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Adelaide residents and businesses negotiate over final stages of North-South Corridor project
November 12, 2020
The State and Federal Governments have jointly announced the long-awaited decision on the preferred option for the final 10.5km River Torrens to Darlington section of the North-South Corridor upgrade. The decision has been contingent on a comprehensive analysis of the traffic, ground conditions, local environment, heritage assets and community and stakeholder feedback. Whilst the North-South […]
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If you can no longer afford to feed and medicate your pet, you are at risk of committing an animal cruelty offence.
November 2, 2020
If statistics are anything to go by South Australians are animal lovers. A survey conducted by Animal Medicines Australia revealed 68 per cent of SA households own a pet. Pet ownership is a privilege which comes with clear responsibilities and obligations. So, when animal abuse is reported in the media, understandably the public are horrified. […]
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In addition to having a Will, residual superannuation needs to be dealt with before you die
October 19, 2020
Having a valid Will in place ensures that in the event of your death your assets and interests go to the right person(s). Your superannuation however, does not automatically form part of your estate assets and therefore is not subject to the terms of your Will. Superannuation law and self-managed super fund (SMSF) governing rules […]
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Losing demerit points due to driver distraction can put you at risk of losing your drivers licence. Here are your options.
September 11, 2020
Driver distraction is a major contributor to deaths and serious injury on SA roads. In an Australian Road Safety Foundation survey, a whopping 79 per cent of Australian motorists admitted to general risky behaviour. SA police figures show that between 2015 and 2019 43 per cent of fatalities and 48 per cent of serious injuries […]
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It's all in the planning if you are a business owner looking towards retirement
August 26, 2020
Understandably, business owners are often so busy focusing on the day-to-day operations that little thought is given to the future of the business should a key person no longer be involved due to death, illness or retirement. Proper succession planning should mean the business value is maximised, the current owners are able to exit successfully, […]
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Obtaining a Grant of Probate for the administration of a deceased estate explained
August 18, 2020
When a loved one dies their estate needs to be attended to. Locating the deceased person’s Will and obtaining a Grant of Probate is the first step in this process. The appointed executor of the Will is required to make an application in the Supreme Court for the Grant. A Grant of Probate is a […]
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