Staff Reporters

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.

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.

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.

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%)

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%)

3,733,810 ordinary shares fully paid are due for release from escrow on 21 April 2006

Has entered into a heads of agreement with Westex Resources Pty Ltd in relation to tenements in the Murchison Mineral Field, Meekatharra District, WA.

Has contracted and shipped its first shipment of bulk phospates from Christmas Island to Asia.

Has secured strong interest to place 11,000,000 ordinary shares at A$0.25 for A$2.75m with European institutional investors.

THE Wyllie Group has engaged Gerard Daniels in an executive search to bolster its leadership team as the company enters a new era after the recent death of Bill Wyllie.

Two storey brick and iron roof hotel/tavern building with single storey lounge bar addition, 7 first floor accommodation rooms and amenities, and rear beer garden.

Paul Barisich has been appointed as a technical consultant for Objective Corporation. Mr Barisich has extensive experience in coding and system development, design and implementation.

1205 Hay Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005

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%)

Baracus Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,031,965 ordinary shares (7.9%) to 8,455,138 ordinary shares (9.2%)

Westpac Nominees Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 3,705,497 ordinary shares (11.69%) to 4,905,497 ordinary shares (9.77%)

After negotiations with Native Title Claimants has finally been granted three Exploration Licences at Mt Gibson (EL59/875,876 &890)..

Has settled the acquisition of an additional 15% working interest in the North Helper Gas Project with Marion Energy Ltd , taking its working interest to 30% of the Projec