Staff Reporters

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

JOE White Malting Ltd announced plans to construct a $34 million malting plant at Forrestfield with an expected production output of 80,000 tonnes per annum.

The Bulletin board for tax agents comprises news items relevant to tax agents and is regularly revised. Updated to include Tax Agent Infoline changes - May 17 2006.

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.

Robyn Ahern, Mark Paganin, Jennifer Seabrook and Simon Withers have been re-appointed to the Takeovers Panel.

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.

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

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.

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%)

A General Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth on 22 June 2006 commencing at 11.00am