Staff Reporters

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

MP Mining Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

GI Associates, PP Associates and the GR Group increased its relevant interest from 19,170,165 ordinary shares (10.09%) to 29,170,165 ordinary shares (14.10%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 97,935,990 ordinary shares (26.22%) to 104,914,465 ordinary shares (28.09%)

An Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held at Hunter Bay Partners, Level 5, Grafton Bond Building, Kent St, Sydney at 9:00am (EST) on 28 June 2006

Announce the subscription by major US institutional investor Indus Capital Partners, LLC., to a private placement of 11,276,494 fully paid ordinary shares at A$ 0.115 with 5,638,247 free attaching lis

THE state government has announced plans to create a new ‘super department’, with the merger of the Department of Environment and the Department of Conservation and Land Management to form the Departm

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

Jamie Martinovich has been promoted to client director of Nova 93.7, replacing Rohan Dwyer, who is returning to Vega Melbourne to head the agency sales team.

Board of directors: Carol Adams – chairperson, Lynne Woofenden – deputy chairperson, Graham Francis – treasurer, Mike Winchester – secretary.

Tranby Primary School - Administration Upgrade (Re-Tender): Isis Projects - $206,514.00

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

19 Ledgar Road, BALCATTA, WA 6021

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

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

PERTH-BASED mining software developer Surpac Minex Group Pty Ltd is being acquired by a key competitor, Canadian mine production management solutions provider, Gemcom Software International Inc.

Communications and Computer Equipment and Peripherals and Components and Supplies: CDM - $126,500.00

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%)