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…
New Tools. Bigger Impact. Same Purpose.
I’m not usually one to make a fuss, but I hit a bit of a milestone this month….
Beyond Integrated Water Management to Unlock Funding
Water underpins every aspect of regional prosperity, from health, economic growth, infrastructure, industry, and environmental sustainability. While Integrated…
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…
How will you support your community’s resilience with this $200M Fund?
Driving through the Grampians recently, I was reminded of the devastating impact of the bushfires that swept through…
From Wins to Lessons: What Shapes Regional Funding Success
Winning $11.3 million for the City of Greater Bendigo and $2 million for Pyrenees Shire Council through the…
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.