9.58%)

In the matter of Ventures Holding P.L and EPIC Sulawesi Gas P.L. and Energy World Corp Ltd and Energy Equity Holdings P.L. - Parties continue various undertakings until 27/07/06.

Has agreed with a facilitator on behalf of several private investors to an issue of up to 26,000,000 shares at a price of 3.5 cents per share to raise $910,000.

“I AM not a businessman.

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

The Novita Group has appointed Fay Watkins as office administrator.

The Bulletin board for tax agents comprises news items relevant to tax agents and is regularly revised. Updated to include deadline for activity statement updates - June 12 2006.

The State Government has added $2.15million to the campaign to eradicate starlings, one of the world's worst pests.

Perth-based engineering and development company GRD Ltd's subsidiary GRD Minproc has been issued a $10.9 million performance bond with a landmark tenor of six years by the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation.

Felix Hill Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Suncorp Metway Investment Management became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,163,642 ordinary shares (5.25%)

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,733,000 ordinary shares (5.6%) to 5,173,297 ordinary shares (7.7%)

UBS Nominees Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 11,256,574 ordinary shares (7.12%) to 9,087,132 ordinary shares (5.75%)

Has signed its first agreement for distribution of R-Salbutamol animal growth agents. The Agreement formalises the Heads of Agreement signed in December 2005

An Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held at the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club , Dalkeith at 10.00am on 6th July 2006

I WRITE in response to Wilson Tuckey's letter of June 1. Solar (PV) and wind power are energy sources that are driven by nuclear energy already.

Specialises in turnkey design/construct projects in upgrading mineral processing plants. High reputation and proven profitability.

Proposed code: GEM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: diamond exploration, Corporate: Monty House (chairman); Les Field (technical director); Anthony Short (non-executive director); Peter Hwan

SEVEN Western Australian companies have been acknowledged for their role in developing an innovative and prosperous local food industry with the awarding of grants under the state government's WA Food

Sewer & drainage works: Underground Services Australia Pty Ltd - $217,543.70