Staff Reporters

Escrow period for 60,000 ordinary shares will expire on July 15.                    

Agreement for acquisition of Union Reefs Gold Mine has been terminated by mutual agreement.       

Details of lodgment concessions available for closely held and family businesses.http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/46677.htm

Bassendean steel company West Australian Steel Sales and Trading has been fined $30,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace and, by that failure, causing serious harm to an em

The Housing Industry Association is predicting a soft landing for housing activity in Western Australia, supported by the strong State of the economy and evidence from a range of

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

William Brownlie Fairweather became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 1,690,000 ordinary shares (6.5%).

Announced share purchase plan for holders to purchase up at $4,800 stock at six cents per share.

340,400 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on July 15 2004.

If you invest in the Australian film industry, you may be eligible for a special tax deduction.

The exercise of union right of entry is a source of contention between unions and employers.

Kenyan-born agronomist Ken Flower is moving to Western Australia from Zimbabwe to take the position of scientific officer with the WA No-tillage Farmers Association.

A savings incentive scheme funded by the Rotary Club of Perth has been launched to help sellers of The Big Issue help themselves.

Mark Pownall (independent chairman of judges)

Proposed code: MBNIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Nickel exploration

Howe Superfund ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Durban Roodepoort Deeps Ltd increased its relevant interest from 29,413,015  ordinary shares (26.2%) to 30,574,299 ordinary shares (27.21%).

Lomp Ltd increased its relevant interest from 19,720,860 ordinary shares (21.64%) to 20,639,412 ordinary shares (22.66%).

Annual general meeting of members will be held at 18 Sungei Kadut Avenue Singapore 729489 on Wednesdy July 28 at 3pm.

Sally Mansfield has been appointed director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s WA branch.

Federal Member for Fremantle and President of the Australian Labor Party the Honourable Dr Carmen Lawrence MP, July 14 to speak at a Committee for Economic Development luncheon.

JMG Marketing has retained the $1.9 million Statewest account.

Proposed code: STXIssue price: $0.20Principal activities: Oil and gas exploration.

Lionore Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 65,217,391 ordinary shares (13.99%).

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 7,980,006 ordinary shares (6.8%) to 6,724,752 ordinary shares (5.73%).

Merger with People Telecom Ltd completed.

Lodged response to ASX query

If you were Australian resident shareholder affected by the recent demerger of AMP’s UK operations, this guide will help you to identify your capital gains tax obligations.