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.
The Problem: Short-Term Thinking is Failing Water Corporations Water corporations and councils across Australia are facing a funding
Water and Money: how to ride the waves (and avoid the droughts) Water is life. It shapes landscapes,
Investing in public sector projects is complex—balancing community needs, regulatory frameworks, and financial constraints. But success is achievable
Every man has a choice: to listen or ignore. Every year, International Women’s Day sparks conversations about equality,
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.
Involved in the groundwork for both organisations, we were excited to see GWMWater’s first Fully Off-Grid Facility and Lower Murray Water’s Sunraysia Water Efficiency Project recognised as finalists in this year’s Regional Infrastructure Project Innovation Award at last week’s 2024 Australian Water Association (AWA) Victoria Water Awards in Melbourne.
As proud sponsors of the recent Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) Forum, our CEO Simon Coutts had the privilege of engaging with leaders across the sector to discuss crucial issues such as financial sustainability, securing additional funding, the impact of upcoming elections, and the transformative potential of AI in local government.
I nearly became a diplomat. My studies in a Double Masters of International Relations and International Environmental Law gave me a front row seat to the idealism of global cooperation.
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!!
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.
