Staff Reporters

Indian Ocean Resources Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Crosby Orchard Fund Inc, Eskdale Petroleum Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 19,150,000 ordinary shares (9.99%) to 22,425,000 ordinary shares (11.23%)

Orion Equities Ltd, Queste Comm Ltd, Farooq Khan, Island Aust PL, Skin-Plex Labs PL, The Essential Earth PL decreased its relevant interest from 3,982,968 ordinary shares (8.127%) to 2,984,668 ordinar

Intends to adjourn its Annual and Special Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2006 to Tuesday, June 6, 2006.

PERTH-BASED property developer Finbar International Ltd has sold out its latest apartment release, Domus Apartments on Hay Street, Perth, in the first weekend on offer.

Long established nursery business. Abundant room to expand and diversify. Near new 4 bed brick and tile air conditioned home.

Pre-eminent vanadium expert, Les Ford, has been appointed as senior technical consultant for Precious Metals Australia Ltd.

THE Federal Court paved the way for Western Australian investors to launch a $5 million class action against New Zealand Guardian Trust, the company that allegedly had been “trustee” for the $2.2 mill

Principal Analyst Programmer Service, Merenzo Dealings Pty Ltd $366,080.00

Rockdale Capital Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 20,456,577 ordinary shares (5.9%) to 25,456,577 ordinary shares (7.4%)

Fairmount Investments Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 4,950,000 ordinary shares (6.78%) to 5,700,000 ordinary shares (7.81%)

Announce that along with its 100% subsidiary, NeuroSolutions Ltd have finalised a Collaboration Agreement, including a clinical development plan & commercial exploitation plan with Sosei Co. Ltd

Has agreed to place 9.98 million ordinary shares at 8 cents per share to raise approximately $760,000 after costs

IINET Ltd has announced chairman Peter Harley has taken on the role of executive chairman. He will act as an executive within the business for as long as required.

Proposed code: MMB, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: base and precious metals exploration, Corporate: Dr Keith P Watkins (managing director), Ralph R G Porter (technical director), Max D J Co

CAPS Australia has appointed Witek Zabielski to the position of manager heavy industrial solutions.

Update on CGT developments during the 2005-06 income year. Current as at April 30 2006.http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/61279.htmPublished: May 5 2006

Mulloway Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 68,996,368 ordinary shares (54.84%) to 71,046,253 ordinary shares (56.47%)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 4,409,925 ordinary shares (6.26%) to 3,605,974 ordinary shares (5.12%)

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, at 10:00 am on 12 June 2006

PERTH-BASED property developer Aspen Group has announced that the carrying value of its Perth CBD office property, Septimus Roe Square, on Adelaide Terrace, has increased $20 million, to $50.2 million

Perfectly located well established bicycle shop with excellent range of bicycles and accessories. Strong history of performance. Opportunity for profit growth.

Tim Shanahan, chief executive officer of WA’s Chamber of Minerals & Energy, has been appointed as chairman of the Australia Day Council.

WYLLIE Group formed a venture with Monteath Properties to develop a $130 million residential village at North Fremantle this week, 10 years ago.

Replacement of nominated air conditioners to schools, Mine Trades & Services $108,100.00

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,175,000 ordinary shares (6.32%)

Sandvik AB increased its relevant interest from 21,618,224 ordinary shares (23.23%) to 22,596,442 ordinary shares (24.28%)

Advise that voluntary escrow restrictions in respect of 1,200,000 ordinary fully paid shares will cease on 20 May 2006.

Has reached an in-principle agreement with Hartleys Limited to raise $12.4 million through the placement of 95,000,000 shares, predominately to British, North American, Asian and domestic institutiona

THE Australian International Air Services Commission (IASC) has approved Qantas’ applications that will enable Jetstar to operate long-haul international services from Australia to South-East Asia, Ja

Proposed code: GGG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold explorer, Corporate: Simon Cato (chairman), Jeremy Whybrow (executive director), Miles Guy (non-executive director), Bruce Acutt (com