The tale of the herbalist
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The career pivot that started in a mailroom
Rob Masala explains why making decisions based on the future, not the past, can change everything.
If Michael Olds had a spare 10 minutes
Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet occasional column about how lawyers spend their time ...
Following the breadcrumbs (even when they make no sense)
Jo Bowles explains why she believes change is not a lightning bolt, but more like a dimmer light switch.
The tale of the superior Shamrock whiskey
This is a story of Irish whiskey. You can tell that because of the ‘e’.
The tale of pannikin to prison
For much of the 20th century there were few middle class homes that did not have a print of ghost gums or blue grey hills hanging on the wall.
The tale of the prevaricating witness
Dr Robert (Bob) Withers loved camelias and rhododendrons, going so far as to write a book about them: Liliums in Australia.
The tale of the pub with no Gents
Jimmy Smith may seem an unprepossessing name.
The tale of the bag of money
It was the time of the great depression. Thousands were out of work.
A tale of boys and sugar
It was the grimmest of times. In the dead of night, armed men would steal into houses and kidnap men and boys.
Beyond Billables: what happens when a lawyer tries to complain on stage?
Beyond Billables is regular column that sees Ange Seen Yang, a self-described lawyer and recovering perfectionist, try things for the first time …
The professional skill of protecting our mental health
We were all taught how to identify legal issues in law school. But most of us learned almost nothing about exercising self-care or supporting others.
An open letter to the esteemed ‘Dear Sirs’ Brigade
We write to you today not merely as concerned members of the modern legal community, but as survivors of your antiquated salutation assaults.
Trouble getting out of bed? Signs the ‘winter blues’ may be something more serious
If your winter blues are making everyday life difficult and interfering with your work and relationships, it could be the sign of something more serious.
