Staff Reporters

GST law regarding the margin scheme was amended in 2005. The changes aim to ensure the appropriate amount of GST is collected when property is bought, sold, or otherwise transferred or acquired.

Melbourne IT services company Evolve IT Australia Pty Ltd plans to open a Perth branch in early 2006.

Price $25,000 W.I.W.O Restaurant/Takeaway or .......? Modern shop. N.O.R John Verschuren 9486 1000 Gunnink & Co Business Brokers

WRN Holdings Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

HMC Investors LLC, Philip Falcone, Raymond Harbert & each of the HMC Entities increased its relevant interest from 2,700,000 ordinary shares (6.36%) to 3,163,001 ordinary shares (7.38%).

And Birla Mt Gordon Pty Ltd ("Birla") have today signed an agreement for the purchase of equipment from the Mt Gordon processing facility owned by Birla.

Announced that its Alcoa Forged Products and Aluminum Castings business has signed a five-year contract with Klune Industries. The contact is valued at nearly $30 million.

GETTING together at Christmas has taken on a new meaning for the Western Power Charity Link Christmas Appeal, now in its fifth year of operation.

This centre is well established in a Northern Suburb and would suit new starter. Potential to grow. Freehold available.

Proposed code: CEO Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: optical wholesale production. (08) 9328 3311 The company is aiming to raise $2.5 million.Sponsoring securities dealer: Marketech

AMP Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 10,000,000 ordinary shares (5.26%)

MTD Corporation decreased its relevant interest from 17,257,806 ordinary shares (20.16%) to 15,910,605 ordinary shares (19.11%).

Announce that on 29 November, Golden Gate completed its strategy to gain operational control of the Padre Island Project by acquiring Mitsui’s USA subsidiaries that hold a 20% interest in the Padre Is

The Company is raising approximately $1.6 million (net of costs) by way of a placement of up to 90 million shares at $0.02 each.

The executive of the Western Australian branch of the Australia China Business Council has recently made a number of appointments including Dr Desmond Williams – WA state president; Professor George S

Unique prime hills location $79,000 + Stock Operating 5 nights a week with lots of opportunity to expand. Excellent financials. Suit owner/chef or husband and wife team.

Yarandi Investments Pty Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Gisros Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,034,095 ordinary shares (100%).

Advise that 361,446 ordinary fully paid shares have been released from voluntary escrow.

Announce that agreement has been reached with Heron Resources Ltd for the sale of Helix’s 25% equity equity in the Highway Lateritic Nickel Project.

Golder Associates is a global group of consulting companies specialising in ground engineering and environmental services, operating in market sectors such as Mining, Transportation and Oil and Gas.

AT a time of national debate over the future of telecommunications in the bush, recently published figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that Western Australian farmers are ahead of th

Town of Vincent Mayor Nick Catania JP has been appointed chairman of the Local Government Superannuation Fund.

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.

Dirdot Pty Ltd (Griffith Super Fund A/C) became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 22,317,132 ordinary shares (7.43%).

AMP Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 20,981,280 ordinary shares (9.65%) to 18,760,708 ordinary shares (8.63%).

Name change to European Gas Ltd

Advise the completion of an $8 million capital raising as announced to the ASX on 24 November 2005.

Bone Medical Limited appointed Patrick J Mallon and Kenneth Lyles on an executive consulting basis. Mr Mallon joins Bone Medical as vice-president of operations. Mr.

Cash Flow Business $150,000 Onslow, WA Established business specialising in fuel, auto gas, bottled gas, fishing tackle, ice, bait, tyres, drinks, confectionary, and ice-creams.

Portfolio Partners Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Merrill Lynch & Co Inc became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 17,384,591 ordinary shares (8.37%).