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If you are claiming a deduction for decline in value, you may need to include the capital allowances schedule with your tax return.

The Australian Marketing Institute is holding its inaugural WA Marketing and Business Networking Congress from June 6 to 8 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

FMR Corp & FIL increased its relevant interest from 8,995,652 ordinary shares (7.48%) to 10,994,989 ordinary shares (9.14%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 93,584,924 ordinary shares (25.05%) to 97,935,990 ordinary shares (26.22%)

Subsidiary CIVMEC Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd (CIVMEC) has been awarded a significant construction project by Rio Tinto valued at $20m

Announce that Qatar Steel Company (QASCO), has signed a Share Placement Agreement to acquire a significant (9.07%) shareholding in the Company.

Located in major shopping centre, south of city centre.

Proposed code: EKM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Richard Revelins (non-executive chairman), Richard Harris (managing director), Russell Davis (exploration dir

DIAMOND giant De Beers announced it was not renewing its contract with Argyle Diamond Mines Joint Venture, this week 10 years ago.

The following table converts the tariff item numbers, descriptions and rates at June 30 2006 to the proposed tariff item numbers, descriptions and rates that will apply from July 1 2006.

AuSelect Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 45,481,818 ordinary shares (5.09%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 78,133,544 ordinary shares (62.1%) to 80,641,819 ordinary shares (64.1%)

Lion Selection Group Ltd changed its relevant interest from 120,925,771 ordinary shares (15.16%) to 120,925,771 ordinary shares (13.54%)

A General Meeting is to be held at The Pilbara Room, Level C, Sheraton Perth Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, on Friday, 23 June 2006 commencing at 10.00am

THE Centre for Independent Studies has appointed former Perth boy Sir Rod Eddington to the board of directors.

FORTUNATELY Premier Carpenter won't be around for the years it will take Australia to recognise that uranium waste is safer stored in Australia than in other areas of the world.

Mediterranean cuisine, busy location, east suburbs, T/O $20,000pw, modern, clean, quality equipment, licensed, seats 200. Very little competition. Keen to sell. Joe Fanchi: 9443 7171 Schultz Partners

Proposed code: AEE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Brett Fraser (non-executive chairman), Dr Bob Beeson (managing director), Jay Stephenson (non-executive di

Linc Integrated has appointed Sav Hatzianastasiouas art director, after four years with the company.

FORMER Western Australian premier Dr Geoff Gallop will deliver the keynote address at the Western Australian Community Foundation's ‘Essential Ingredients for a Healthy Community' summit on Friday Jun

Provision of administration of 2006 student satisfaction survey: Colmar Brunton - $208,835.30

Frank Carr increased its relevant interest from 36,110,000 ordinary shares (55.0%) to 36,300,000 ordinary shares (55.3%)

Sandvik AB increased its relevant interest from 72,100,533 ordinary shares (77.4%) to 76,271,569 ordinary shares (81.96%)

Announce that today the creditors of the Pasminco Group Companies have approved the payment of a $14m dividend to Aquila in settlement of legal actions.

Announce the placement of 15,670,000 new fully paid ordinary shares at $0.20 per share to raise $3.134 million before costs.

Established in 2003 the business retails craft products used for scrap booking, card making and stamping. Also runs classes. Ideal for two women seeking flexibility and short hours.

Proposed code: FLR, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: producer of olive oil, Corporate: Mark Hohnen (chairman), David Carr (managing director), Mervyn Lange (non-executive director), Craig Rea

Andrew Bolingbroke has joined Boutique Financial Planning Group Pty Ltd as a certified financial planner. Mr Bolingbroke was previously with Godfrey Pembroke Ltd and Deutsche bank for nine years.

Suite 3, Ground Floor, 16 Ord Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005; PO Box 99, WEST PERTH, WA 6872

This document provides information about claiming a benefit under the product stewardship for oil program http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/44214.htm Published: May 24 2006

Bennelong Asia Pacific Multi Strategy Equity Master Fund Limited became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 12,910,444 ordinary shares (8.58%)