Staff Reporters

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial holder with a relevant interest of 11,190,106 ordinary shares (5.74%).

PERTH mining software firm Micromine Pty Ltd is working to increase its growing Chinese customer base by working with Austrade and the Chinese Government to expand into new provinces.

Malcolm Smartt has been appointed as a non-executive director for Dolomatrix International Limited.

Cube Consulting has changed its address to: Level 4, 1111 Hay Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005. PO Box 877 WEST PERTH WA 6872. Ph: (08) 9442 2111, Fax: (08) 9442 2110

Gemstar Diamonds Proposed code: GEM Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities:diamond exploration.Corporate: Monty House (chairman); Les Field (technical director); Anthony Short (non-executive director

Westoac Nominees Ltd increased its relevant interest from 1,625,796 ordinary shares (7.75%) to 1,879,950 ordinary shares (8.96%).

Specialised business agency and corporate advisory firm Schultz Partners has appointed Richard Elsey as a senior consultant.

Dermot Patterson has been appointed as chief executive officer for Medec Limited, replacing Josef Plattner, who remains as an executive director of the company.

July 22, Louisiana Petroleum. Code: LOU.First day’s close: $0.315.Principal activities: petroleum production. http://www.louisianapetroleum.com.au (08) 9267 4230 The offer was not underwritten.

Kimberly Morrison and Mrs Christin E Morrison ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

BRIDGES Financial Services has saved itself $496,000 in payroll tax after successfully overturning an assessment by the State Government’s Office of State Revenue.

Australian Renewable Fuels has appointed Max Gers as finance director.

Boris Gerick and Garry Clark have resigned as directors for the company.

To be advised, Accent Resources. Proposed code: ACS Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: iron ore and gold explorer.

Hamwrex Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 62,800,472 ordinary shares (81.52%) to 64,385,396 ordinary shares (83.58%).

Accounting firm Bentleys MRI Perth has promoted Craig Simon to the position of manager, within the business advisory services team.

Greg Down has resigned as managing director for Liberty Gold NL. The company appointed Michael Fry as a non-executive director.

Founded in Adelaide in 1869, Woods Bagot is an international design practice with offices in Adelaide, Bangkok, Brisbane, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Crescent Venture Partners Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Diverse group wins EY awards. The winners of this year’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards were a diverse mix, including a miner, a contract cleaner, a tech head and a truckie.

Comings & Goings for WA’s listed companies have been provided by the WA office of the Australian Stock Exchange.

Chin Joo Goh has been appointed as non-executive director for Salus Technologies Limited. The company also appointed John Palermo as company secretary following the retirement of Gary Steinepreis.

August 25,Elemental Minerals. Proposed code: ELM. Issue price: $0.20.Principal activities: gold and base metal explorer.

RA & HM Healy increased its relevant interest from 30,200,000 ordinary shares (7.85%) to 38,200,000 ordinary shares (9.92%).

A NEW general insurance Code of Practice launched recently by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) aims to encourage higher standards in the industry for dealing with customers and settling claims

Noel May has been appointed as company secretary for Freight Links Express Holdings (Australia) Limited, following the resignation of Roger Timms.

Mount Burgess Mining NL has changed its registered office and principal place of business to: Level 4, 109 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000

Ascent Capital Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

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

Perth-based listed company the Emeco Group has appointed Mike Murnin as president of its North American businesses.

Portman Limited has appointed Leo Kipfstuhl as company secretary, replacing Geoffrey Clifford.

August 22: Nova Energy. Proposed code: NEL. Issue price: $0.40.Principal activities: uranium exploration.