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      <title>Nick Humphrey joins Sparke Helmore Lawyers</title>
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      <description>Nick Humphrey, former partner and National Head of Private Equity at Norton Rose Group, has joined Sparke Helmore Lawyers as the firm’s National Corporate Practice Group Leader.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2012-01-17T04:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New partner appointments boost Sparke Helmore's national workplace capability</title>
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      <description>Sparke Helmore Lawyers is pleased to announce that Carlie Holt and Luke Holland have been appointed partners in the Workplace Group.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-10-20T00:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Future business stars shine at Sparke Helmore: Lucy Mentoring graduation</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/future_business_stars_shine_at_sparke_helmore_lucy_mentoring_graduation.jsp</link>
      <description>More than 70 students from the University of Sydney and the University of Western Sydney graduated on 27 September 2011 from the Lucy Mentoring Program at a function hosted by Sparke Helmore in Sydney.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-09-28T04:56:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore partners with National Safety Council of Australia on Model WHS Regulations briefings</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_partners_with_national_safety_council_of_australia_on_model_whs_regulations_briefings.jsp</link>
      <description>Australian employers have a limited window of opportunity to prepare for the national Model WHS Regulations that commence in all Australian States and Territories on 1 January 2012.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-09-06T06:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore expands workplace health and safety team</title>
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      <description>Sparke Helmore's workplace health and safety team is expanding, with Partner Bill Kritharas joining the Firm from Norton Rose.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-08-08T00:56:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>International Bar Association appointment</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/international_bar_association_appointment.jsp</link>
      <description>Stephen Macliver, Sparke Helmore's National Executive Officer, has been elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Public and Professional Interest Division of the International Bar Association (IBA).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-06-23T05:07:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore advises on Port Botany bulk liquids expansion</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_advises_on_port_botany_bulk_liquids_expansion.jsp</link>
      <description>Partner Grant Parker and Senior Associate Darren Rankine, now of Sparke Helmore, advised Sydney Ports Corporation on the construction contract for the $80 million Bulk Liquids Berth 2 project at Port Botany, which last week was awarded to construction company John Holland.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Stephanie Hansen</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-06-09T05:45:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Banking and Finance team joins Sparke Helmore</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/banking_and_finance_team_joins_sparke.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore's banking and finance team has been boosted by two partners and four lawyers joining the Firm from Middletons</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 01:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-05-26T01:17:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore named Insurance Law Firm of the Year</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_named_insurance_law_firm_of_the_year.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore's outstanding service to the insurance industry has been recognised with the Firm named as Australian Insurance Law Firm of the Year at the 2011 Australasian Law Awards</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 01:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-05-20T01:20:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New PPP and sustainable development expertise at Sparke Helmore</title>
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      <description>Construction and major projects specialist Grant Parker has joined Sparke Helmore as Partner in the Sydney office, expanding the firm's capability in construction and major projects, public-private partnerships (PPPs) and sustainable development.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 06:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-05-11T06:49:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Pro bono assistance for East Timor Mission</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/probonoassistanceforeasttimormission.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore provides pro bono assistance to Mary MacKillop East Timor Mission for the construction of facilities in Dili, East Timor.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 01:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kristy Shardlow</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-05-06T01:57:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore expands Commonwealth Government team in Canberra</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_expands_commonwealth_government_team_in_canberra.jsp</link>
      <description>Public and administrative law expert Michael Palfrey has joined Sparke Helmore as Partner in the Canberra office, extending the firm's commitment to the Commonwealth Government market</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_expands_commonwealth_government_team_in_canberra.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2011-04-05T23:40:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Canberra - New Address Details</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_canberra_new_address_details.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore Canberra has relocated to the following new address, effective 24 September 2010</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_canberra_new_address_details.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-09-23T22:55:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Future Women Leaders Step Up: Lucy Mentoring Graduation</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/future_women_leaders_step_up.jsp</link>
      <description>Seventy students from the University of Sydney and the University of Western Sydney last night graduated from the Lucy Mentoring Program</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-09-21T23:49:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Knowledge Management at Sparke Helmore wins Lawtech prize</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/knowledge_management_at_sparke_helmore_wins_lawtech_prize.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore's innovative approach to knowledge management was recognized this week with the Best Practice in Knowledge Management Award at the 5th Annual Lawtech Summit</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Lee Zerner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-09-10T01:13:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore lawyers selected in In-house Counsel "A-Team"</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_lawyers_selected_in_inhouse_counsel_a_team.jsp</link>
