Staff Reporters

Re-elected as chairman for the second year at the Master Builders Association AGM was Geraldton builder Andrew Crothers of Mint Construction.

Proposed code: AZM Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: gold exploration. Corporate: Malcolm MacPherson (chairman); Stephen Ross (managing director); Bernard Aylward (non-executive director).

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 11,000,879 ordinary shares (7.16%) - amendment.

Wythenshawe Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 2,250,000 ordinary shares (7.10%) to 2,852,860 ordinary shares (9.00%).

CSIRO, through its Division of Molecular and Health Technologies and Offspring Ventures, a subsidiary of QPSX Ltd, have entered into an arrangement to commercialize some of the Division's ecdysone rec

The Company has made a placement of 98,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares at a price of 0.18 cents per share to raise $177,300 before costs of the issue.

Recruitment Partners has appointed Jean Keay to its recruitment team.

Fabrication Design Building Business $670,000 WIWO Established 6 years. T/O $1.155m 2004/05. Situated in major country town, Moora - 170 kms north of Perth (main road frontage).

Proposed code: PEH Principal activities: retailer (08) 9311 6000 Note: refer to Foodland Associated Limited Scheme Booklet dated September 20 2005.

McNeil Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,973,339 ordinary shares (5.14%).

Advise that 13,515,467 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 16 December 2005.

Announce the successful acquisition of Delvex Industrial Cleaning Pty Ltd based in Henderson, Western Australia for the total purchase price of $2,500,000.

46 WA organisations, representing over 1100 individual work units received awards for their safety achievements at the Annual IFAP/CGU Safe Way Awards presentations held recently at the Kings Park Fun

The Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has a new board with Kalgoorlie Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry's president Kitty Prodonovich (pictured) elected president

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

Barclays Global Investors Australia Limited on behalf of the Barclays Group became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 13,187,678 ordinary shares (5.08%).

GBS Gold Australia Pty Ltd increased its relevant interest from 141,782,972 ordinary shares (93.29%) to 144,213,588 ordinary shares (94.89%).

Have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd in relation to the long term sale of iron ore from the Shovelanna Iron Ore Project.

A General Meeting will be held at Rydges Perth Hotel, 1 st Floor Meeting Room, Cnr Hay & King Street, Perth on Friday, 30 December 2005 at 10.00am.

Animation Industry Group Graeme Hunt Tom Lubin Kate Vyvyan Mark Hutchison Tim Beeson Lisa Evans Paul Donnelly Ian Tregonning Graeme Watson Cheryl Wood A new screen industry association, aime

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

Proposed code: CTP Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: oil and gas exploration.

Arredo Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of ordinary shares.

Advise that the terms for the proposed merger with Advanced Ocular Systems, Inc.

Announce that agreement has been reached with Helix Resources Ltd for the purchase of the remaining 25% equity in the Highway Lateritic Nickel Project.

The Tax Office is looking at the tax treatment of certain copyright arrangements for companies looking to consolidate.

City of Perth Lord Mayor Peter Nattrass has been appointed president of the board of directors of the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP).

Major fishing and tourism wildlife attractions in tropical destination North. Excellent business with freehold.

John Joseph Linden ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,452,190 ordinary shares (5.53%) - amended form.

Have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd in relation to the long term sale of iron ore from the Shovelanna Iron Ore Project.

Announce the sale of its Automated Tank Cleaning Equipment for $500,000.00 plus a revenue sharing arrangement for work introduced by TOX and undertaken by the equipment over the next 3 years.