Etheridge Shire Council win 2026 Butch Lenton Award Published on 21 October 2026 A remote north Queensland council of approximately 700 people has won the Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Council Innovation Award for turning its community's ideas into $8.2 million in federal funding. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Butch Lenton Award
2027 workforce planning starts now Published on 23 September 2026 Build capability, support compliance and give your people the skills they need for the year ahead. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Training, Workshops
Build confidence and strengthen investigative capability Published on 02 September 2026 Be qualified to conduct lawful, consistent and defensible investigations. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Training, Workshops
Beyond filling vacancies: interim talent through a different lens Published on 26 August 2026 The right interim professional can do more than fill a vacancy. They can maintain momentum, support teams, protect projects and bring valuable local government experience when councils need it most. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Newsletter, Recuitment
AI in the workplace: a new WHS challenge Published on 26 August 2026 AI can improve efficiency, but councils need to consider how new technology changes the way work is performed and the WHS risks that can come with it. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Newsletter, Legal & Workforce
Grant ready: Why the best projects start before funding opens Published on 26 August 2026 The strongest grant applications are rarely built from scratch. A mature project pipeline gives councils the time, evidence and confidence to respond when the right funding opportunity opens. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Newsletter, Grant Office
Managing probity and intellectual property risks Published on 26 August 2026 ECI can unlock innovation and improve project outcomes, but councils need the right probity framework to protect confidentiality, intellectual property and fairness throughout the procurement process. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Newsletter, Probity & Insurance
Accidental Supervisor: why capability building matters more than ever Published on 26 August 2026 Stepping into supervision can be a big transition. With the right training, support and practical skills, new supervisors can become confident, capable leaders. Tagged as: , News & Insights, Newsletter, Training
Strategic grant writing supports Toowoomba's housing future Published on 17 July 2026 Peak Services supporting Toowoomba Regional Council to secure Residential Activation Fund (RAF), for future housing growth. Tagged as: , News & Insights