Staff Reporters

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 75,144,376 ordinary shares (59.73%) to 76,445,116 ordinary shares (60.76%)

Charles Bass changed its relevant interest from 13,349,081 ordinary shares (17.65%) to 13,359,081 ordinary shares (15.87%)

A General Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street West Perth, on Tuesday 20 June 2006 at 10.00 am

THE Australia Business Arts Foundation (WA chapter) has appointed Gerard Daniels Group chief executive, Lloyd Smith (left), as a volunteer councillor.

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.

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.

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%)

Sandvik AB increased its relevant interest from 65,093,013 ordinary shares (69.95%) to 77,606,225 ordinary shares (83.40%)

Announce that a further 2,587,500 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on May 31, 2006

Announce that applications have been received for a placement of 5 million fully paid shares to sophisticated investors to raise $1 million.

AGED care provider Continuing Health Care has purchased premier retirement village St Louis Estate in Claremont, with a view to developing a world-class, boutique aged-care facility on the estate.

Well-known and respected franchise situated in Kununurra in the heart of the Kimberley region supplying electrical and white goods, home entertainment systems to thriving community.

Proposed code: MYG, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Frank Lawson (chairman), John Robert Greeve (managing director), Allan Richard George Brown (technical direct

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.

Traolach Investments Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,100,000 ordinary shares (5.5%)

Quest Asset Partners Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,785,329 ordinary shares (5.07%) to 12,588,263 ordinary shares (6.52%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 112,520,212 ordinary shares (30.12%) to 121,566,228 ordinary shares (32.54%)

A General Meeting is to be held at 2 Bulimba Road, Nedlands, on Tuesday, 27 June 2006 at 3.30 pm.

EAST Timor erupted as the biggest issue of the past week, with the fledgling nation forced to ask for foreign troops to keep the peace.

THERE are 19 million active mobile handsets in Australia and 27-year-old Andrew Dalton wants to get a message on all of them.

Proposed code: SHA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, (08) 9225 5544, The company aims to raise $2.6 million

Terry Agnew group CEO of RAC (WA), has been appointed as the president of the Australian Institute of Management in WA. Mr Agnew's appointment follows the recent retirement of Chris Cronin.

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.

H & D Warner & Elliot Holdings Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Oaprale Management LLC increased its relevant interest from 33,317,000 ordinary shares (8.27%) to 41,386,005 ordinary shares (11.50%)

Plato Prospecting, Goyder Super Fund, Grimwood Davies, Timothy Goyder changed its relevant interest from 17,221,294 ordinary shares (17.94%) to 18,221,294 ordinary shares (13.67%)