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In this issue:
- Are expenses of Youth Allowance tax deductible? The Current State of Play.
- Applications for Development. When and how you get a say...
- A chuckle at our expense!
- Profile - Robyn Mitchell
- Powers of Attorney in Queensland
- The Queensland Ombudsman can assist you with a complaint about your local Council or a Government Department.
- Ensure safety is more than just luck.

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In this issue:

- Sustainability in 2010:Introduction of Sustainability Declarations and Restrictions on Building Covenants
- Borrowing through your Self Managed Superannuation Fund to purchase investment property? Here's some things you should know.
- 5 Things to look for when signing a Residential Lease
- Love thy neighbour...and the Easement that divides you.
- Andrea Green - 2010 Solicitor
- Francesco Maconi - 2010 Trainee Solicitor
- Keep up to date, visit the Fisheries website
- A chuckle at our expense!

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In this issue:
- New Road Rules: Ignorance is no excuse
- New Vegetation Management Laws: Your rights and obligations
- Unfair Dismissal under the Fair Work Act 2009
- New Freedom of Information Laws: How have your rights changed?
- Small Business Fair Dismissal Code
- Winner of the 2008 Macrossan & Amiet Prize: James Cook University -Nerida Whelan
- Work experience: Hassan Farooq
- Community Consultation: Have your say on law changes and local issues
- A chuckle at our expense!

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In this issue:
- Phoenix Transactions: Asset Transfers With No Consideration
- Testamentary Trusts
- Going... Going... Gone! Boost to First Home Owners Grant Ends 31st December 2009
- Graham Stritzke
- Profile - Jodie Mason
- The Glen Dwyer Social Golf Day
- A chuckle at our expense!
- Last word - A safe and happy new year
- Holiday office hours

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In this issue:
- Shining some light on consumer rights
- Selling Investment Property
- Feature - Joe Bartolo
- Insolvency Issues
- Profile: Trainee Solicitor - Melanie Badenhorst
- Last word - a chuckle at our expense!

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In this issue:
- Co-habitation Agreements Set Aside for Duress and Unconscionability
- Family Law - Mediation a process for problem solving
- Nick Ross
- You and your lawyer: Help us do a good job!
- State Government's First Home Owner's Grant expires soon

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In this issue:
- The Everyday Conveyance... Not so Everyday Owner Builders and FHOG
- Game over: Liability of organisers for sporting injuries
- Val Matthews - One of Macrossan & Amiet’s Treasures
- Macrossan & Amiet Trainees Shine in Bowen
- New Residential Tenancy Legislation: What Does it Mean to You?
- Results from the Mackay Marina Run
- Estate Planning Disability and Wills

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In this issue:
- How will the newly enacted Fair Work Act affect unfair dismissal laws for small businesses?
- Transfer of Liquor Licences - New Requirements
- 2009 Mackay Marina Run
- Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law in Employment
- Jeffrey Ruddell - The Man - The Airport - The Airshow
- Westpac Mackay staff support Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation
- Paid Parental Leave

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In this issue:
- The Work/Life Balance
- Claim for Personal Injuries: Straying animals on the highway
- Family Law Amendments - A change for De facto Couples
- Feature Lawrence Topp - From the mail room to the boardroom
- Terri-Ann Steel
- Government Bonuses & Rebates

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In this issue:
- Gene Paterson: Georgina on growing up with her Dad.
- Medical negligence
- Free Internet Downloads
- Feature:Lyn Gregson
- Secretaries serve 10 years plus at Macrossan & Amiet
- First homeowners information evening

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In this issue:
- New Swimming Pool Laws for Queensland
- A Man's Best Friend
- Don’t Become Missing in Action
- Feature: Mark Anderson
- Buying or Selling Your Car, Caravan or Trailer?
- Safety Certificate Required
- First Home Owners Grant

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In this issue:
- Women and the law
- History of Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors
- Bernie Lewis
- Welcome to the team
- Last Word

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In this issue:
- Protect your business form financial hardship
- Protecting yourself against family violence
- Obtaining a grant of probate
- Ivan Durrant
- Last Word

December 2008 : Issue 9

In this issue:
- Caught on tape: Recording private conversations
- Alternative dispute resolution
- 11 angry men: Conviction by majority verdict
- Mayor Mike Brunker
- The year in review
- Holiday office hours

November 2008 : Issue 8

In this issue:
- Things parents need to know about schoolies
- A proud history (part 3) - Defective toys - "The odd couple" –Dasher and Shimmy - Bait advertising in the real estate industry - Last word

October 2008: Issue 7

In this issue:
- Foundation donations
- A proud history (part 2)
- The gift of life
- Peter "Trader Pete" Phillips
- Pitfalls of a softening market
- The falcon flies the coup
- Last word

September 2008: Issue 6

In this Issue:
- A proud history
- Gone phishing
- A proud history (cont.)
- Cliff Hill: A true survivor
- Luxury property market not slowing down
- Rate of stamp duty changes
- Growing new legal youth

August 2008: Issue 5

In this Issue:
- Where there’s a will…
- Isn't it time you got a real job?
- Making a difference
- Colin Hounsell: Under development
- Take a deep breath
- Making bail
- The greatest gift

July 2008: Issue 4

In this Issue:
- Conference proves worthwhile for solicitors
- Legal costs explained
- Water – secure your drop!
- Remembering a special client
- Objection Your Honour
- Retail shop leases – what are your options?
- The dreaded ‘End of Financial Year’ rush....Where there’s a will…

June 2008: Issue 3

In this Issue:
- The Foundation
- Changes to superannuation laws
- In the spotlight
- Water licences
- If it sounds too good to be true…
- Home insurance
- New office one year on
- Would you like to

May 2008: Issue 2

In this Issue:
- Disputes regarding dividing fences
- Breaches of residential tenancy agreements
- Whitsunday Aviation Village Estate
- Special Hardship Orders
- Leases and options to renew
- Personal property securities

April 2008: Issue 1

In this Issue:
- Macrossan & Amiet News
- Purchase of used cars – private sale or licensed dealer?
- Stamp duty concessions now available for retirement villages
- A conversation with… Michele Falconieri
- Where there’s a will there’s a way: the Peter Brock story
- "Last word"