Press Release

In this Issue (1) Commencement of Quotation - Australian Property Systems (APO) (2) Publication of NSX Prices (3) NSX to visit Perth and Australian Nickel Conference October 2002 (1) Commencement of Quotation - Australian Property Systems (NSXCODE: APO) APSL was admitted to the official list of the Stock Exchange of Newcastle Limited on Monday 30th September. Official Quotation of the following securities will commence on Tuesday 1st October 2002. Principal Activities: APSL provides property development management services utilising a proprietary Patented system. Quoted Securities: 21,274,000 ordinary shares fully paid NSX Trading Code: APO Start of trading: 10:30 am AEST, 1st October 2002 NETS Abbreviation: Aus Pro Sy FPO ISIN: AU000000APO2 Registered Office: Naval Offices, Level 13 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Company Secretary: Sasha Andjelkovic Share Registry: Douglas Heck & Burrell Accounts Balance Date: 30th June CHESS: Participating Restricted Securities: NSX Escrowed Shares: 6,574,000 until 30th September 2004 Voluntary Escrowed Shares: The company has issued the following securities that are subject to voluntary escrow: 10,942,500. Nominated Adviser: Cameron Stockbrokers Limited Sponsoring Brokers: Cameron Stockbrokers Limited (2) PUBLICATION OF NSX Prices in DYNAMIC SMALL BUSINESS MAGAZINE Now you can keep up to date with your favourite NSX listed companies and current prices while getting some great information about business in an innovative magazine, Dynamic Small Business, available at your local Newsagent. For the past nine years DSB has been publishing practical business information that assists business owners to improve profitability. For subscription or how to purchase enquires please call 02 9955 6311 or see their website at: http://www.dbsmag.com.au (3) The NSX is visiting Perth in October. The Stock Exchange of Newcastle Limited is an invited speaker at the 2002 Australian Nickel Conference, Scarborough, Perth (17th to 18th October). For those attending the conference please come and talk to us on our stand. For those not attending the conference the NSX is taking this opportunity to invite you to a presentation on “Listing on the NSX” before the conference starts. You dont need to be a Nickel Miner to attend our pre-conference drinks and presentation. We would be happy to see you on WEDNESDAY 16th OCTOBER 2002 – 6pm until 8pm, Rendezvous Observation City Hotel, Scarborough, Perth, Western Australia. Please RSVP for the drinks by Friday 11th October to Scott or Ben on 02 4929 6377 or email mailto:mail@newsx.com.au. Alternatively, if you wish to arrange a private meeting to discuss your listing requirements while the NSX is in Perth please call Scott Evans on 02 4929 6377 or mob: 0419 787 582. For more information on the Nickel Conference go to the NSX website: http://https://www.nsx.com.au/expos/nickel.asp