Staff Reporters

Fred Chaney has been appointed to chair a government committee researching a proposed human rights act for WA.

McKinley Plowman & Associates has made several appointments to its team.

Changes to the small business capital gains tax (CGT) concessions. http://www.ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/content/00097800.htm Published: April 26 2007

RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,247,367 ordinary shares (5.02%).

Frank Carr increased its relevant interest from 6,250,000 ordinary shares (22.0%) to 6,300,000 ordinary shares (22.2%).

Advise that 2,516,666 ordinary fully paid shares that were issued on 25 May 2006 to seed investors will be released from ASX escrow on 25 May 2007.

Annual General Meeting will be held at the offices of Lavan Legal, 20 th Floor, 1 William Street, Perth, on 31 May 2007 at 11.00am

Annual General Meeting will be held at Level 2, 45 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, on Thursday, 31 May 2007 at 11.00am

ASPIRING iron ore miner Gindalbie Metals Ltd has appointed commercial lawyer David Stokes (pictured) to the newly created role of general counsel and company secretary.

GOLD explorer Oropa Ltd will raise around $1.7 million through a renounceable rights offer to raise funds for further exploration of its Pungkut project in Indonesia.

This newsletter gives BAS service providers relevant website updates, news and direct links.

LunchBox Lunch List is holding a seminar luncheon with three prominent communication experts, May 17 at Government House.

Noltoni Super Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 25,400,000 ordinary shares (16.82%).

Prudential Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd, M&G Investment Mngt Ltd, M&G Ltd, M&G Group Ltd, Prudential plc increased its relevant interest from 37,982,411 ordinary shares (16.3%) to 39,758,528 ordin

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd A/C No 2 changed its relevant interest from 4,905,497 ordinary shares (7.79%) to 4,905,497 ordinary shares (6.4%).

Annual General Meeting will be held at The Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia 11 Drive, Crawley, at 10.30am on Monday 28 May 2007

SHARES in Rio Tinto Ltd surged above $90 for the first time this week amid speculation that BHP Billiton Ltd could take out its rival in a $122 billion-plus deal.

WEST Perth-based gold and base metals explorer, Stirling Minerals Ltd, has announced plans to raise $3.5 million in its initial public offer to fund exploration of its Quidong project in south-eastern

Julie Hamon-Ottema has left her role as principal of BSN & Co Accountants to form her own practice in Victoria Park/Burswood.

If you are thinking of buying a franchise business, and are looking for a guide to your tax obligations, this fact sheet is for you.

John Christie, Western Australian Hockey Association

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 14,786,295 ordinary shares (8.35%).

Paladin Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 120,784,139 ordinary shares (59.9%) to 124,984,742 ordinary shares (61.98%).

Advise that 20,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on April 30, 2007.

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, at 2.00 pm on 31 May 2007

MID West iron ore miner Murchison Metals Ltd has appointed Resource Capital Funds co-founder James McClements as a non-executive director.

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Recently listed public company Kasbah Resources Ltd has recruited two senior staff to its management team.

The Cooperative Research Centres Association is holding its annual conference, this year focusing on innovation, May 16-18 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.

Vietnam Enterprise Investments Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Tamaya Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 60,525,387 ordinary shares (49.55%) to 64,282,774 ordinary shares (52.63%).