Staff Reporters

Intermin Resources Ltd 19-Oct-05 Has executed a conditional agreement with non related company Xtract Technologies Ltd which provides Xtract with rights to mine oil shale deposits from a specified are

Entek Energy Ltd 21-Oct-05 Will sell to Impress Ventures Ltd the South Australian Cooper Basin interests comprising a 12.5% equity position in each of PEL’s 86, 87, 89, 104, 111 and 115 (collectively

FREE Trade Agreement negotiations between Australia, the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and New Zealand resumed this week, with ASEAN blocking Australia’s push to include government c

Barry Silbert Marketing has changed its address to: 88 Parry Street EAST PERTH WA 6004

Janet Tan and Irene Tay have resigned as directors for Skywest Limited.

October 25 Uranex Proposed code: UNX Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: uranium exploration.

Jubilee Mines NL 18-Oct-05 Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Alphawest Ltd 14-Oct-05 Optus Networks Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 21,153,907 ordinary shares (55.62%) to 24,395,364 ordinary shares (64.14%).

Norwest Energy NL 14-Oct-05 Proposes to raise up to $8,000,000 by offering 50,000,000 shares at an issue price of 16 cents ($0.16).

Victoria Petroleum NL 17-Oct-05 Empyrean Energy PLC has entered into a farmin agreement with Victoria Petroleum NL in respect of the Eagle North-1 well and Eagle Oil Pool Development Project.

THE Australian Red Cross is holding a Silver Corporate Charity Golf Challenge at the prestigious Lake Karrinyup Country Club on Friday November 18.The event gives golfing enthusiasts the opportunity t

THE HBF Group has reported a surplus of $59 million last financial year despite paying a record $572 million in health claims.

Tan Siew Suan has resigned as a director for Axiom Properties Limited.

Euroz Limited announced the appointment of Tim Andrew as executive director of its wholly owned subsidiary, Euroz Securities Limited.

November 17 Red Fork Energy Proposed code: RFE Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: oil and gas exploration.

Forest Enterprises Australia Ltd 13-Oct-05 Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 13,493,085 ordinary shares (5.01%).

Platinum Australia Ltd 13-Oct-05 Newsmith Global Opportunitites Hedge Fund LP increased its relevant interest from 18,750,000 ordinary shares (15.06%) to 28,750,000 ordinary shares (18.54%).

Harrington Group Ltd 20-Oct-05 Announced a collaboration agreement with contract labour hire business, Workforce International Pty Ltd, to use and promote Harrington’s SaliSystems illicit drug testin

Sherlock Bay Nickel Corporation Ltd 17-Oct-05 Lodged response to ASX Query.

THE Federal Government’s much anticipated workplace legislation is expected to be introduced next week.

Perth based wealth management, stockbroking and corporate advisory firm, DJ Carmichael & Co. have announced the appointment of Richard Hinch as an investment adviser.

RCR Tomlinson Limited has appointed Roderick Brown as a non-executive director and John Noordhoek as an executive director

October 20 Incremental Petroleum Proposed code: IPM Issue price: $1.00 Principal activities: oil exploration and production.

Australian Mines Ltd 13-Oct-05 Mineral Securities Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Vital Metals Ltd 3-Oct-05 Breamlea Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,480,250 ordinary shares (7.82%).

Ellendale Resources NL 17-Oct-05 Advised the placement of 2,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares at 6 cents each to raise $150,000 in working capital.

Repcol Ltd 19-Oct-05 Has finalised the formation of a joint debt purchasing entity, Transpacific Debt Purchase Pty Ltd with Cargill Value Investment.

LISTED Perth companies Phylogica and Neptune Marine Services have been awarded Federal Government grants totalling more than $4 million.

THE Note couldn’t help but notice that the Bank of Western Australia put out a media release on Friday announcing it had appointed a new head of retail products and marketing, but said it would not na

Agincourt Resources Limited has appointed Peter Bowler as chief operating officer.

As part of its growth strategy in Europe, Australian financial services company ThinkSmart Limited has appointed Andrew Manser as its new European managing director.

November 14 Washington Resources Proposed code: WRL Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: platinum, base metals and gold exploration.