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09February

Norton Rose Fulbright appoints experienced public law partner Kristina Mihalic in Canberra

Norton Rose Fulbright appoints experienced public law partner Kristina Mihalic in Canberra

09February

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Soap Business?

If you’re thinking about starting a soap business, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask yourself is: How much does it cost to start? How much money will you need to make it happen?The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. The overall cost will depend on several factors — how you...

09February

Coulter Legal Welcomes Three New Directors in 2025

Coulter Legal is thrilled to announce the appointment of three new Directors, joining current Director, Tom White in 2025. Bonnie Phillips – Director & Principal – Family & Relationship Law. Bonnie joined Coulter Legal in 2019 and since that time has led the record growth of the Family & Relationship Law team across Geelong,...

09February

(WIP) Stamp duty complexities in Sale and Purchase Agreements: insights from Van Dairy

Care required not to trigger duty or double duty 10 min read The recent Tasmanian case of Van Dairy1suggests that an agreement to procure a sale of property might be liable to duty as an agreement for sale, even if the owner of the property is not a party to it. This is significant because, in...

09February

Can I request child support if my child has not yet been born?

If you have not yet given birth to your child, you may be eligible to receive child support payments from the other parent of the soon-to-be-child. child support payments As a mother, you may be entitled to receive financial support, known as ‘childbirth maintenance’, from the child’s father for some medical expenses from two (2) months...

09February

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09February
09February

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09February

Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash After Car Hits Tree in Ardrossan, SA – February 9, 2025

Police are investigating what exactly led to the fatal crash.

09February

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Bruce Highway at Port Curtis – February 10, 2025

A person has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash at Port Curtis south of Rockhampton this morning, February 10. Emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway near Gavial Creek at Port Curtis at 3.20am, to reports a crash occurred involving a truck travelling north and vehicle travelling south. The truck then rolled and...

09February
09February

Leadership Transition: Anne O’Loughlin to Step Down as Managing Principal in 2025

Coulter Legal’s Managing Principal, Anne O’Loughlin will step down from the role of Managing Principal on 28 February 2025. Anne’s journey with Coulter Legal began in 2005, marking this year as her 20th anniversary with the firm. Over these two decades, Anne has achieved numerous milestones, including becoming the first female partner and subsequently...

08February

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08February

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08February

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08February

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08February

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08February

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08February

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08February

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