Staff Reporters

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.

Woodside Petroleum Ltd has appointed Michael Chaney as an independent, non-executive director on the company’s board.

J & A Berens Panel Beaters $750,000 Freehold Leasehold Smash repair business established in 1969 for sale or lease by original owners seeking to retire.

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).

Thorney Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 14,500,000 ordinary shares (10.4%).

Portfolio Partners Ltd decreased its relevant interest from 12,403,605 ordinary shares (6.56%) to 10,459,736 ordinary shares (5.52%).

Name change to Excalibur Mining Corporation Ltd (EXM)

Following shareholder approval for the issue of up to 292,999,133 shares at yesterdays AGM, RBY has raised $1,575,000 (before costs) from the placement of 45,000,000 ordinary shares at 3.5 cents per s

SpectrumData has announced the appointment of Chris Lashley as its representative in the US and Canada.

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.

Acorn Capital Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

AMP Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,996,854 ordinary shares (5.06%).

Advise that the 27,615,549 ordinary fully paid shares of the Company subject to voluntary escrow since listing, will be released on 17 December 2005.

Response to ASX query.

CAPITAL expenditure by Australian companies continued to grow in the September quarter, supported by strong investment in mining sector.New private capital expenditure rose 2.9 per cent in real terms,

Australia's most influential wine writer, James Halliday, will visit the Swan Valley this week.

Hire Intelligence International Limited announced the appointment of Keegan Crage as an executive director.

Proposed code: DMA Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: exploration for gold, uranium, nickel and iron.

MacKenzie Financial Corporation became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 7,221,449 ordinary shares (6.68%).

Tennant Creek Gold Ltd changed its relevant interest from ordinary 46,003,839 shares (20.51%) to 57,504,798 ordinary shares (16.70%).

Advise that the Company’s shares will shortly commence trading through the SGX-ASX linkage on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX).

The share placement to offer 20,000,000 ordinary shares at an issue price of $1.05 per share to raise $21,000,000 (before expenses of the issue) has been completed.

Westralia Airports Corporation CEO Graham Muir has been elected chairman of the Perth Convention Bureau.

Amazingly Exciting Company Which Can Be Run From Home Price: $105,000 Perth Pyrotechnics specialises in firework displays for major acts & entertainment outdoor venues.

Proposed code: TLM Issue price: $0.20 Corporate: Ian Macpherson (non-executive chairman); Steven Elliott (managing director); Michael Hannington (non-executive director).

Saad Investments Company Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 9,840,178 ordinary shares (6.65%).