Staff Reporters

THE University of Western Australia (UWA) has head-hunted Curtin University’s top forensic scientist.

AMCOM Telecommunications has announced that, due to strong take-up of its digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband services, it will roll-out a further 20 DSL exchanges in Perth and Adelaide.

Bakery Price $250,000

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 15,869,460 ordinary shares (6.32%).

563,945 Convertible Notes which are unlisted and presently held as restricted securities are due to come out of escrow on 24 June 2005.

Has entered into an option agreement for a 6 year period which, following payment of the exercise consideration, will give the Company a 90% interest in the Lyndon Uranium Project.

If you receive the Child Care Benefit, you may also be eligible to receive the 30 per cent Child Care Tax Rebate. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/59801.htm Published: June 7 2005

The Events Industry Association (EIA) was established in 1995 as the professional body of representation for Western Australia’s expanding events industry.

Linda Liu Bearne has been appointed to the board of the Small Business Development Corporation.

Proposed code: KOR Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: gold explorer

Sentient Executive Gp1 Ltd increased its relevant interest from 22,700,000 ordinary shares (9.94%) to 34,000,000 ordinary shares (14.89%).

Has signed an Exclusivity Agreement with the gasfield owners, PT Pertamina (Persero) and PT Medco E&P which provides the Company with the exclusive right to 800 billion cubic feet of gas from the

The Port Bouvard Marina has been sold for a total of $6,125,000 to John Kelly.

PERTH-BASED healthcare equipment company Medec has released a product called the Calorie-Fit to measure metabolism and energy consumption.

Former Australian Crime Commission senior investigator Chris Cubbage has founded a security consultancy, training and multimedia business, Secure Media & Promotions.

Equity Trustees Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Entitlement Issue underwritten by Patersons Securities Ltd to $8.25 million, closed with shareholders subscribing for $1.258 million and underwriters subscribing for the balance of $6.992 million.

Has entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining equity (33.33 per cent) in project, property and events management company, APP (WA) Pty Ltd.

A second Super Choice mailout to all employers, reminding them of their obligations with regard to their Super Choice responsibilities, is planned for distribution from Tuesday 14 June 2005.

Julian Donaldson, currently account director with Perth-based advertising agency MJB & B Advertising and Marketing, has been announced as the new director of development for the UWA Perth Internat

WA Tourism Commission deputy chairman Laurie O’Meara has been appointed as chair of the Rottnest Island Authority, after acting in the position for a year.

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).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 18,724,556 ordinary shares (5.3%).

Subsidiary, Burt Way Developments Pty Ltd has entered into a joint venture to develop 96-102 Terrace Road, East Perth.

Lodged reponse to ASX query.

World Nuclear Association director of public communications Ian Hore-Lacy is making a presentation on The Case for Nuclear Energy, for the Australian Institute of Energy on June 28 at the Perth Conven

Exploration expenditure data for Australian Stock Exchange-listed exploration companies has confirmed last quarter’s prediction that expenditure could level out in the March quarter.

RESOURCE contracting and development company GRD has announced the commencement of green energy production at its half-owned subsidiary Global Renewables Eastern Creek UR-3R facility in Sydney.

The Minerals Council of Australia has elected Xstrata Coal chief executive officer Peter Coates to the position of chairman of its board of directors.

Proposed code: WTR Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: Expanding water market for the treatment and purification of potable and waste water.

Portfolio Partners Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 4,870,616 ordinary shares (6.97%) to 4,184,003 ordinary shares (5.93%).