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Proposed code: EAR, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: gold, nickel and copper exploration, Corporate: Peter Andrews (executive chairman), Ernst Kohler (managing director), Peter Stedwell (non-

Dr Wal Anderson, principal research officer in cropping systems agronomy with the Department of Agriculture, has been awarded an adjunct professorship in the UWA School of Plan Biology.

Board of directors; Ross Bradley – president, David McAuliffe – vice-president, Paul Butler – honorary treasurer, Shirley Houston – honorary secretary.

Engineering Consultancy Services, Sequoia Smart Solutions Pty Ltd $123,000.00

Oakhurst Enterprises Pty Ltd, Leisureneet Consulting Pty Ltd, G & L Steinepreis became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 17,500,000 ordinary shares (5.11%)

Barrick Gold Corporation increased its relevant interest from 20,309,576 ordinary shares (14.85%) to 24,770,057 ordinary shares (18.11%)

Ascent Capital Pty Ltd, David & Garry Steinepreis, Hugh Warner decreased its relevant interest from 4,307,803 ordinary shares (12.68%) to 3,812,469 ordinary shares (11.22%)

Announce that it has arranged the placement of 4.8 million shares at 85 cents each to raise A$ 4,080,000. The placement is being undertaken through Dundee Securities Ltd, a Canadian broking firm.

WESTERN Australian engineering firm AGC has won an $11 million contract to fabricate a mobile biofuels plant for Natural Fuel Australia’s $45 million biodiesel facility in Darwin.

Well established and profitable in the northern suburbs. Excellent reputation and regular repeat work.

Accent Resources NL has engaged Chris Robinson, principal consultant of Hematite Consultants Pty Ltd, to advise the company in relation to evaluation of its iron properties in the Murchison region.

Level 2, 6 Thelma Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9420 1200

In the 2005-06 Budget the government announced that it would amend the Franking Deficit Tax offset rules to remove unintended consequences.

Peter G Cook ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Monterrey Investment Management Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,974,708 ordinary shares (5.1%)

Terrence Micael Allen & Elizabeth Anne Allen & Associates changed its relevant interest from 15,086,714 ordinary shares (22.75%) to 15,086,714 ordinary shares (7.81%)

General Meeting will be held at will be held at 10.00am on Thursday, 4 May 2006 at Level 31, Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth

IT services provider ASG Group Ltd has appointed Murray Rosa as general manager, western region.

Highly profitable niche supplier and manufacturer of essential products to the building industry and private business. The company has developed a very loyal client base in WA over the past 30 years.

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),

Elders Rural Bank, a joint venture between Futuris Corporation Ltd and Bendigo Bank Ltd, has appointed Steven Laidlaw as its new chief financial officer.

THE Department of Education and Training estimates that about 20 per cent of students struggle to achieve effective literacy skills.

Building and Construction and Maintenance Services, Multi Develope & Construct WA Pty Ltd $725,322.40

RAB Special Situations (Master Fund) Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,300,000 ordinary shares (5.83%)

Portfolio Partners Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,874,645 ordinary shares (6.25%) to 11,873,759 ordinary shares (7.52%)

Roderick James Hollas Smith decreased its relevant interest from 13,761,308 ordinary shares (18.42%) to 11,791,308 ordinary shares (15.78%)

Announce plans for a capital raising. The placement of 9,500,000 shares at 6 cents per share will raise $570,000 before costs.

THE massive Boddington gold mine is on track to pour first gold in 2008, after owners Newmont Mining and AngloGold Ashanti awarded the $115 million management contact for the asset to Clough Ltd.

Established drycleaning and laundry service business. One of the best of its kind. Large enough to accommodate two families or partnership.

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),

Jeff Moore has been appointed as managing director for Abra Mining Ltd. Ken Atkinson has been appointed as chief executive officer for Advance Healthcare Group Ltd.

How to claim compensation from the Tax Office where, in certain circumstances, our actions have caused a loss. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/48878.htm Published: April 5 2006