Burnout Recovery: Resetting My Life with 6 SMART Strategies
Confession of a Hard Year I’ll be honest: 2024 was relentless. I worked ridiculously hard to achieve one…
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.
How car rides can drive better teamwork
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.
Reflections on Award-Winning Projects
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.
Case Study: Yarriambiack Shire Council
Yarriambiack Shire faces significant environmental issues, including high waste management costs, limited recycling options, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture and biodiversity.
See how Grantus aligned the Shire’s vision with the development of a Master Environment Strategy to address these issues.
Future-proofing rural and regional councils
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.