Beyond Tariffs: How Regional Investment Can Future-Proof Australia
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.
Why Strategic Budgeting Matters More Than Fighting for Every Dollar
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!!
New Tools. Bigger Impact. Same Purpose.
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.
Beyond Integrated Water Management to Unlock Funding
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity. While Integrated Water Management (IWM) has improved coordination of stormwater, catchments, and water supply, critical gaps remain…
How Water Corporations Can Overcome the Asset Management Crisis
The Growing Asset Challenge: A Financial Ticking Time Bomb Across Australia, water corporations (and councils) face an escalating…
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…
Turning conversation into action this International Women’s Day
Every man has a choice: to listen or ignore. Every year, International Women’s Day sparks conversations about equality,…
How to Build a Resilient Regional Investment Plan
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.