Staff Reporters

Has arranged a private placement, to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately A$500,000 through the issue of up to 2 million ordinary shares in the capital of the company at a price of A$0.25 per o

WA is leading the country in employment growth with more than 35 per cent of employers forecasting positive changes to staffing levels in the first quarter of 2006.

Local exhibition organiser Richard Campbell has been made a life member of the Perth Convention Bureau.

Price: $875,000 Nationwide importer of dining, bedding, office, cafe & outdoor furniture & accessories. Currently operating out of Queensland.

Major fishing and tourism wildlife attractions in tropical destination North. Excellent business with freehold. Details in confidence by appointment only.

Barclays Global Investors Australia Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

CVC Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,414,514 ordinary shares (6.33%).

M&G Investment Management Ltd, M&G Ltd, M&G Group Ltd, Prudential plc increased its relevant interest from 14,152,245 ordinary shares (6.07%) to 16,422,245 ordinary shares (7.05%).

Advises that 19,507,500 fully paid ordinary shares were released from voluntary escrow on 30 November 2005.

7-Dec-05 Response to ASX Query

This applies to clubs, charities, government departments and other organisations which are wholly or partially income tax exempt.

Development and construction company Rapley Wilkinson has appointed Darren Staunton as development manager. Mr Staunton was previously with Clifton Coney Group.

Proposed ASX code: EKA Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: base metals and diamond exploration.

Portfolio Partners Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

John Anthony Nyvlt & Kelly Lee Nyvlt as Trustees of the Nyvlt Family Trust became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 16,903,720 ordinary shares (30.0%).

Portland House Investments Ltd changed its relevant interest from 15,848,880 ordinary shares (16.5%) to 15,848,880 ordinary shares (13.2%).

Sylvania has been advised that the proceedings instituted by Platcrome against Samancor and Sylvania have been dismissed, with the court awarding costs against Platcrome.

The company has appointed Montagu Stockbrokers Pty Ltd to complete a placement of 25,000,000 shares at 9.5c to provide additional funding for projects in 2006.

Treasurer Peter Costello has announced he won’t take on Prime Minister John Howard in a pre-Budget leadership showdown.

Michael Bryden has accepted the role of general manager of The Western Australian Club.

Price $149,000 Five days only. Unique operation. No pick-up or delivery. Netts husband/wife team $90,000pa. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

Price $275,000 FIRM Turnover $20,000 pw. 6 days per week. Massive potential. Needs energetic operator. Jan Gunnink: 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

Proposed code: RIS Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: owner operator of bulk carrier vessels and provision of a wide range of services for the shipping industry.

IAMGold Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 108,287,535 ordinary shares (1.8%).

Acorn Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 3,850,000 ordinary shares (5.82%) to 5,050,000 ordinary shares (7.38%).

Advises that on 20 December 2005, 2,000,000 ordinary fully paid shares will be released from escrow.

8-Dec-05 Response to ASX Query

Has reached in-principle agreement with Sprott Securities Inc.

SCOTT Print’s recent transition to world-class printer status was triggered by a series of problems that was threatening the company’s treasured top-end reputation and position in a highly competitive

Peter Wright and Nathan Krepp have been appointed as sales managers to MLG Property Group. Both Doug Ithier and Shin Marimoto will take on the role of sales executive.

Proposed code: CPT Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: home trader. Corporate: Mark Freeman (non-executive chairman); John Day (managing director); Jason Davis (executive director).

Woodside Petroleum Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.