Staff Reporters

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

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.

Level 45, 2 Park Street, SYDNEY, NSW 2000; Ph: (02) 9264 5515, Fax: (02) 9264 5656

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

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

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

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

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.

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