Staff Reporters

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%).

Advise that 9,166,000 ordinary fully paid shares and 200,000 options (exercise price 20 cents) expiring 31 March 2006 in the Company will be released from escrow with effect from 5 December 2005.

Response to ASX query

WOODSIDE Petroleum Ltd has sold its 54 per cent Blacktip gas field interests to Italian-based oil giant ENI in a $40 million deal.

The Western Australian Trade Enquiry Service is operated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCI) with the support of the WA Government's Department of I

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).