Staff Reporters

Advise that 300,000 ordinary fully paid shares were released from escrow on 29 November 2005.

Response to ASX query

PLATINUM Australia Limited has started trading on London's Alternative Investment market on November 30 2005 under the code PLAA.

Diversified resource group Batavia Mining Limited has further strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of former Palandri Ltd chief financial officer and experienced international

Proposed code: ODY Issue price: $0.20 First day's close:$0.245 Principal activities: gas production. Coporate: Ian Middlemass (chairman); Mark O'Clery (director); Mark Pearce (director).

Linq Group - Ashdon Nominees Pty Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 14,300,000 ordinary shares (19.01%).

FMR Corp increased its relevant interest from 6,386,614 ordinary shares (6.97%) to 7,321,550 ordinary shares (7.99%).

Announce the signing of two new project agreements with Aera Energy LLC (Aera), a Californian limited liability company jointly owned by affiliates of Shell and ExxonMobil.

A General Meeting will be held at Level 6, BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth, on 5 January 2006 at 10.00am.

Variety WA The Children's Charity has appointed Ennio Tavani (pictured) to the position of chief barker (chairman).

Aviation Franchises Price: $80,000- $150,000.

Proposed code: GEM Issue price: $0.20 Principal activities: diamond exploration.

Argonaut Ltd became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 3,375,000 ordinary shares (11.25%).

Advise that the escrow period for 500,000 ordinary shares will expire on 14 December 2005.

Has entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Molecular Pharmacology (USA) Limited (MPL USA) for the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Molecular Pharmacology Limited (MPL).

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.