Staff Reporters

October 11 Vital Metals Code: VML Issue price: $0.20 First day's close: $0.19

Lake Argyle-Bow River Diamonds Proposed code: LAD Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: diamond exploration.

Alphawest Ltd 11-Oct-05 Optus Networks Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 15,667,171 ordinary shares (41.19%) to 16,440,831 ordinary shares (43.22%).

Pharmanet Group Ltd 13-Oct-05 Subsidiary Molecular Pharmacology Limited has entered into a Distribution and Supply Agreement with Molecular Pharmacology (USA) Limited.

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AIRLINE Skywest has released one of the most bizarre announcements to ever make it to the Australian Stock Exchange.

Energy Ventures Limited has appointed Ian Duncan as chairman and non-executive director, following the resignation of Michael Blakiston.

South West Jobs Inc chief executive officer Posy Barnes has been appointed to the South West Development Commission Board for three years, replacing Ted Thompson.

October 31 Talisman Mining Proposed code: TLM Issue price: $0.20 Corporate: Ian Macpherson (non-executive chairman); Steven Elliott (managing director); Michael Hannington (non-executive director).

Fleetwood Corporation Ltd 11-Oct-05 Perpetual Trustees Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,597,577 ordinary shares (5.60%).

Exco Resources NL 10-Oct-05 Lion Selection Group Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,000,000 ordinary shares (9.93%) to 18,311,165 ordinary shares (14.68%).

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

Advance Healthcare Group Limited has appointed Adrian Loader as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of Sam Di-Giacomo.

Christopher Bath has resigned as company secretary for Tennant Creek Gold Limited. Company chairman John Barr will take on the role while a replacement is found.

October 25. Proposed code: HDG. Issue price: $0.20. Principal activities: gold and nickel exploration.

Olea Australis Ltd 21-Sep-05 John Gladstone Whittle ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Navigator Resources Ltd. 30-Sep-05.Cambrian Mining PLC increased its relevant interest from 4,307,681 ordinary shares (8.7%) to 5,307,681 ordinary shares (10.7%)

South Boulder Mines Ltd. 3-Oct-05. Advises that the escrow period for 7,287,220 ordinary shares and 450,000 options will expire on 15 October, 2005

Joyce Corporation Ltd. 7-Oct-05. An agreement has been formalised with Sheela Foam Private Limited of India for the sale of Joyce Corporation's foam businesses.

Monadelphous Group Ltd.Annual General Meeting to be held at 1-4 Sleat Rd, Applecross, Perth, on November 22 at 10.00am.

A PARTNERSHIP between local software developer NGIS and Great Southern Plantations was recognised at the recent Industry and Export Awards.

PERTH can proudly claim to have created a splash in the world of pools.

EnviroGold Limited has appointed Brian Johnson as non-executive chairman following the resignation of Colin Barboutis as a director.

THREE WA-based biotechnology companies have announced milestones in expanding their respective businesses.

November 30. Dynasty Metals Australia. Proposed code: DMA Issue price: $0.20. Principal activities: exploration for gold, uranium, nickel and iron.

West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd. 4-Oct-05. National Australia Bank Ltd Group became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,976,733 ordinary shares (5.246%).

Mobilesoft Ltd. 30-Sep-05. Tom Simms & Assoc. entities decreased its relevant interest from 12,386,786 ordinary shares (9.99%) to 10,186,786 ordinary shares (8.22%)

Amadeus Energy Ltd. 5-Oct-05. Through Amadeus Petroleum Inc, has acquired an 85% working interest in 113 petroleum leases containing 5 million barrels of oil equivalent in Kansas, USA.

Caspian Oil & Gas Ltd. Annual General Meeting to be held at The Holiday Inn City Centre Perth, 788 Hay Street, Perth on on November 29 at 2pm.

Virtualplus Holdings Ltd. Annual General Meeting to be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth on November 17 at 2.00pm.

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The staff at unlisted stock broking firm Patersons Securities have enjoyed a bumper year, with three directors earning more than $1 million last financial year.