Staff Reporters

If you are an individual investor who is considering participating in the 2006 BHP Billiton share buy-back, this information will give you some guidance as to the likely tax implications of your parti

RAB Special Situations (Master Fund) Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,300,000 ordinary shares (5.83%)

Portfolio Partners Ltd increased its relevant interest from 9,874,645 ordinary shares (6.25%) to 11,873,759 ordinary shares (7.52%)

Roderick James Hollas Smith decreased its relevant interest from 13,761,308 ordinary shares (18.42%) to 11,791,308 ordinary shares (15.78%)

Announce plans for a capital raising. The placement of 9,500,000 shares at 6 cents per share will raise $570,000 before costs.

THE massive Boddington gold mine is on track to pour first gold in 2008, after owners Newmont Mining and AngloGold Ashanti awarded the $115 million management contact for the asset to Clough Ltd.

NON-PROFIT group Workpower Incorporated is refurbishing a new site in Belmont and expects to make the move in June.

ASX code: AYR, Issue price: N/A, First days close: N/A, Principal activities: gold exploration and mining, Corporate: Peter Harold (non-executive chairman), Dr Jayson Meyers (managing director), Peter

Proposed code: EAR, Issue price: $0.25, Principal activities: gold, nickel and copper exploration, Corporate: Peter Andrews (executive chairman), Ernst Kohler (managing director), Peter Stedwell (non-

Dr Wal Anderson, principal research officer in cropping systems agronomy with the Department of Agriculture, has been awarded an adjunct professorship in the UWA School of Plan Biology.

Board of directors; Ross Bradley – president, David McAuliffe – vice-president, Paul Butler – honorary treasurer, Shirley Houston – honorary secretary.

Engineering Consultancy Services, Sequoia Smart Solutions Pty Ltd $123,000.00

Arodam Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

Acorn Capital Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 14,701,133 ordinary shares (7.89%)

Mineral Commodities Ltd changed its relevant interest from 17,599,804 ordinary shares (14.36%) to 18,461,886 ordinary shares (7.58%)

Announce that it has been awarded the contract for the installation of a utilities package for the Yabulu Extension Project in Queensland, valued at $25.5m.

Simon Martin (left) has been appointed as general manager of Network Ten’s Perth station. Mr Martin replaces Chris O’Connell, who has moved to the company’s Brisbane station.

Well established business with a long and profitable history. Located in a growing South West location. Multiple product lines & repeat clientele. Plant & stock only.

Accent Resources NL has engaged Chris Robinson, principal consultant of Hematite Consultants Pty Ltd, to advise the company in relation to evaluation of its iron properties in the Murchison region.

Level 2, 6 Thelma Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9420 1200

In the 2005-06 Budget the government announced that it would amend the Franking Deficit Tax offset rules to remove unintended consequences.

JK Nominees Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder

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.

Well established and profitable in the northern suburbs. Excellent reputation and regular repeat work.

Elders Rural Bank, a joint venture between Futuris Corporation Ltd and Bendigo Bank Ltd, has appointed Steven Laidlaw as its new chief financial officer.

THE Department of Education and Training estimates that about 20 per cent of students struggle to achieve effective literacy skills.

Building and Construction and Maintenance Services, Multi Develope & Construct WA Pty Ltd $725,322.40

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%)