Staff Reporters

Octanex N.L. changed its relevant interest from 42,914,389 ordinary shares (9.88%) to 43,260,022 ordinary shares (8.26%).

The Essential Earth Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 14,082,813 ordinary shares (18.9152%) to 14,885,814 ordinary shares (19.9937%).

Disputes with the Auckland District Health Board and the New Zealand Blood Service have all been settled.

Has sold the VianetAIP group of ISPs to Datafast Communications Ltd

ON June 29 2005, the Tax Laws Amendment (Measures No. 2) Bill 2005 (Bill) received Royal Assent. Vendors and purchasers must now agree in writing to apply the margin scheme before settlement.

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Planning and development consultancy firm Koltasz Smith has appointed Rod Dixon (pictured) as a director.

A WINDING-UP application against IT services company Comdek was dismissed in the Supreme Court last week.

Proposed code: LOU Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: petroleum production.

AMP Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,436,748 ordinary shares (5.04%).

Faustus Nominees Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 25,188,215 ordinary shares (18.98%) to 28,628,215 ordinary shares (20.05%).

Millaroo Mines NL decreased its relevant interest from 6,626,000 ordinary shares (24.54%) to 6,613,152 ordinary shares (22.79%).

Is to purchase 10% joint venture interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi from Balmain Resources Pty Ltd for $A5,372,250.

This fact sheet explains the rules to allow franking deficit tax (FDT) to be offset against a liability for income tax. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/39395.htm Published: July 6 2005

Former IBM vice-president (global strategy) Nicholas Coutts to present an event in the Future Paradigms Series for the Australia – Israel Chamber of Commerce, July 21 at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

Great Southern Plantations Limited appointed Neil Hackett as company secretary, Stuart Moran as assistant general manager of sales, and Natalie Egan as general manager – marketing.

MINERAL sands miner Ticor has advised its shareholders to take no action over an indicative proposal from Kumba Resources, in which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kumba is seeking to acquire all Ticor’s

Altera Capital Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

The Essential Earth Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 5,090,000 ordinary shares (13.071%) to 9,708,920 ordinary shares (24.932%).

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 14,082,813 ordinary shares (18.9152%) to 14,885,814 ordinary shares (19.9937%).

Transaction Solutions International group has reached an agreement with the Bank of Punjab to deploy independent Eftpos terminals throughout India.

Have granted an extension of settlement to 31 July 2005 on the Karridale Vineyard.

THE Australia Post Stirling Small Business Awards 2005 will take place on Friday, July 29 at Rendezvous Observation City Hotel.

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GROWTH in Western Australia’s burgeoning jobs market slowed in the June quarter, according to the latest jobs figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

ADVANCED Engine Components has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a patent dispute with Gas Torque Engines, and in so doing has disclosed plans to form an Australian industry consortium to supply the na

Proposed code: LAD Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: diamond exploration. Corporate: Send Fai Chan (chairman); Ross Kestel (non-executive director); John Terpu (non-executive director).

Jamora Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 48,001,868 ordinary shares (7.83%).

Tanami Gold NL changed its relevant interest from 17,340,000 ordinary shares (18.3%) to 24,683,852 ordinary shares (14.26%).

Strata Mining Corporation Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 176,903,586 ordinary shares (17.9%) to 83,420,781 ordinary shares (8.4%).

Has acquired a 75% shareholding in Clime Asset Management Pty Ltd.