      <description>Rohan White, Bernadette Rayment and David White have been named among the nation's best practitioners</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Lee Zerner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-09-09T04:52:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore expands Workplace Relations team in Perth</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_expands_workplace_relations_team_in_perth.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore today announced the appointment of Steve Heathcote as Senior Workplace Consultant</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-08-25T00:44:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore, Hunter Business Award Finalist</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_hunter_business_award_finalist.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore was named a finalist for the 'Contribution to the Region' category</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-08-09T01:41:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>2010 Sparke Helmore / NBN Triathlon raises record funds for Hunter Medical Research Institute</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/2010_sparke_helmore_nbn_triathlon_raises_record_funds_for_hunter_medical_research_institute.jsp</link>
      <description>Organisers today announced the 2010 Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon raised $45,087.26 for the Hunter Medical Research Institute</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/2010_sparke_helmore_nbn_triathlon_raises_record_funds_for_hunter_medical_research_institute.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-05-11T00:42:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Employer of Choice for Women 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_employer_of_choice_for_women_2010.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_employer_of_choice_for_women_2010.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-03-13T22:32:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New Canberra appointments boost Government Services capability</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_canberra_appointments_boost_government_services_capability.jsp</link>
      <description>New appointments to Sparke Helmore's Canberra office</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_canberra_appointments_boost_government_services_capability.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-02-09T05:13:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Local Government team joins Sparke Helmore</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/local_government_team_joins_sparke_helmore.jsp</link>
      <description>Chris Drury has joined Sparke Helmore's national Environment and Planning team as Partner</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/local_government_team_joins_sparke_helmore.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2010-01-19T22:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Alcohol and Christmas</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/alcohol_and_christmas.jsp</link>
      <description>Some sobering thoughts for the Festive Season</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/alcohol_and_christmas.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-12-02T00:23:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Lawyer's pro bono effort wins City of Newcastle Service Award</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/lawyers_pro_bono_effort_wins_city_of_newcastle_service_award.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore lawyer Rod Smith has been awarded a City of Newcastle Service Award</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/lawyers_pro_bono_effort_wins_city_of_newcastle_service_award.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-16T20:22:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New appointment boosts Sparke Helmore insurance capability in Melbourne</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_appointment_boosts_sparke_helmore_insurance_capability_in_melbourne.jsp</link>
      <description>Kerri Thomas has been appointed partner in Sparke Helmore's Melbourne office</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_appointment_boosts_sparke_helmore_insurance_capability_in_melbourne.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-08-16T23:26:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Welcomes New National Managing Partner</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_welcomes_new_national_managing_partner.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore this week welcomed the appointment of Jesse Webb as the Firm's new National Managing Partner.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_welcomes_new_national_managing_partner.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Lee Zerner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-07-30T06:52:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Employer of Choice for Women Yet Again</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_employer_of_choice_for_women_yet_again.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore has again this week been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Equal Opportunity for Women Agency (EOWA).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_employer_of_choice_for_women_yet_again.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ben Dryza</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-03-17T21:52:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Lawyers Do Dirty Work</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/lawyers_do_dirty_work.jsp</link>
      <description>Although more accustomed to cleaning up messy legal matters, last weekend lawyers from Sparke Helmore cleaned up sites around the country as part of Clean Up Australia Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/lawyers_do_dirty_work.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ben Dryza</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-03-01T21:58:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore voted Employer of Choice</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_voted_employer_of_choice.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore was named Employer of Choice at the annual Australian HR Awards</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_voted_employer_of_choice.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-11-02T22:48:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Perth - New Address Details</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_perth_new_address_details.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore Perth has relocated, effective 27 October 2008</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_perth_new_address_details.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-10-23T22:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Future Women Leaders Graduate from Lucy Mentoring Program</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/future_women_leaders_graduate_from_lucy_mentoring_program.jsp</link>
