Staff Reporters

THE State Government has offered school teachers a pay rise of between nine and 13.5 per cent over two years amid growing dissention among teachers regarding a plan to further roll out its Outcomes Ba

Murdoch University has appointed Terry Budge as its new chancellor, replacing Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton, who will retire later this year.

Proposed code: YRR, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Denis McInerney (non-executive chairman), John Geary (executive director and company secretary), David Dre

Fiona Gardener (formerly Harvey) has been appointed as state manager WA/SA for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia.

Linc Integrated has appointed Sav Hatzianastasiouas art director, after four years with the company.

FORMER Western Australian premier Dr Geoff Gallop will deliver the keynote address at the Western Australian Community Foundation’s ‘Essential Ingredients for a Healthy Community’ summit on Friday Jun

Provision of administration of 2006 student satisfaction survey: Colmar Brunton - $208,835.30

Ospraie Management LLC became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 33,387,000 ordinary shares (9.27%)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 22,706,769 ordinary shares (6.30%) to 28,143,570 ordinary shares (7.82%)

Jetan Pty Ltd changed its relevant interest from 68,200,877 ordinary shares (27.86%) to 68,200,877 ordinary shares (26.71%)

A General Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street West Perth, at 10.30 am on Friday 23 June 2006

JUNE marks the beginning of Umbrella Month, not just for Lighter Note readers hoping to avoid a downpour but for non-profit group Youth Focus, who are selling a range of quality umbrellas during this,

Established over 50 years, hiring equipment and marquees to a large mix of customers from corporate events and expos through to private functions.

Proposed code: CAJ, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: dental health care, Corporate: Andrew Harrison (managing director), Dr Russell Fine (non-executive director), Anthony Ho (non-executive di

Suite 3, Ground Floor, 16 Ord Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005; PO Box 99, WEST PERTH, WA 6872

This document provides information about claiming a benefit under the product stewardship for oil program http://ato.gov.au/distributor.asp?doc=/content/44214.htm Published: May 24 2006

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

FMR Corp & FIL increased its relevant interest from 8,995,652 ordinary shares (7.48%) to 10,994,989 ordinary shares (9.14%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 93,584,924 ordinary shares (25.05%) to 97,935,990 ordinary shares (26.22%)

Subsidiary CIVMEC Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd (CIVMEC) has been awarded a significant construction project by Rio Tinto valued at $20m

Announce that Qatar Steel Company (QASCO), has signed a Share Placement Agreement to acquire a significant (9.07%) shareholding in the Company.

AUSTRALIA’S largest broadacre property syndicator, Peet and Company Ltd, has launched an $8.5 million capital raising for a 19.7 hectare parcel of land in Byford, south of Perth.

ASX code: ZDX, Issue price: $0.22, First days close: $0.235, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: John Seton (non-executive chairman), Paul Seton (managing director), Rodney Murfitt (exe

Proposed code: PGM, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: platinum group metals exploration, Corporate: Robert W Mosig (executive chairman & company secretary), Greg J Wheeler (non-executive direc

Prime Health Group has appointed Dr Tony Hochberg as medial director.

NOT many hospitals can boast million-dollar views of the Swan River, but non-profit Bethesda Hospital can, following a $20 million dollar redevelopment program that has transformed the ageing Claremon

Mt. Magnet District High School-New Ablutions: Geraldton Building Services & Cabinets - $351,041.90

AuSelect Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 45,481,818 ordinary shares (5.09%)

Alchemia Ltd increased its relevant interest from 78,133,544 ordinary shares (62.1%) to 80,641,819 ordinary shares (64.1%)

Lion Selection Group Ltd changed its relevant interest from 120,925,771 ordinary shares (15.16%) to 120,925,771 ordinary shares (13.54%)

A General Meeting is to be held at The Pilbara Room, Level C, Sheraton Perth Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, on Friday, 23 June 2006 commencing at 10.00am

THE Centre for Independent Studies has appointed former Perth boy Sir Rod Eddington to the board of directors.