NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
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...
Summer of storms: Your quick guide to preparing for La Niña
This summer’s forecast? Heavy rainfall, storms, flooding – with the occasional tropical cyclone. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has declared that the La Niña weather event is underway again and will continue throughout the remainder of summer 2020-21. Here’s...
The sea is claiming NSW properties: Can councils be held liable?
New South Wales beaches are always in a state of flux. Sand naturally migrates along the coastline thanks to a combination of wind and wave activity. This seemingly benign phenomenon isn’t such a pleasant reality for owners of top-priced waterfront properties. Storm...
How to prepare for this year’s looming grassfire season
While Australia’s devastating bushfires make international headlines, our grassfires often go underreported. Yet they can be just as devastating to townships. This is because bushfires typically happen in remote, dispersed communities, whereas grassfires take hold in...
Sink or swim? Your guide for re-opening pool facilities
As we roll into spring and temperatures start rising, our communities start counting down the days until they can take a dip in their local pool. However, before your council prepares to open its doors to the eager public, it’s vital you’ve completed the necessary...