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Case notes: extensive liability protection for councils under the Civil Liability Act
On 1 January 2010, John Mansfield drove his truck along a single lane track when he ran over a culvert (open drain). The embankment gave way causing his truck to roll over into the watercourse. Mansfield was injured in the accident. Proceedings were commenced in the...
Tamworth rising star takes out scholarship gong
Brad Murahari, Risk and Compliance Manager with Tamworth Regional Council (TRC), recently returned from his trip to Boston, USA, after being awarded the 2016 Affiliated FM (AFM) Statewide Mutual Risk Management Scholarship. AFM, underwriters of our Property Mutual...
Monument management in the spotlight
Tragedy struck a quiet town on the Mid North Coast in late November last year when a sandstone war memorial fell onto a young girl. It’s understood the memorial was installed in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard. However, it’s believed to have been...
Statewide Mutual appoints new Board member for the Mid North Coast region
ANNOUNCEMENT Blair Hancock from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has been appointed as the newest member of the Statewide Mutual board. Blair will be the representative for the Mid North Coast region. Currently the Group Manager of Governance and Executive Services for...
Understanding your potential rainfall loss event claim process
With severe weather conditions throughout NSW becoming increasingly destructive, Council’s loss recovery process should start immediately to avoid delays. In addition to what’s already a complicated situation, it’s likely widespread damage will result in commercial...
AFM 2016 Statewide Mutual Risk Management Scholarship
Due to the long-standing relationship with Statewide Mutual, Affiliated FM is once again inviting member council staff to apply for the AFM 2016 Statewide Mutual Risk Management Scholarship. The winning applicant will have the opportunity to visit the FM Global...