      <description>Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, was special guest at a graduation function for more than 30 participants of the Lucy Mentoring Program, hosted by Sparke Helmore in Sydney on Wednesday 27 August.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/future_women_leaders_graduate_from_lucy_mentoring_program.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-27T08:36:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Massive carbon pollution challenge for SA's most significant industries</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/massive_carbon_pollution_challenge.jsp</link>
      <description>The South Australian community has been warned about the potential impact on some of the State's most crucial industries</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/massive_carbon_pollution_challenge.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-22T06:26:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New appointments, growth for Sparke Helmore</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_appointments_growth_for_sparke_helmore.jsp</link>
      <description>Internal appointment of 3 partners, 11 special counsel and 10 senior associates</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_appointments_growth_for_sparke_helmore.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-07-15T23:39:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>2008 Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon Raises Record Funds For Hunter Medical Research Institute</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/2008_sparke_helmore_nbn_triathlon_raises_record_funds_for_hunter_medical_research_institute.jsp</link>
      <description>Organisers today announced the 2008 Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon raised $26,000 for the Hunter Medical Research Institute - the largest sum in the 15-year history of the event.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 01:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Joanne Kelleher</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Wins Employer of Choice for Women</title>
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      <description>Sparke Helmore has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Equal Opportunity for Women Agency (EOWA).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ben Dryza</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-03-04T23:53:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore sponsors Young Lawyers' 'Pro Bono Practices' Guide</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_sponsors_young_lawyers_pro_bono_practices_guide.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore is a premier sponsor of a new publication called 'Pro Bono Practices', published by New South Wales Young Lawyers and the National Pro Bono Resource Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ben Dryza</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-02-13T03:14:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore nominated for Pro Bono Award for partnership with Mission Australia</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_nominated_for_pro_bono_award_for_partnership_with_mission_australia.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore and Mission Australia were nominated for a Pro Bono Partnership Award for their co-operation in planning and piloting the Hunter Homelessness Law and Advocacy Service (HHLAS).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_nominated_for_pro_bono_award_for_partnership_with_mission_australia.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ben Dryza</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-02-13T03:08:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore appointments re-affirm Insurance sector commitment</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_appointments_reaffirm_insurance_sector_commitment.jsp</link>
      <description>Strong growth through lateral acquisition together with new internal appointments demonstrate Sparke Helmore’s ongoing commitment to the insurance sector</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_appointments_reaffirm_insurance_sector_commitment.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-01-28T22:02:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Entries open! 2008 Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/entries_open_2008_sparke_helmorenbn_triathlon.jsp</link>
      <description>Entries are now open for the 2008 Sparke Helmore / NBN Television Triathlon</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/entries_open_2008_sparke_helmorenbn_triathlon.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-01-18T05:39:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon funds breast cancer research</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_nbn_triathlon_funds_breast_cancer_research.jsp</link>
      <description>The Hunter Medical Research Institute has announced that Professor John Forbes is the beneficiary of proceeds from the 2007 Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-11-12T18:02:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Adelaide Business Leaders celebrate Sparke Helmore's 125-year anniversary</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/adelaide_business_leaders_celebrate_sparke_helmores_125year_anniversary.jsp</link>
      <description>The Adelaide business community gathers this week to celebrate national law firm Sparke Helmore’s 125-year anniversary</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-11-11T23:46:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Aspirant women leaders own worst handbrake: NSW Minerals Council Head</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/aspirant_women_leaders_own_worst_handbrake_nsw_minerals_council_head.jsp</link>
      <description>Lack of self-belief is a major contributor to the absence of women in senior business leadership</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/aspirant_women_leaders_own_worst_handbrake_nsw_minerals_council_head.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-11-06T19:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Partner Julie McIntyre appointed District Court Judge</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_partner_julie_mcintyre_appointed_district_court_judge.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore National Managing Partner John Davis today welcomed the appointment of partner Julie McIntyre as Judge to the District Court in South Australia</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_partner_julie_mcintyre_appointed_district_court_judge.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-10-25T23:15:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Company Directors asked: How much risk is too much?</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/company_directors_asked_how_much_risk_is_too_much.jsp</link>
