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ASX code: BUR, Issue price: $0.22, First days close: $0.20, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: John McAlwey (non-executive chairman), Andrew Kugler, Jr (non-executive director),

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-executiv

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As part of the 06/07 Budget the Government announced that all Australian taxpayers will share in tax cuts worth $36.7 billion over the next four years, commencing 01/07/2006.

Kallenia Mines Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,400,000 ordinary shares (7.17%)

Bennelong Asia Pacific Multi Strategy Equity Master Fund Ltd increased its relevant interest from 94,000,000 ordinary shares (9.08%) to 132,580,522 ordinary shares (12.15%)

Faustus Nominees Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 40,392,323 ordinary shares (17.87%) to 40,215,073 ordinary shares (17.78%)

A Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street West Perth, at 9.00am, Monday 26 June 2006.

Aquarius Platinum Ltd non-executive director GE (Edward) Haslam has acquired 5,000 shares in on-market trade in the company for a beneficial interest of $84,850.

Well-established fit-out and building contracting business with an excellent reputation for a quality, versatile, reliable and cost effective service.

Proposed code: TRF, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold copper uranium exploration, Corporate: Ian Finch (managing director), Shane Sadleir (non-executive director), Neil McKay (non-executi

IN a deal with Canadian Regional Airlines, Ansett Australia sold one of its Fokker F28-1000 aircraft, this week 10 years ago. The aircraft had been in storage since October 1995.

Provides information about the Tax Office graduate development program and graduate recruitment. http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/5091.htm Published: May 18 2006

Peter Singer, professor of bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University in New Jersey (US), to speak at an UWA Extension event titled ‘The ethics of what we eat', June 6

Macquarie Bank Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,650,000 ordinary shares (11.17%) to 15,250,000 ordinary shares (13.54%)

Sandvik AB increased its relevant interest from 76,271,569 ordinary shares (81.96%) to 77,567,786 ordinary shares (83.36%)

Report that Eastland Technology Australia Pty Ltd (ETA) has failed in its application to seek special leave for a hearing at the High Court regarding the case against Whisson et al, in relation to the

Advise that they have agreed, subject to shareholder approval, to make a placement of 16 million new shares at an issue price of 5 cents per share to raise $800,000 before costs.

THE marketing of Western Australia as a destination for Asian tourists has stepped up a gear with the launch of online campaigns in Japan and South Korea.

THE use of skilled immigration programs versus the training and use of local labour is a vexed issue in all industries.

Proposed code: MMR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: pooled development fund, Corporate: Seng Yap (chairman), David Breeze (executive director), Charles Murphey (executive director), K.O Yap

Estate Development Company has appointed Michael Glendinning as general manager, effective immediately.

INCOLL Management is a development and project management consultancy operating across Australia.

Cape lambert Iron Ore Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 6,684,756 ordinary shares (11.14%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 76,445,116 ordinary shares (60.76%) to 78,133,544 ordinary shares (62.1%)

Strike Oil Ltd changed its relevant interest from 6,250,000 ordinary shares (10.0%) to 6,250,000 ordinary shares (8.86%)

A General Meeting is to be held at the Conference Centre Theatrette, Level 2, QV1, 250 St George's Terrace, Perth, on 26 June 2006 at 11.00am

ANZ Capital director Marshall Allen (left) will be leaving at the end of this week to establish an independent advisory and private equity business, Platanus Capital.

With freehold premises – under management. Offers an extensive range of treatments and includes the latest IPL technology.

Proposed code: GGG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold explorer, Corporate: Simon Cato (chairman), Jeremy Whybrow (executive director), Miles Guy (non-executive director), Bruce Acutt (com

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If you are an individual investor who participated in the 2006 BHP Billiton share buy-back, this information will assist you to correctly calculate capital gains or losses from the buy-back and comple