NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
To risk or not to risk? A Q&A with strategic risk appetite expert, Craig Hutley.
From reputation damage and cybercrime to workplace health and safety, NSW councils need to manage a diverse and expansive number of risks. And each organisation will do so differently. So, have you considered the level of risk your council is willing to take or retain...
When tragedy strikes: lessons learned after record flood
Located at the centre of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest volcanic caldera, the Tweed Shire boasts a stunning natural vista, surrounded by the Border Ranges to the west and pristine beaches to the east. Meandering through the region is the Tweed River and its two...
The rising trends in cybercrime – how to keep your council safe
Cybercrime is by no means new. But now, attackers are getting even more sophisticated – targeting operational technology (OT) infrastructure. From tampering with production lines to meddling with water treatment plants, these attacks can have grave consequences....
Low risk, high rewards: Our 2020 Risk Management Excellence Awards
At Statewide Mutual, we’re dedicated to helping our members build their risk-management capabilities. More than this, we believe in recognising their hard work and sharing their success. That’s why our Risk Management Excellence Awards exist. Now in its 25th year,...
How three winning NSW councils are aspiring to use drones in 2021 and beyond (Part 2)
As explored in Part 1 of this two-part series, more and more councils across NSW are using drones for a range of purposes. And many of these councils are choosing to build drone capabilities in-house – rather than outsource to contractors. That’s why Statewide Mutual...
The soaring popularity of drone use in councils (Part 1)
Thanks to their diverse applications and benefits, more and more councils are using drones in their day-to-day operations. In Part 1 of our two-part drone series, we consider the risks associated with contracting out drone services versus building an inhouse...