Staff Reporters

DIVERSIFIED industrial group Schaffer Corporation provided earnings details to the market this week. Schaffer recorded a net profit after tax of $9.9 million for the year to June 30.

Accent Resources Proposed code: ACS Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: iron ore and gold exploration.

Integra Mining Ltd 03-Aug-05 Polymetals Mining Services Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,000,000 ordinary shares (5.97%).

Foodland Associated Ltd 18-Aug-05 Credit Suisse First Boston Australia Ltd increased its substantial shareholding from 7,703,697 ordinary shares (6.54%) to 8,913,996 ordinary shares (7.57%).

Bionomics Ltd 25-Aug-05 1,821,918 ordinary shares issued re the acquisition of the Neurofit business will be released from voluntary escrow on 8 September 2005.

Comet Resources Ltd General Meeting will be held at The Chifley Hotel, 185 St Georges Terrace on 22 September 2005 commencing at 10.00 am

NOT-FOR-PROFIT disability employment agency Workpower Incorporated has launched a new strategic plan and re-branding of its business divisions.

Online stockbroker JDV Limited has announced the appointment of IWL Broking Solutions chief operating and financial officer Luke Littlefield (pictured) as its new chairman to reflect the recently-a

Mark Balfour has resigned as company secretary for Sydney Gas and will be replaced by current chief financial officer Chris Brown.

JDV Ltd 18-Aug-05 Westpac Banking Corporation ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Western Plains Gold Ltd 23-Aug-05 Platsearch NL became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,350,000 ordinary shares (24.84%).

Terra Gold Mining Ltd 24-Aug-05 Emerson Exploration Australia Pty Ltd increased its substantial shareholding from 194,674,703 ordinary shares (46.22%) to 223,394,470 ordinary shares (52.8%).

Australian Mines Ltd 23-Aug-05Lodged response to ASX query

Tectonic Resources NL 23-Aug-05 Is raising $3,571,920 by the placement of 23,812,800 ordinary fully paid shares at 15.0 cents each to clients of Paterson Securities Ltd and other sophisticated invest

Zircom Financial Services With A Difference Price $140,000 A unique opportunity to join part of a national franchise company specialising in assisting with residential property investment and also off

A new Greenhouse and Energy Taskforce has been formed to advise the State Government on greenhouse policy as it applies to power stations.The taskforce will be headed by former Environmental Protectio

Striker Resources NL has changed its name to North Australian Diamonds Limited (ASX: NAD).

August 31 Energy Metals Proposed code: EME Issue price: $0.25 Principal activities: uranium exploration.

Zylotech Ltd 22-Aug-05 Mark Pallister ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Fast Scout Ltd 19-Aug-05 Data Base Systems Ltd increased its substantial shareholding from 50,226,700 ordinary shares (61.557%) to 71,192,514 ordinary shares (69.42%).

Legend Corporation 23-Aug-05 Has reached In-Principle agreement with Hartley's to raise $15m through the placement of 23,076,924 shares at 65 cents per share.

Xanadu Ltd 22-Aug-05 Sale of Xanadu Wines Business completed.

Construction of 4 family townhouses, Derby. CJ & M Porra Constructions

THE City of Perth has formally agreed to proceed with the Northbridge Link Project, which will involve the sinking of the rail lines in Northbridge.

Norman Shanks has been appointed as a non-executive director for QRSciences Holdings Limited. The company also appointed Timothy Rayner as a director.

Arc Energy Ltd 19-Aug-05 UBS Nominees Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder. Austminex Ltd 23-Aug-05

Siberian Mining Corporation Ltd 18-May-05 RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,000,000 ordinary shares (9.78%).

Stratatel Ltd 17-Aug-05 topsfield Pty Ltd increased its substantial shareholding from 4,314,006 ordinary shares (7.36%) to 5,114,005 ordinary shares (8.16%).

Eastland Medical Systems Ltd 24-Aug-05 Has entered into a conditional agreement to purchase 80% of the equity in South African medical devices manufacturer Elite Surgical Supplies (Pty) Ltd.

Extract Resources Ltd 25-Aug-05 Has finalised a placement of 40,000,000 shares at an issue price of 2.5 cents per share to raise $1,000,000

Indoor Entertainment – Perth Price $599,000First established in 1991, this indoor entertainment business provides an exciting atmosphere for children and adults alike.

Kerry McAuliffe has joined Western Australian law firm Downings Legal as a consultant in the commercial practice.