Staff Reporters

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

Welshpool-based gold explorer Allied Gold Ltd has secured a $34.3 million loan facility to complete its project financing package for the company's Simberi oxide gold project offshore Papua New Guinea.

Blue Shoe Event Management in conjunction with Tristan’s the Gallery is organising a charity art auction, May 13 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.

Metage Capital Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,350,000 ordinary shares (8.67%)

DKR Oasis Management Company LP & DKR Soundshore Holding Fund Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,047,316 ordinary shares (6.07%)

Kaplan Funds Management Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,621,985 ordinary shares (12.59%) to 8,282,686 ordinary shares (15.94%)

Thorney Holdings Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 262,149,424 ordinary shares (13.72%) to 332,149,424 ordinary shares (12.19%)

100% owned US subsidiary, St.

Is to purchase the business of Western Australian-based specialty boat-builder, Flatout Boats Pty Ltd, the designer and manufacturer of an innovative “folding” boat.

General Meeting to be held at 10.30am on Tuesday, 2 May 2006, at the Traders Lounge, Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.

IT was an awesome task, but someone had to do it. Over 40 wines to be tasted over just a couple of hours, with a vineyard tour in between, followed by lunch, its a mission the Note can appreciate.

Niche products exported to Asia and Africa. Owner retiring & will assist. Easy to expand. Profit $250K Plant $450K. Roz Baker: 9471 8163 or 0417 990 441 Fortune Business Marketing

Proposed code: ICV, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: biotechnology, Corporate: Dr Tracy Mynott (director), Samuel Willis (director), David McAuliffe (director), Dr Patrizia Washer (director),

RETIRED former chief of the Singapore Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Ng Jui Ping, announced the development of a $250 million resort at Port Kennedy, 30 minutes south of Perth.

MIR Investment Management Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Martijn Hovinga became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 79,994,312 ordinary shares (5.49%)

Drillsearch Energy Ltd increased its relevant interest from 18,764,164 ordinary shares (11.75%) to 21,559,174 ordinary shares (13.49%)

Renaissance Smaller Companies Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 4,375,647 ordinary shares (8.81%) to 3,329,259 ordinary shares (6.56%)