The Experts

Tackling drink drivers

Did you know that new legislation was introduced in recent years to combat drink driving? For the past few years Courts have been able to...

How Coronavirus is impacting us all

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a once in a 100-year health crisis which has already smashed the Australian and global economies and changing life as we know it.

The legal truth behind MAFS and other reality shows

Fortunately for ‘MAFS’ participants, who almost always break up in an inglorious shower of controversy, there is no such requirement because they are never married in the first place.

Explainer: Compulsory acquisition

In Penrith, we are witnessing a real-life production of ‘The Castle’ with the construction of the Badgery’s Creek Airport and unprecedented infrastructure investment in the area.

How to make sure you never lose your keys again

From Apple AirTag to Tile Ultra, there's new ways to track down your lost luggage and keys.

Is it time to cash in on the property boom?

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world a year ago, its potential economic impact could have been devastating for property owners.

What election result means for home buyers

With the Federal Election done and dusted, what can prospective home buyers expect from the new Labor government under Anthony Albanese?

Is it time to dump the soft drinks?

Last week it was announced that the UK will bring in a tax on soft drinks in a bid to lower sugar consumption and...

Cassidy Pearce’s verdict on popular setting sprays

One thing that can turn a two-hour look into a 12-hour look is a good quality setting spray.

Time management

Time Management for students in senior years of high school is absolutely critical in realising their desired level of achievement. Time deprivation is common...

Are you a wise leader?

In my experience there are more poor leaders than wise leaders. But often the actions and decisions that define those poor leaders, are things...

Pensioners and the assets test

The rules surrounding Centrelink entitlements are quite complex. It is therefore extremely important, when developing retirement strategies, to be mindful of the Centrelink implications. Most...

House hunting tips and advice

I am house hunting at the moment and so have had the shoe on the other foot, so to speak, in experiencing what home...

How stress fractures develop and how to avoid them

It’s not every week a stress fracture will walk through our doors, which is why it was bizarre to treat a few in the...

Dealing with common car dilemmas

Here’s a guide to help you handle some common car dilemmas along with some tips.

Legal inconsistencies in same-sex marriage debate

The marriage equality debate is taking centre stage in mainstream media once again following the decision of Australian tennis great Margaret Court to boycott...

Crisis confronting our teachers

The teaching ‘profession’ has seen a dramatic transformation since I trained as a teacher in the late sixties. When I was at university, our...

The business of brows: Testing the best brow gels on the market

Cassidy Pearce road tests the best brow gels on the market.

The financial impact of starting a family

There is a common situation that many of my clients go through when, all of a sudden, things aren’t as financially comfortable as they once were.

Putting the fun into buying your first home

Buying your first home can be daunting. It is often made more confusing by help and advice offered by well-meaning friends and family. One first...