Staff Reporters

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

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.

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,

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

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.

Gunson Resources said today that it has gained Environmental Protection Authority endorsement of its mineral sands project near Shark Bay.

After raising $2.5 million in an IPO, Perth-based optical goods company C @ Ltd is expected to list on the stock exchange this week.

Despite some big corporate deals done this calendar year, the value of mergers and acquisitions in Australia appears to have fallen, according to research done by accounting firm KPMG.

Despite having the worst skills shortage in the nation, the number of apprentices and trainees in Western Australia has increased in contrast to the national trend.

A number of other winners at the Margaret River Wine Show were announced besides Evans & Tate last night.

Precious Metals Australia Ltd says it estimates that the redevelopment of its contentious Windimurra vanadium project is likely to cost $100 million.

Hit international children's entertainers the Wiggles have upstaged Western Australia's mining and meat sectors to take off the Australian Exporter of the Year Award.

Peet & Company Ltd has closed its latest syndicate offer after raising $20 million for a development project planned in Victoria.

Platinum Australia Ltd's shares are set to begin trading on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market. The AIM listing commences after shareholders ratified a $6 million deal to fund African developments.

Kalgoorlie-based Croesus Mining NL has announced rights issue to raise almost $9 million to fund an accelerated mine development and exploration program at its Norseman gold operations in Western Australia.

Capital expenditure by Australian companies continued to grow in the September quarter, supported by strong investment in mining sector.

Perth biotechnology company pSivida has confirmed the creation of a new spin off, pSiNutria Ltd, a company it will seed with $1.5 million to focus on techology applying to the food industry.