How Mid-Western Regional Council’s Framework 2.1 Raised the Bar in Risk Management
When managing risk, most councils stick with the tried and tested. But in 2024, Mid-Western Regional Council took matters into its own hands. Identifying an…
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How Blacktown City Council Turned Tree-Planting Into a Risk Management Success
In local government, risks often arrive in familiar forms: ageing infrastructure, legislative breaches and reputational damage. However, occasionally, risk emerges not from what does happen…
From Landfill to Landmark: How Bayside Council’s Barton Park Redevelopment Redefined Risk Management
For decades, Barton Park was little more than a relic of Sydney’s industrial past — a barren 19-hectare stretch of land west of the airport,…
Port Macquarie Hastings Council: A Case Study in Adaptive Risk Management
Local councils deal with their fair share of unexpected challenges, but few are as immediate as a damaged bridge threatening to cut off an entire…
Member Spotlight: Lane Cove Council Prepares for Cybersecurity Threats
Lane Cove Council is setting the pace in cybersecurity risk management, especially in the face of growing threats. With the help of CivicRisk Mutual’s Risk…
Strengthening Governance: Gunnedah Shire Council’s Comprehensive Risk Management Audit
Effective risk management is a cornerstone of good governance, particularly for local councils responsible for safeguarding public interests. Gunnedah Shire Council recently undertook a comprehensive…
Member Spotlight: Port Macquarie Hastings Brings Light to the Community
ArtWalk is a vibrant event, brought annually to the local community by the Port Macquarie Hastings Council. Streets come alive, laden with light installations, artwork…
Member Spotlight: Wollondilly Shire Council
Risk management is critical for every organisation. But this is especially true of those in charge of planning, organising, directing and controlling preventative actions for…
Member Spotlight: Cumberland Council
When it comes to work health and safety, Belinda Doig is an experienced and knowledgeable person to turn to. As a manager of audit risk…
