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Stay up to date with practical guidance, sector insights, and real-world learnings from across local government, community organisations, and the CT Management Group team.

Why Procurement Probity Matters More Than Ever in Victorian Local Government

Procurement in Victorian local government is under increasing scrutiny, with councils delivering more complex, high‑value projects than ever before. As governance requirements tighten and public accountability grows, ensuring procurement processes are fair, transparent and defensible is critical—making probity a key safeguard for modern council decision-making.

Why Fuel Risk Is Becoming a Strategic Issue for Local Government

Fuel is a critical input across local government operations—but growing price volatility, supply uncertainty and global instability are turning it into a significant operational and financial risk. Councils can no longer treat fuel as a routine expense; it now demands strategic planning, governance and whole‑of‑organisation response.

Why Financial Sustainability Is the Biggest Challenge Facing Councils

Councils across Australia are facing increasing pressure to deliver more services and maintain ageing infrastructure while operating within constrained budgets. With rising costs, limited revenue growth and growing community expectations, financial sustainability has become one of the most significant strategic challenges in local government.

Planning for Leisure and Open Space That Communities Value

Across Australia, councils are responsible for planning, maintaining, and investing in vast networks of parks, open spaces, sportsgrounds and recreation facilities. These spaces play a critical role in community wellbeing supporting physical activity, social connection, inclusion, environmental outcomes, and local identity.

Digital Asset Management Planning for Councils

Traditional, paper-based asset management plans are no longer meeting the needs of modern councils. While the fundamentals of asset management remain critical, the way information is presented, analysed and used has evolved.

Preparing for Queensland’s Flood Season

Flood season in Queensland runs from November to April, coinciding with the state’s annual cyclone season. During this period, heavy rainfall, monsoonal troughs, and cyclonic systems can create significant and widespread flooding – impacting communities, emergency services, public infrastructure, local economies, and council operations.