      <description>Risk management is now one of the most critical issues facing company directors</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/company_directors_asked_how_much_risk_is_too_much.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-10-18T23:34:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Addressing diversity deficit on corporate Boards</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/addressing_diversity_deficit_on_corporate_boards.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore and Australia’s leading initiative to increase the number of women directors have joined forces</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/addressing_diversity_deficit_on_corporate_boards.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-10-02T15:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore 'mock' Coroner's Court to headline RMIA National Conference 2007</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_mock_coroners_court_to_headline_rmia_national_conference_2007.jsp</link>
      <description>This year's RMIA National Conference will feature a mock Coroner's court conducted by leading national law firm, Sparke Helmore</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_mock_coroners_court_to_headline_rmia_national_conference_2007.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-09-13T23:25:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Newcastle celebrates 125 years</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_newcastle_celebrates_125_years.jsp</link>
      <description>Hunter business leaders gather in Newcastle to mark the 125-year anniversary of national law firm Sparke Helmore</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_newcastle_celebrates_125_years.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-08-26T19:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>2007 Sparke Helmore / NBN Triathlon raises record funds for Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/2007_sparke_helmore_nbn_triathlon_raises_record_funds_for_hunter_medical_research_institute.jsp</link>
      <description>Organisers announced the 2007 Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon raised $16,077.62 for the Hunter Medical Research Institute</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/2007_sparke_helmore_nbn_triathlon_raises_record_funds_for_hunter_medical_research_institute.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-07-30T01:18:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore sponsors leading South Australian resources conference</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_sponsors_leading_south_australian_resources_conference.jsp</link>
      <description>Leading national law firm Sparke Helmore is proud to support and sponsor the  inaugural South Australian Chamber of Mining and Energy's  Managing HSE&amp;C conference</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_sponsors_leading_south_australian_resources_conference.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-06-04T00:10:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Award for Sparke Helmore's role in T3 deal</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/award_for_sparke_helmores_role_in_t3_deal.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore's probity expertise was recognised with two awards at the Australasian Law Awards 2007</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 04:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/award_for_sparke_helmores_role_in_t3_deal.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-05-18T04:37:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_has_again_been_recognised_as_an_employer_of_choice_for_women.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women by the Equal Opportunity for Women Agency (EOWA)</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_has_again_been_recognised_as_an_employer_of_choice_for_women.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-02-28T05:48:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore grows resources to support insurance sector</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_grows_resources_to_support_insurance_sector.jsp</link>
      <description>Heightened competition and effectively managing financial and non-financial risks remain the challenges facing the Australian insurance sector</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_grows_resources_to_support_insurance_sector.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-02-06T05:50:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New appointments strike upbeat start to Sparke Helmore's 125 anniversary year</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_appointments_strike_upbeat_start_to_sparke_helmores_125_anniversary_year.jsp</link>
      <description>New appointments January 2007</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/new_appointments_strike_upbeat_start_to_sparke_helmores_125_anniversary_year.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-01-30T05:47:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore judged best community support law firm</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_judged_best_community_support_law_firm.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore won the highly prestigious Community Support Award</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_judged_best_community_support_law_firm.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2006-10-25T06:51:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Special Motivation for Lawyer Running New York Marathon</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/special_motivation_for_lawyer_running_new_york_marathon.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore Adelaide lawyer Trish Keane is used to running cases in the Firm's insurance group</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/special_motivation_for_lawyer_running_new_york_marathon.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2006-10-17T06:52:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore awarded for defying boundaries for people with a disability</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_awarded_for_defying_boundaries_for_people_with_a_disability.jsp</link>
      <description>Acknowledged by Macarthur Disability Services for longstanding support for employment of people with a disability</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_awarded_for_defying_boundaries_for_people_with_a_disability.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2006-09-25T06:50:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sparke Helmore Employer of Choice for Women</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_employer_of_choice_for_women.jsp</link>
      <description>Sparke Helmore has again been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Women</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/sparke_helmore_employer_of_choice_for_women.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2006-02-22T05:49:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Crackdown on certificates of competency</title>
      <link>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/crackdown_on_certificates_of_competency.jsp</link>
      <description>Employers are being warned to ensure staff are appropriately certified</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2005 06:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.sparke.com.au/sparke/news/media_releases/crackdown_on_certificates_of_competency.jsp</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kylie Jerome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2005-10-10T06:46:00Z</dc:date>
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