Staff Reporters

Tim Foster has been appointed as the new chief financial officer for HBOS Australia, replacing Ross Hughes who will continue in his role as chief financial officer for BankWest as well as taking up th

Interior Design, Price: $395,000, Well established and profitable. The business caters for new and renovated properties in the domestic, investment and commercial sectors.

February 20, Richfield International, Proposed code: RIS, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: owner operator of bulk carrier vessels and provision of a wide range of services for the shipping in

Arc Energy Ltd, 31/01/06, Goldman Sachs JB Were Group Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,593,616 ordinary shares (5.21%)

Aurox Resouces Ltd, 03/02/06, GI Associates, PP Associates & GR Group Increased its relevant interest from 3,333,333 ordinary shares (8.58%) to 5,033,333 ordinary shares (16.2%)

Ausdrill Ltd, 24/01/06, Garry Patrick Connell Decreased its relevant interest from 9,250,000 ordinary shares (10.32%) to 8,650,000 ordinary shares (8%)

Marine Produce Australia Ltd, 06/02/06, Are to undertake a capital raising by way of a placement of 8 million shares at 4 cents per share.

Wentworth Mutual Ltd, 07/02/06, Has acquired the property management business of the largest mortgage broking group in Australia -Australian Finance Group Ltd

Extract Resources Ltd, 06/02/06, Advise the completion of the placing of $3M of Extract shares with UK Institutional Investors as announced on the 27 January 2006.

Siemens South Africa marketing manager Les Garratt, Guinea & Associates director Anton Guinea and Klinge & Co global risk and business improvement manager Tilman Rasche to speak at MineHaul 2006, Febr

Mirvac Fini has begun construction on The Point, a $210 million, 124-apartment development in Mandurah.

Minara Resources Ltd has appointed David Pile as chief financial officer. Mr Pile previously held positions as CFO and finance director at BHP Billiton Ltd in South Africa.

Tavern and Bottle Shop Price: $705,000

Refresh Group Limited, Proposed code: RGP, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: distilled water.

Marengo Mining Ltd, 02/02/06, Elemental Minerals Ltd Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,140,216 ordinary shares (5.09%)

Mount Gibson Iron Ore Ltd, 06/02/06, Sun Hung Kai Investment Service Ltd Increased its relevant interest from 29,556,520 ordinary shares (7.4072%) to 33,719,411 ordinary shares (8.4496%)

Golden Tiger Mining NL, 27/01/06, Heslina Pty Ltd ATF Hartigan Investment Trust Decreased its relevant interest from 12,912,333 ordinary shares (20.96%) to 12,170,879 ordinary shares (19.76%)

Territory Iron Ltd, 06/02/06, 500,000 Management Options exercisable at 25 cents each on or before 1 March 2009 escrowed for 12 months from date of issue are to be released from escrow on 14 February

Extract Resources Ltd, 07/02/06, Lodged response to ASX query

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Financial services group HBOS Australia has appointed David Rose as its new retail division head of marketing and products.

Jane Jury has been appointed human resource manager at Cottesloe-based Anglican Homes.

Distribution - Food Products, Price: $295,000, Owner retiring - will train and "mentor". Employs 2/3 staff. 5 day week. Easy industry (supermarkets and retail outlets) with potential for expansion.

March 14, Geothermal Resources Limited, Proposed code: GHT, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: exploration for hot rock geothermal energy resources.

Norwood Systems Ltd, 7/01/06, Ascot Park Enterprises Pty Ltd Ceased to be a substantial shareholder

VPH Ltd, 08/02/06, Michael Ruane Became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,851,534 ordinary shares (19.8%)

Tap Oil Ltd, 06/02/06, UBS Nominees Pty Ltd Increased its relevant interest from 8,065,994 ordinary shares (5.11%) to 10,029,277 ordinary shares (6.35%)

Acclaim Exploration NL, 03/02/06, Has completed the placement of 69,113,654 ordinary fully paid shares, raising an amount of $1,520,500.

Samson Oil & Gas N.L, 07/02/06, Has entered into a Service Agreement with Arndt Energy Limited, a company which will provide Samson with the services of Mr Terence Barr, Samson’s Managing Director.

Aurox Resources Ltd, 03/02/06, Has completed a placement to two US based institutions arranged by Geologic Resource Partners, LLC.

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The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce met for the first time in Perth last Friday with the focus of strengthening business opportunities between Australia and Canada.