Staff Reporters

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),

URANIUM explorer and developer Aura Energy Ltd has advised that its initial public offer has closed substantially oversubscribed.

SOUTH Perth-based diversified resources player Aquila Resources Ltd has announced the approval by creditors of Pasminco Group Companies of a $14 million dividend payment to Aquila.

Macquarie Bank Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Investors Mutual Ltd increased its relevant interest from 4,660,797 ordinary shares (13.14%) to 5,116,233 ordinary shares (14.23%)

Linq Group (Ashdon Nominees Pty Ltd) decreased its relevant interest from 14,734,273 ordinary shares (17.0%) to 13,234,273 ordinary shares (15.27%)

A General Meeting (whose Shares are to be cancelled) is to be held at RFC Corporate Finance, Level 8, QV1, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth, on Thursday, 15 June 2006 at 2.15pm

RIVERTON MLA Tony McRae has filled the cabinet vacancy resulting from the resignation of John D'Orazio.

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Proposed code: AVD, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: Alex Bajada (chairman), Anthony Short (managing director), Gordon Sklenka (non-executive director), Si

Shelley Reys has been appointed as deputy chair of the National Australia Day Council.

Information on the proposed effective life reviews for various segments of the manufacturing industry.

Supply and delivery of various analogue and digital handsets to suit Ericsson MD110 PBX - Converged Networks Pty Ltd $471,825.00

North Sound Capital LLC became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,800,000 ordinary shares (9.96%)

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 12,475,138 ordinary shares (6.53%) to 16,663,784 ordinary shares (8.72%)

Austral-Asia Resources & Infrastructural Investments Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 20,500,000 ordinary shares (13.8%) to 20,500,000 ordinary shares (11.81%)

Has finalised a share placement of a total of 22 million fully paid shares at an issue price of 95¢ per share to raise $20.9 million.

THE state government has launched a study into which Perth-based industries may benefit from relocating to the South West.

Well-established business with a long and profitable history. Located in a growing South West location. Multiple product lines and repeat clientele. Plant and stock only.

Proposed code: MMR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: pooled development fund, Corporate: Seng Yap (chairman), David Breeze (executive director), Charles Murphey (executive director), K.O Yap

IT was reported 10 years ago that former federal opposition leader Dr John Hewson would run new resource funds management business, Churchill Funds Management, owned by Churchill Resources, a Perth-ba

PERTH Airport has posted a record 452,071 passengers travelling through the domestic terminals in April, up 11.9 per cent on the same month last year.

M&G Investment Funds increased its relevant interest from 25,962,436 ordinary shares (10.65%) to 32,629,025 ordinary shares (12.23%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 84,102,017 ordinary shares (22.51%) to 88,352,280 ordinary shares (23.65%)

Annual General Meeting is to be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, on 19th June 2006 at 10.00am

Announce a capital raising of $5.36 million managed by Intersuisse Corporate, comprising: A placement to Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, A placement to Sempra Metals & Concentrates, A corporate fundr

PERCEPTION can be everything in business; it can make you or destroy you.

Proposed code: TRF, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold copper uranium exploration, Corporate: Ian Finch (managing director), Shane Sadleir (non-executive director), Neil McKay (non-executi

Leading general insurance broker, Nexus (Aust) Pty Ltd, has appointed Greg Norrish as development manager.

A contract has been signed with Dun and Bradstreet for the provision of services to run a debt referral pilot but we are not selling debt; any uncollected debt will remain the responsibility of the Ta

HET No 1 Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 13,187,656 ordinary shares (5.01%)

Sum Meng Fong increased its relevant interest from 23,300,000 ordinary shares (6.68%) to 29,690,000 ordinary shares (8.34%)