DP O’Keefe Macquarie Law is a legal office in Dubbo NSW Australia.
Dan O’Keefe is an experienced solicitor, accredited business law specialist, mediator and notary public.
Providing practical, cost-effective & confidential advice.
Come to us for a high level of service in a friendly & personal manner.
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Managing and preparing for drought
The NSW Department of Primary Industry has released an 8th edition of Managing and Preparing for Drought to help farmers make informed decisions on how to manage the current drought as well any future dry conditions.
This edition includes strategies and actions producers can consider as they deal with the drought, as well as practical information on feeding stock, farm management, sustainable practices and personal and financial wellbeing.
It also includes new information on relevant resources added by the NSW Government and the NSW DPI in recent years, including the online DroughtHub and the Combined Drought Indicator.
(Thanks to Hanna Jaireth at NSW Rural Assistance Authority for circulating this information)
(Managing and Preparing for Drought NSW Dept. Primary Industry 8th edition)
Working from home? Claiming home office expenses?
As more and more of us work from home the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has noticed more incorrect claims for deductions. The ATO provides some information at the links below:-
Building resilience … how to stay healthy at work
You can help yourself by:-
- Exercising
- Sleeping
- Mindfulness
- Aromatherapy
- Stretching
- Sweating
- Eating well
(Building Resilience - Robyn Bradey - August 2012)
Teacher awarded six-figure payout after being bullied by school principal
(See Sydney Morning Herald article by Pallavi Singhal 20 September 2017)
If you or someone you know needs help, contact beyondblue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 44 or Kid's HelpLine on 1800 55 1800
