Staff Reporters

Sofcom Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,658,258 ordinary shares (13.616%) to 18,979,258 ordinary shares (18.920%).

United Gold Prospectus dated 9 August 2004 has been closed unsuccessfully, as it has not raised the minimum subscriptions .

Has secured another $44 million in new projects through the Group’s engineering construction, maintenance and facilities management business, United KG.

HARVEY Norman franchisees in Western Australia will keep the pressure on the Gallop Government over the deregulation of trading hours via a mainstream press advertising campaign.

AUSTAL has secured a $35 million contract to construct two fast ferries for L’Express des Iles.

Employer-sponsored superannuation products have been given relief from having to lodge a notice stating that a product disclosure statement is "in-use" under the Corporations Act.

Proposed code: MDGIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold explorer

Cherek Pty Ltd  became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 14,063,778 ordinary shares (5.88%).

Island Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,658,258 ordinary shares (13.616%) to 18,979,258 ordinary shares (18.920%).

Has entered into a joint venture with Newcrest Operations Ltd to explore the Kurnalpi and Anti Dam Projects.  Newcrest may earn a 70% equity in the tenements by completing ex

The Placement Offer for the issue of 10,000,000 shares at 1.5 cents each, has closed to raise $150,000

BankWest battles towards float

The WACA, as an association was officially established on November 25 1885.

THE Australian Industrial Relations Commission in a recent decision has sent a timely warning to employers not to delay in advising the employee once the decision to dismiss has b

Prepet Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Michael Ruane increased its relevant interest from 21,907,019  ordinary shares (24.60%) to 23,037,371 ordinary shares (25.90%).

Acorn Capital Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 16,250,000 ordinary shares (10.82%) to 13,500,000 ordinary shares (8.99%).

Austal Ltd - 29-Oct-04Has signed a new contract for two fast ferries generating revenue of $35M.

LOCAL recruitment firm Gryphon Consultants has acquired the IT division of Placer Personnel Group.

Biometrics Limited has appointed Robert Porter as non-executive director, Robert Mennie as technical director and Katrina Gunellas

The Institute for International Research will hold Leadership Skills for Women over November 11 and 12 at the Mercure Hotel Perth.

Proposed code: GWRIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Gold mining

Anker Hung became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 4,135,142 ordinary shares (5.35%).

Queste Communications Ltd increased its relevant interest from 13,658,258 ordinary shares (13.616%) to 18,979,258 ordinary shares (18.920%).

300,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on November 5, 2004

Have made a placement of 250,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the Company at a price of $0.80 per share, raising $200,000.00.

NATALIE Sharman is the new president of the Stirling Business Association.Ms Sharman is the fifth female president of the association.

M+H Power Systems, a subsidiary of Sydney-based Tag Pacific, has entered into a conditional agreement to failed renewable energy player Advanced Energy Systems.

MARTY and Karen Van Beek of Moora have been named Watsonia Contract Grower of the Year in the more than 4,000 baconers a year category.

AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co increased its relevant interest from 6,320,675 ordinary shares (5.40%) to 7,894,296 ordinary shares (6.74%)

Paradice Cooper Investors Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 7,376,403 ordinary shares (7.10%) to 6,155,669 ordinary shares (5.93%).