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Just as entering into a marriage or de facto relationship is a pivotal life decision, so are the financial repercussions of relationship breakdown and property settlement after separation. The high cost of engaging lawyers to assist in closing the financial door between separating couples takes on a different perspective when...

Remember that exhilarating feeling when you first took your mobility scooter for a spin? The newfound independence, the fresh air on your face – it can be truly liberating. But along with this freedom comes the responsibility to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Here are some key...

The holiday season is now in full swing. Each year it seems Christmas and New Years creeps up faster and faster. It’s been an interesting and fantastic year. This is in no small part because of some personal news, I got married! Finally, after 9 years together, my husband Nick...

I can’t believe another year has passed and a new one is already on the horizon. 2025 has been unforgettable for me, and I’m deeply grateful for the friendships and connections I’ve been fortunate and truly blessed to make. First and foremost, I want to thank our amazing Editor, Claudia...

As summer settles across Bradfield, our green spaces are on full display—a daily reminder of the natural beauty we’re lucky to be surrounded by. It’s also a reminder of why I’m working to strengthen the laws that protect it for future generations.  Last month, the federal government introduced the first comprehensive...

As this year draws to a close, I am reminded of how lucky we are to live in a strong, connected and resilient community—one where volunteering is at the heart of so many of our events, activities, services and organisations. Quite simply as I look around our Shire we know we would be ‘nowhere’ without...

The best gifts are those that show how well we understand someone.  For older loved ones, the joy of Christmas can fade when comfort and mobility begin to shrink their world. Yet, a thoughtful present can do more than fill a space beneath the tree, it can fill a gap...

As Christmas and the holiday season approach, it is often a time when people reflect on the year they have had. It is also a time when many—particularly our most vulnerable—may feel lonely. A national survey in 2023 found that nearly one in three Australians feel lonely. Many countries around the...

What does successful investing look like? Well, it’s like baking a cake, and it all comes down to the right ingredients. The right mix of growth, controlling risk and, most of all, some reliable income. Step 1: Gather your ingredients Select several ASX listed managed investment funds with significant portfolios of...

There are various ways of buying property, including off a plan of subdivision pending construction and/or registration of the property. This is known as buying “off the plan”. Buyers of off the plan properties enter into a binding contract for an agreed price pending the completion and registration of the...