Press Release

In this Issue (1)AWX begins trading - April 15th 2002 (2)NSX Investing in Innovation Expo 2002 (3)Newcastle & Hunter Business Chamber (4)IDC Hunter (1) Eight Australian Wine Exchange Securities listed on NSX. The eight securities in the Australian Wine Exchange second prospectus listed successfully on the NSX today. The Bid / Offer details are as follows: NSX Code Description BID OFFER AWXCHL Clarendon Hills Liandra Shiraz 1999 620.00 750.00 AWXHPC Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1998 270.00 330.00 AWXKEM Katnook Estate Cabernet 2000 300.00 369.00 AWXKLP Knappstein Lenswood Vineyards `The Palatine` 1999 380.00 460.00 AWXMAM Mountadam Merlot 1998 180.00 239.00 AWXOJC Orlando Jacob's Creek Limited Release Shiraz Cabernet 1999 200.00 260.00 AWXSPC Sally's Paddock 2000 320.00 400.00 AWXXLC Xanadu Cabernet Reserve (Lagan Estate) 1998 200.00 280.00 (2) NSX Investing in Innovation EXPO - Friday 24th May 2002 Bringing together investors, companies wishing to raise capital and organisations that provide services to both the investing community and to business. A great number of registrations have been received from a variety of companies already. The event has attracted special guest speakers to focus on corporate and retail topics. To stay abreast with the latest exhibitors, speakers and EXPO activities or to register your interest go to http://https://www.nsx.com.au/innovation (3) Newcastle & Hunter Business Chamber As part of the highly successful speaker calendar the Newcastle & Hunter Business Chamber is presenting its second Talking Business luncheon featuring furturist and Social commentator Richard Nevile. Richard Neville will speak at 12 midday on Friday 10th May 2002 at Club Nova Newcastle. For further information please contact Selina Watson on (02) 4925 0487 or visit http://www.nhbc.com.au . (4) IDC - Hunter The Industry Development Centre will be hosting "The Business and Innovators Expo" from 1pm to 6pm on Thursday 9th May 2002 The Expo will provide Hunter businesses with valuable information about how they can more effectively undertake innovation while remaining competitive and improving their business opportunities. The expo will showcase several successful Hunter innovations and organisations such as IP Australia, patent attorneys, the National Invention Centre as well as the NSX. For Further information please contact Troy White at the IDC on (02) 4962 0999