Too often, when we talk about “giving back,” the focus is on money or volunteering time. Both matter, but they’re not the only currencies of generosity.
I’ve learned something important about government work: winning isn’t always about the contract.
Like many of you, I spend a lot of time preparing proposals. By the time I submit, it can feel like I’ve already done half the job.
We are absolutely thrilled (and honestly a little shocked!) to share that Grantus won the 2025 Professional Services Business Award at the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.
Regional investment is the cornerstone of thriving communities, but achieving long-term resilience requires more than funding—it demands strategic foresight.
Learn the key steps to creating a resilient investment plan.
Driving through the Grampians recently, I was reminded of the devastating impact of the bushfires that swept through
Public servants carefully drop tenders and grants into the market in December, then vanish for their well-deserved break. Meanwhile, the rest of us are scrambling to meet impossible deadlines, chasing suppliers who are off the grid and cobbling together bids with incomplete information.
Winning $11.3 million for the City of Greater Bendigo and $2 million for Pyrenees Shire Council through the
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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.
Great results don’t come from a group of ‘yes-men,’ but from a team willing to challenge each other, refining ideas until the best path forward is clear. As you work with your own teams, ask yourself: are you giving enough room for debate? Are you open to having your ideas challenged? The road to great outcomes, like our car trips, requires both direction and detours.
As we look toward the future, rural & regional councils face unique challenges & opportunities. They have the potential to be at the forefront of innovation & sustainability ☀️🌳 & contribute significantly to their communities.
