Securing Water Funding for Long-Term Sustainability
The Problem: Short-Term Thinking is Failing Water Corporations Water corporations and councils across Australia are facing a funding…
The Four Water Cycles for Large-scale investment in Australia
Water and Money: how to ride the waves (and avoid the droughts) Water is life. It shapes landscapes,…
How to succeed with these top 5 strategies for Public Sector Investment
Investing in public sector projects is complex—balancing community needs, regulatory frameworks, and financial constraints. But success is achievable…
How will you support your community’s resilience with this $200M Fund?
Driving through the Grampians recently, I was reminded of the devastating impact of the bushfires that swept through…
From Wins to Lessons: What Shapes Regional Funding Success
Winning $11.3 million for the City of Greater Bendigo and $2 million for Pyrenees Shire Council through the…
How to improve Council’s financial sustainability and service delivery
This article explores how councils can refine their grant management processes today while preparing for the potential of untied funding.
When Strategies Fail: Lessons from Closing Climbing Spots to Transmission Lines
Picture this: a social media post starts circulating, showing a proposed transmission line cutting through the farm your…
Rebuilding Trust: Getting Projects Back on Track After Backlash
The path forward can seem daunting when planning or strategies spark stakeholder outrage—be it over a climbing area…
How to reach sustainable outcomes with strategic planning
Good projects have a unique potential to drive positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes, especially within regional Australian communities.
We show you how to reach sustainable outcomes with strategic planning.
Opportunities and Challenges of New Local Councillors
With the recent local council elections, councils across Victoria are welcoming a wave of fresh faces and perspectives. But with new councillors also come unique opportunities—and potential pitfalls, that may be minimised as we highlight here.