Staff Reporters

Announce that it will raise $19,050,000 via the issue of 127 million shares at a price of $0.15 per share.

Trevor Andrews, director and company secretary at emerging Australian iron ore producer Murchison Metals Ltd, has acquired 1,000,000 ordinary shares in the company, escrowed until April 1, 2007, as pa

John Phillips (pictured) has been appointed as the new president of the Western Australia Division of Engineers Australia. He succeeds John Ruprecht.

Price: $1,550,000 Strata freehold restaurant and karaoke venue located within the high demand, central Northbridge entertainment precinct. Steve Bowes, Richard Marr: 9481 4422 GMO & Associates

Issuer code: DMA Issue price: $0.20 First day's close: $0.19 Principal activities: exploration for gold, uranium, nickel and iron.

Name Consolidated Minerals Ltd/ Consolidated Nickel Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Joe Singer became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,903,720 ordinary shares (30.0%).

D.H. Miller & Associates changed its relevant interest from 14,375,000 ordinary shares (10.4%) to 16,847,000 ordinary shares (8.3%).

Advise that the following restricted ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow on the following dates: (i) 935,625 ordinary fully paid shares on the 30 November 2005, (ii) 939,375 ordina

The Annual General Meeting will be held at Novotel Langley Hotel, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, at 9.30am on 24 November 2005.

GEM Commercial Property Trust, part of the Growth Equities Mutual Ltd stable, said it has acquired a 50 percent interest in Allandale Square, Perth, for $39.35 million.

KPMG's Perth Office has appointed Natalie Hobson and Wilbur Tong as senior executive and executive respectively in KPMG's Valuations Group and Financing Group.

Proposed code: VUL Issue price: $0.40 Principal activities: uranium exploration.

Mooney & Partners Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

G Steinpereis & J Steinpereis, LeisureWest Consulting, Oakhurst Enterprises became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 20,000,000 ordinary shares (7.39%).

Westpac Nominees Ltd changed its relevant interest from 3,705,497 ordinary shares (15.82%) to 3,705,497 ordinary shares (14.71%).

6-Dec-05 Response to ASX Query

Announce that the Company has agreed to make a share placement of 13.3 million shares at an issue price of 30 cents per share to raise approximately $4m.

Government Employees Superannuation Board chief executive Michele Dolin has been appointed to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia board.

Mr Bob Welch -Executive Director, WA Sports Federation Mr Ken Norquay – General Manager Racing and Industry Development, Racing and Wagering WA Ms Carolyn Chard -General Manager, WA Opera Mr Geoff Dun

This growing and highly profitable master franchise displays significant weekly cashflow for the owner. Only four staff and an owner are required to operate the business successfully.

Price: $850,000 ps Villas located in town centre. Excellent retirement business or redevelopment opportunity. Irene Grove: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

Farcam Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 18,708,971 ordinary shares (6.64%).

Korea Zinc Co Ltd increased its relevant interest from 19,100,000 ordinary shares (10.1%) to 26,500,000 ordinary shares (13.99%).

Advise that the escrow period for 15,980,000 ordinary shares and 8,250,000 options will expire on 16 December 2005.

9-Dec-05 Response to ASX Query

A Portable Document Format (PDF version) of the December 2005 tax seminar guide is available. Download the guide from www.ato.gov.au

Australian Quality Plus has appointed Mark Paino as general manager in WA. Mr Paino was previously with a Fremantle based Food Service and National Ship Supply company for more than 25 years.

Proposed code: KAT Issue price: $1.00 Principal activities: managed portfolio of Australian companies.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

William Colin Alf became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,903,720 ordinary shares (30.0%).