Staff Reporters

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%)

An Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held at The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia, Havelock Street, West Perth, on Monday 26 June 2006 at 10:00 am.

THE Note is pleased to announce that WA Beer Week 2006 has arrived!

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Proposed code: MMB, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: base and precious metals exploration, Corporate: Dr Keith P Watkins (managing director), Ralph R G Porter (technical director), Max D J Co

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.

MP Mining Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

GI Associates, PP Associates and the GR Group increased its relevant interest from 19,170,165 ordinary shares (10.09%) to 29,170,165 ordinary shares (14.10%)

Consolidated Minerals Ltd & Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 97,935,990 ordinary shares (26.22%) to 104,914,465 ordinary shares (28.09%)

An Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held at Hunter Bay Partners, Level 5, Grafton Bond Building, Kent St, Sydney at 9:00am (EST) on 28 June 2006

Announce the subscription by major US institutional investor Indus Capital Partners, LLC., to a private placement of 11,276,494 fully paid ordinary shares at A$ 0.115 with 5,638,247 free attaching lis

THE state government has announced plans to create a new ‘super department', with the merger of the Department of Environment and the Department of Conservation and Land Management to form the Departm

ASX code: BUR, Issue price: $0.22, First days close: $0.20, Principal activities: oil and gas exploration, Corporate: John McAlwey (non-executive chairman), Andrew Kugler, Jr (non-executive director),

Proposed code: GNE, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: VoIP technology, Corporate: Warren Beckwith (chairman & company secretary), Jolyon Sinclair (executive director), John Woods (non-executiv

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.

Kallenia Mines Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 2,400,000 ordinary shares (7.17%)

Bennelong Asia Pacific Multi Strategy Equity Master Fund Ltd increased its relevant interest from 94,000,000 ordinary shares (9.08%) to 132,580,522 ordinary shares (12.15%)

Faustus Nominees Pty Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 40,392,323 ordinary shares (17.87%) to 40,215,073 ordinary shares (17.78%)

A Meeting is to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street West Perth, at 9.00am, Monday 26 June 2006.

Aquarius Platinum Ltd non-executive director GE (Edward) Haslam has acquired 5,000 shares in on-market trade in the company for a beneficial interest of $84,850.

Well-established fit-out and building contracting business with an excellent reputation for a quality, versatile, reliable and cost effective service.

Proposed code: TRF, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold copper uranium exploration, Corporate: Ian Finch (managing director), Shane Sadleir (non-executive director), Neil McKay (non-executi

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.

Macquarie Bank Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,650,000 ordinary shares (11.17%) to 15,250,000 ordinary shares (13.54%)

Sandvik AB increased its relevant interest from 76,271,569 ordinary shares (81.96%) to 77,567,786 ordinary shares (83.36%)

Report that Eastland Technology Australia Pty Ltd (ETA) has failed in its application to seek special leave for a hearing at the High Court regarding the case against Whisson et al, in relation to the

Advise that they have agreed, subject to shareholder approval, to make a placement of 16 million new shares at an issue price of 5 cents per share to raise $800,000 before costs.

THE marketing of Western Australia as a destination for Asian tourists has stepped up a gear with the launch of online campaigns in Japan and South Korea.