Staff Reporters

Mar 2005. Tax Laws Amendment (2004 Measures No. 6) Bill 2004 was passed by the Senate on 7 March 2005.

Last week in the story ‘Alcock nurtures building sector’s next generation’ WA Business News incorrectly stated that Dale Alcock was the chairman of the Building and Construction I

Volunteering Western Australia has announced Stan Perron as its new patron.

Michelago managing director Peter Secker, Minotaur Resources managing director Derek Carter, Adelaide Resources executive chairman Keith Yates, Pan Australian Resources managing director Gary Stafford

AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Tribune Resources NL increased its substantial shareholding from 2,499,000 ordinary shares (6.21%) to 3,499,000 ordinary shares (8.69%).

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 8,533,174 ordinary shares (11.461%) to 9,317,597 ordinary shares (12.5148%).

Is to sell the retail franchise business in Australia and New Zealand to Style Plantation Independent Buying Group Pty Ltd (SPIBG).

Has reached in-principle agreement with Hartleys Ltd to raise approximately $1.29 million through the placement of 15,200,000 shares at 8.5 cents per share

Gavin Brown, a former director of Astron Limited, has been sentenced in the Perth District Court on four charges of market manipulation, laid by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

PERTH insolvency firm Melsom Robson has joined the Sydney-based Jones Condon group and in future will trade under that name.

Monarch Resources Limited have changed their registered office and principal place of business to: 28 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth WA 6005

Proposed code: AII Issue price: $0.25 Principal activities: Base metal explorer.

Australia Executor Trustees became a Substantial Shareholder with a Relevant Interest of 6,184,591 ordinary shares (11.61%).

Cleveland Cliffs increased its relevant interest from 8,115,800 ordinary shares (4.62%) to 9,065,315 ordinary shares (5.1598%).

Intermin Resources Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 78,774,822 ordinary shares (24.79%) to 18,361,496 ordinary shares (5.73%).

7,244,239 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 31 March 2005.

Meeting will be held at the offices of the Company, 75 Collingwood Street, Osborne Park, Western Australia on Thursday at 2:00PM, 28 April 2005

THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accepted an enforceable undertaking from the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society regarding irregularities with unit-linked investment option

In the world of private companies it is often hard to get recognition for achievements – especially high growth in competitive fields.

Peter Williams has been appointed as managing director of Austiminex succeeding Kate Hobbs.

Meat & Livestock Australia live exports general manager Mike Hayward, Australian Wool Innovation animal health & welfare project manager Scott Williams, ABARE commodity forecaster Vince O’Donnell and

Mark Pallister ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 6,287,647 ordinary shares (9.0%) to 8,207,647 ordinary shares (11.66%).

Queste Communications Ltd increased its relevant interest from 8,533,174 ordinary shares (11.461%) to 9,317,597 ordinary shares (12.5148%).

Announced the purchase of the Northern Territory (NT) civil contracting business from the Administrator of Henry Walker Eltin Group (HWE).

Have completed a placement for 30 million ordinary shares at 5 cents per share to raise $1,500,000 before costs of issue.

GERALDTON builder Tim Rogers was awarded the Bunnings Warehouse best country home award on March 12 at the annual Master Builders Excellence Awards.

ORT Limited has appointed Sydney-based corporate advisory group XCapital to advise on funding options for completing its first waste treatment plant in Perth.

Richard Jordinson, who was previously operations manager at the Sally Malay project will move into the newly created position of chief operating officer, with responsibility for both the Sally Malay p

Over Sunday April 10 to Wednesday April 13 the 2005 Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association conference and exhibition will be held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Credit Suisse First Boston Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder