Staff Reporters

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

Agriculture Minister Kim Chance today announced the membership of a Ministerial reference group that will explore issues relating to genetically modified crops and the status of GM technology.

The Gallop Government has provided $500,000 towards 26 projects in the Peel region as part of the 2006 Regional Development Scheme.

Perth-based Mineral Securities Limited has completed the sale of its interest in the Iquique and Paguanta Projects in Chile to Herencia Resources plc.

Five historic properties in the Avon Valley are set to benefit from the Gallop Government's $1million program to conserve the State's heritage assets.

Perth-based animal health company Stirling Products Limited has signed an agreement with African based AFGRI Operations Limited.

Dynasty Metals Australia Ltd listed on the ASX today (ASX: DMA) following a $2.7 million Initial Public Offer through the issue of 13.5 million shares at 20 cents each.

Woodside has agreed key commercial terms with North Asian customers for the supply of liquefied natural gas from its 100 per cent-owned Pluto gas field in Western Australia.

Iron ore junior Murchison Metals Ltd expects to close a share placement more than two times oversubscribed, raising $28 million.

Thomas Crage's bid to gain 100 per cent of Hire Intelligence Ltd has developed further, with the managing director's Hamwrex Nominees making another tilt at gaining full control.