Staff Reporters

AMP Ltd increased its relevant interest from 7,306,564 ordinary shares (5.81%) to 9,077,892 ordinary shares (7.22%)

Chemco Pty Ltd & LIG & BM Martin decreased its relevant interest from 10,817,089 ordinary shares (6.62%) to 8,817,657 ordinary shares (5.39%)

General Meeting will be held at 10.00am on 5 May 2006 at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, Perth.

WHILE we love to think we live in splendid isolation, The Note knows many Western Australians have to suffer the slings and arrows of east coast derision.

Freehold and Leasehold available on a walk in walk out basis Katanning WA. Substantial two storey hotel in excellent condition. Renovated ground floor - bar, restaurant, kitchen, tab.

Proposed code: UTO, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: uranium exploration, Corporate: Philip Lucas (non-executive chairman), Stephen Mann (non-executive director), Stanley Macdonald (non-execu

Murdoch University's Veterinary School has appointed senior research fellow Dr Trevor Ellis.

IN a story in the March 16 issue of WA Business News, “Facilitating Corporate Support”, it was stated BHP Billiton would be assisting the Western Australian Community Foundation by donating 1 per cent

Transportable Building Relocation Services Tender Package, Woodland Contractors $119,387.00

AMP Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Richard Andrew Palmer became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 52,002,019 ordinary shares (13.43%)

Barrick Gold Corporation increased its relevant interest from 28,947,806 ordinary shares (21.17%) to 45,112,836 ordinary shares (32.99%)

Announced the acquisition of Kaldura Industries in Mackay, Queensland.

Employers will have more room to breathe following the federal government's decision to ease rules on keeping extensive records of hours worked by senior executives and managers.

SIX Macquarie Financial Services advisers are believed to have quit the firm's Perth office to join ex-Sealcorp chief Jan Kolbusz in a new city wealth management business.

"Activity" tours Award winner, 12 yr history Plant $235K Nets $175K+. Owner retiring and will train/assist. Vehicles are kept in top condition. Can be relocated.

Proposed code: GLA, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: nickel, gold and uranium explorer, Corporate: John Palermo (director), Mark O' Malley (director), John Hills (director), Douglas Cunningha

Level 11, 66 St George's Terrace, PERTH, WA 6000 Ph: (08) 6467 6000, Fax: (08) 6467 6001 perth@phillipsfox.com

This measure will allow tax deductibility for gifts to the value of $2 or more to Playgroup Victoria Incorporated and St Michael's Church Restoration Fund.

Westpac Banking Corporation ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Commonwealth Bank of Australia increased its relevant interest from 24,652,440 ordinary shares (9.19%) to 29,996,557 ordinary shares (11.1%)

Challenger Financial Services Group Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 9,200,000 ordinary shares (7.02%) to 7,771,465 ordinary shares (5.87%)

General Meeting will be held at Level 3, 2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney, New South Wales at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 9th May 2006.

Students from Tafe, UWA and Curtin University had a field day on the weekend test riding loaders, diggers, dozers, dump trucks and graders during civil contracting company Ertech's open day at a Burns

ONE of the major challenges facing any business in a crowded industry sector is attracting attention – and for attention, read sales.

Proposed code: CDT, Issue price: $0.20, Principal activities: gold exploration, Corporate: Michael Ivey (executive chairman & managing director), Campbell Ansell (non-executive director), Michael Ashf

MLG Realty has appointed Jason Whiteman (pictured) to the newly created position of general manager.

TELSTRA sold its 10.6 per cent stake in the Seven Network.

New Primary School - Tapping – Construction, Universal Constructions $7,933,000.00

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

Elliot Holdings Pty Ltd, Hugh & Dianne Warner became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 18,000,000 ordinary shares (5.25%)

Barrick Gold Corporation increased its relevant interest from 24,770,057 ordinary shares (18.11%) to 28,947,806 ordinary shares (21.17%)