Simon reflects on how California’s water infrastructure protects communities, agriculture and iconic landscapes, offering practical insights into water security, catchment management and long-term resilience.
Discover the key lessons that stayed with me after Ozwater, from collaboration and leadership to long-term thinking, and why these insights matter for future water sector performance.
Learn how councils and water utilities prepare for infrastructure funding constraints, strengthen delivery confidence, and improve long-term affordability planning for housing and regional growth.
Right now, councils and government leaders across Australia are in the thick of budget season. They will all be fighting hard for every dollar, trimming where they must, and trying to shield what matters most. I don’t envy them!!
After 25 years of working with regional councils, water corporations, and not-for-profits on strategy and funding, I’ve officially been accredited by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) as an Investment Management Standard (IMS) Facilitator.
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
The Growing Asset Challenge: A Financial Ticking Time Bomb Across Australia, water corporations (and councils) face an escalating
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
Confession of a Hard Year I’ll be honest: 2024 was relentless. I worked ridiculously hard to achieve one
Picture this: a social media post starts circulating, showing a proposed transmission line cutting through the farm your
Securing funding for regional projects can feel like navigating a maze.
We show you how to use the ‘Investment Management Standard’ to build business cases that win!
Be inspired by other’s success stories, get industry tips and the latest opportunities.
Levelling the Playing Field When we talk about regional disadvantage, early childhood doesn’t always get the spotlight it
As pressures mount on rural councils, strategy and systems matter more than ever. See what Grantus is bringing to RCV Forum 2025.
Every man has a choice: to listen or ignore. Every year, International Women’s Day sparks conversations about equality,
Great advocacy starts with clarity. You can have a rock-solid case and broad stakeholder support, but if your message doesn’t land, you’ll struggle to build momentum.
When it comes to securing funding or influencing policy, most organisations know what they want, but fewer take the time to fully understand who they need to talk to, how to engage them, and when those conversations will actually matter.
How often have you seen it? A committed leader stands up, full of passion for their community or organisation. They speak from the heart about why their project deserves support. And yet… decision makers remain unconvinced.
