Staff Reporters

Abbotsleigh Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 34,245,674 ordinary shares (17.08%) to 36,685,674 ordinary shares (18.29%).

Edward John Ellyard changed its relevant interest from 7,545,000 ordinary shares (9.35%) to 8,545,000 ordinary shares (8.83%).

Advises that 113,000,000 restricted fully paid ordinary shares will be released on 25 May 2007.

General Meeting will be held at The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Level 3, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria on Wednesday, 20 June 2007 at 10.00 am

APPLECROSS-BASED pipe services firm ShieldLiner Ltd will raise $2.8 million through a placement with Indian Ocean Capital as the company refocuses its business strategy.

Knight Frank has appointed Samantha Appel as an investment property manager and David Bolton as a licensed valuer.

Glenn Cooper, executive chair and director of marketing at Coopers Brewery South Australia, to speak at Family Business Australia's state conference on change and challenges for family businesses in

Tomahawk Energy Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,815,000 ordinary shares (9.087%).

Tamaya Resources Ltd increased its relevant interest from 80,173,265 ordinary shares (65.64%) to 81,759,095 ordinary shares (66.93%).

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc decreased its relevant interest from 18,851,794 ordinary shares (8.09%) to 16,540,187 ordinary shares (7.10%).

Announce that it has agreed to a placement to sophisticated investors of 28 million shares at 25 cents raising A$7 million.

Mid West energy company Aviva Corporation Ltd has appointed former Western Power Corporation general manager generation Mark Chatfield as general manager energy, overseeing its $1 billion power statio

ASX code: OKU,Issue price: $0.20,First days close: $0.44,Principal activities: uranium exploration,Corporate: Peter Meagher (executive chairman & company secretary), Ross Brown (managing director), Gl

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THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Minister turns heat on EPA over delay

The West Australian.Page 1: The federal government has accused Kevin Rudd of endangering Australia's relationship with Japan over whales.

Perth Lord Mayor Dr Peter Nattrass has thrown his support behind Attorney General Jim McGinty's criticism of The West Australian and its editor, Paul Armstrong, saying the debate was about the standard of reporting in WA.

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Wesfarmers, Coles settle access dispute as sales figures slump

Revenue Minister Peter Dutton today announced a $1.5 million payout to members of the Strategic Capital Superannuation Fund, saying it was in the public interest to help out clients allegedly defrauded by its allegedly "inappropriate investments".

This week's WA Business News looks at the recent spate of mid-cap acquisitions and the impact of the boom in Broome, plus Business Class, Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN (BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES)Goyder lashes Coles on 'crazy' data move

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 22,015,509 ordinary shares (5.32%).

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates increased its relevant interest from 3,930,000 ordinary shares (5.17%) to 6,680,000 ordinary shares (7.66%) .

Eley Griffiths Group changed its relevant interest from 10,286,423 ordinary shares (7.55%) to 14,215,170 ordinary shares (6.3%).

General Meeting will be held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth,on 5 June 2007 commencing at 9.30am.

TREASURER Eric Ripper launched the government's budget for 2007-08, the centrepiece of which was a $433 million tax relief package targeted at first home buyers, property owners and motor vehicle buye

A SIGNIFICANT commitment by China to meeting environmental targets would have a major effect on Western Australia, according to former premier and Australian Capital Equity senior adviser, Richard Cou

Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed Darren Murphy as a partner of the firm.

Department of the Attorney General - Westralia Square, Perth - fit out - Topline Partitions & Interiors Pty Ltd - $1.4 million

Bloiverieux SA became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,772,727 ordinary shares (8.85%).

RAB Special Situation Master Fund increased its relevant interest from 18,900,000 ordinary shares (6.92%) to 38,900,000 ordinary shares (13.28%).

Advise that 1,900,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on 17 May 2007.