Staff Reporters

Proposed code: TFCIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Production of Indian sandalwood.

Global Services Fund AG became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 1,207,442 ordinary shares (5.577%).

Lodged response to ASX query.

JUST Jarrah of Armadale has been named Australia’s best furniture manufacturer in the Australian Furniture Industry Association Awards.

VIRGIN Blue has cut one of its daily flights to from Sydney to Perth in the lead up to Christmas, citing demand on other routes for the redirecting of planes.

STEVE Bethell has joined the Edensilk consulting group.Mr Bethell has worked predominantly in the information technology area for the past 20 years.

The Western Australia Latin American Business Association (WALABAI) in conjunction with Austrade will hold a forum on opportunities in Latin America for local businesses at the Me

Proposed code: WGMIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold, nickel, copper and platinum exploration.

Healthscope Ltd increased its relevant interest from 90,000,000 ordinary shares (19.9%) to 102,178,077 ordinary shares (22.59%).

Have formed a strategic alliance with Bionomics Ltd to commercialise new genetic tests for epilepsy.

Has entered into a Heads of Agreement to dispose of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ashmore Oil Pty Ltd for A$300,000.

From November 29 we will be sending out supervisory levy and self assessing surcharge provider payment advices to trustees of all SMSFs.

RESIDENTS in Perth’s northern suburbs will be given more time to comment on the $82.5 million Mitchell Freeway extension project.

I take great exception to last week’s column by Joe Poprzeczny, Bipartisan failure on energy policy.

WESTERN Australian Local Government Association president Bill Mitchell has been elected vice president of the Australian Local Government Association, the first time a WA represe

HERON Resources has entered into an agreement with Danae Resources NL to buy the Bulong East Prospect for $25,000 and 500,000 Heron shares.

Proposed code: MDXIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold and nickel exploration.

Schroder Investment Management Australia Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,356,016 ordinary shares (5.43%).

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 10,142,099 ordinary shares (10.09%) to 9,079,847 ordinary shares (8.81%).

Has agreed to make a placement to raise $2.44 million by the issue of 12.2 million shares at 20 cents per share.

MORE than 30 State school teachers and TAFEWA lecturers have won the last round for 2004 to become eligible for the finals of the inaugural $25,000 Premier’s Teacher of the Year A

PARLIAMENT recently passed sweeping reforms to the Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984.

GOLD explorer Chester Mining is diversifying into agribusiness by investing in two horticulture projects established by Rewards Group in the Ord River region.

John Burness has been appointed company secretary at Adultshop.Com Limited following the resignation of Susmit Shah.

University of Adelaide and Australian School of Petroleum Engineering professor Hemanta Sarma, University of Adelaide professor of petroleum engineering and management (business p

Proposed code: AXOIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold exploration

Integrated Tree Cropping Ltd increased its relevant interest from 40,540,410 ordinary shares to 41,435,141 ordinary shares

Lodged response to ASX query.