Staff Reporters

Lagoon Creek Resources Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,000,000 ordinary shares (15.0%)

Sandvik AB changed its relevant interest from 81,405,971 ordinary shares (87.48%) to 72,100,533 ordinary shares (77.48%) - Corrected Notice Previous Forms overstated by 10%

Advise that 2,163,023 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from voluntary escrow on 1 June 2006.

Advise that it has reached in-principle agreement with Hartleys Limited to raise approximately $11 million through the placement of 15,750,000 shares at $0.70 per share to clients of Hartleys Limited.

THE expansion of Bendigo Bank's community banking concept is continuing in Western Australia, with two new branches having opened this year and two more on the way.

16 spacious motel units. A profitable, easily run business with enviable lifestyle. Enormous potential for additional use of restaurant/function centre.

Proposed code: EDE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: alternate energy exploration, Corporate: Gregory Howard Solomon (executive chairman), Gregory Joseph Egan (executive director), Douglas Ho

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

Australian Heritage Group Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,875,000 ordinary shares (9.45%)

Select Asset Management Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,607,320 ordinary shares (5.04%) to 8,097,839 ordinary shares (6.12%)

Anthony Poli changed its relevant interest from 26,145,105 ordinary shares (34.57%) to 26,145,105 ordinary shares (31.06%)

A General Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street West Perth, at 9.30am, Tuesday 20 June 2006.

Perth-based internet service provider iiNet Ltd released details of what it had uncovered during a five-week trading halt that forced it to downgrade earnings by about 40 per cent and tell investors t

Newsagency, Lotto, licensed Post Office. Provides a comprehensive range of magazines, cards and stationery.

Proposed code: FWL, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: yalgoo iron project, Corporate: Robert H Duffin (non-executive chairman), Brett Manning (managing director), Barry E Wyatt (non-executive

Dragon Mining NL has appointed Michael Naylor as chief financial officer.

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.

Indus Asia Pacific Master Fund Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,008,648 ordinary shares (9.87%)

Niederer Asset Management Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 75,334,960 ordinary shares (30.77%) to 80,334,960 ordinary shares (31.47%)

Anzon Australia Ltd announced that its takeover offer for Nexus shares is final, the consideration will not be increased and the offer will close on 6 June 2006

Announce a capital raising of A$47.6 million through an institutional placement of 136 million shares at 35 cents per share post consolidation.

ALLIANCE Group Pty Ltd managing director Graham Jackson (right) signed up as a WA Business News subscriber before the end of April and for his efforts has won two nights' accommodation at the Vines Re

Perfectly located well-established bicycle shop with excellent range of bicycles and accessories. Strong history of performance. Opportunity for profit growth. Owner selling due to illness.

Proposed code: AVD, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: Alex Bajada (chairman), Anthony Short (managing director), Gordon Sklenka (non-executive director), Si

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

Luarence James Keirnan ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Credit Suisse Holdings (Australia) Ltd increased its relevant interest from 30,534,977 ordinary shares (7.06%) to 35,473,527 ordinary shares (8.20%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 104,914,465 ordinary shares (28.09%) to 112,520,212 ordinary shares (30.12%)