Staff Reporters

Excalibur Mining Corporation Ltd has appointed long-serving director Mark MJ Smith as chairman. The appointment comes after the resignation of Greg Barns as chairman and director of the company.

Supply to the resource industry. Excellent growth. Very high gross profit margin. Export potential just being realised. On track to show EBIT $600,000 plus in current financial year.

Proposed code: IGC Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: gold exploration Corporate: Tony Sage (executive chairman), Nap Mayer (non-executive director), Charles Mostert (non-executive director), Ti

LISTED Perth company Westralian Sands suspended its operations at the Austinh Ilmenite sand mine in central Vietnam this week 10 years ago after ties deteriorated with local partners and a $US2.2 mill

Advice to clients about proposed Government changes to fuel grants with links to available documentation http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/59410.htm Published: April 13 2006

Marble Hill Investments Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 24,000,000 ordinary shares (5.64%)

Barrick Gold Corporation Ltd increased its relevant interest from 55,557,991 ordinary shares (40.63%) to 60,369,142 ordinary shares (44.14%)

Has signed a letter of intent with Atlas Iron Limited to explore for iron ore on Dynasty’s North Shaw Project (E45/2728)

General Meeting will be at 11.00 am on 22 May 2006 at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth

Has completed a placement for 6million ordinary shares at 10 cents per share to raise $600,000 before costs of issue.

PERTH Airport has reported growth in monthly domestic passenger numbers for 43 consecutive months since September 2002.

NEARLY three quarters of Australia’s small to medium-sized enterprises have an “antagonistic” relationship with their bank, according to a new survey.

Marketing and communications expert Nicola Bedwood has been appointed as Ball liaison manager for the 2006 Ronald McDonald House Charities Mercedes Benz Ball.

WHEN I say “success environment” what do you think about? Is it the French Riviera where you are out sunbathing and relaxing?

Intervention services for Greenough Regional Prison, Geraldton, Midwest Murchison Community Drug Service Team - $150,000.00

Capital Group Companies, Inc. ceased to be a substantial shareholder

James Bremner & Janice Ivy Skinner increased its relevant interest from 2,410,000 ordinary shares (5.815%) to 4,410,000 ordinary shares (7.46%)

Daniel Paul Wise changed its relevant interest from 2,995,000 ordinary shares (8.35%) to 3,414,000 ordinary shares (5.78%)

Announced the settlement of the sale of the LifeCare business to Health Networks Australia Pty Ltd.

A General Meeting will be held on Friday 19 May 2006 at 11 am at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 788 Hay Street, Perth.

Croesus Mining NL has appointed Allan Quadrio as managing director after the resignation of Michael Fowler.

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

Proposed code: CDT Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: gold exploration Corporate: Michael Ivey (executive chairman & managing director), Campbell Ansell (non-executive director), Michael Ashfort

Level 2, 45 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS, WA 6009, PO Box 985, NEDLANDS, WA 6909, Ph: (08) 9389 8799, Fax: (08) 9389 8327

This fact sheet provides information about the proposed fuel tax credit record keeping requirements and eligible litres calculation for businesses.

Duketon Consolidated Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 30,000,000 ordinary shares (6.9%)

CaptiveVision Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 62,570,000 ordinary shares (59.8%) to 62,925,000 ordinary shares (60.2%)

116,250 shares and 58,125 options are to be released from escrow on 28 April 2006.

Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at 18 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Western Australia at 10.00am (Perth Time) on Tuesday 16 th May 2006

Has placed 4 million shares at 38 cents each to raise $1,520,000. The placement was undertaken to exempt investors through Hartleys Limited.

Remember the Wizard Cup? Well it’s back, sort of.

Semi - Retire to this gorgeous B&B amongst the trees with separate private guest accommodation and an increasing income of $150,000 plus.