Staff Reporters

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.

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.