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Risk Aware
by LGMS
An LGMS podcast exploring how councils can assess, reduce and respond to the various challenges they encounter, as well as sharing ideas and initiatives other councils are pursuing and the benefits they find along the way.
Episodes
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Risk in Practice: A Conversation with Isaac Regional Council's Peta Eyschen
In this episode of Risk Aware, Steph Teo and David Royston-Jennings catch up with Peta Eyschen from Isaac Regional Council for a practical conversation about risk management in local government. Peta shares insights from Isaac’s risk management journey,including the value of collaboration…
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How Councils Can Strengthen Cyber Preparedness
In this episode of Risk Aware, David Royston-Jennings speaks with Liberty Mudzamba, Principal Cyber Risk Consulting at Marsh, about what practical cyber preparedness looks like for local government. Drawing on Liberty’s work supporting LGMS and member councils through ransomware exercises, the...
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Rethinking Drugs and Alcohol Management in Remote Work Camps: Carpentaria Shire Council CEO Shares their Story
Carpentaria Shire Council’s mandatory Training and Camps Policy was introduced in 2025, after it was realized that there was a growing drug and alcohol culture impacting the safety of worksites. Carpentaria Shire is a construction council, managing multi-million-dollar value road and…
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LGW Mutual Risk Program: What Councils Need to Know
In this episode of Risk Aware, David Royston‑Jennings speaks with Lesley Harpeng, Workplace Health & Safety Manager at Local Government Workcare, about the Mutual Risk Program (MRP). They discuss the program’s evolution, its core obligations, practical resources, and how councils can build a...
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Strengthening Council Assets Through Risk Engineering: Lessons from Lockyer Valley Regional Council
The LGM Assets Risk Engineering program is designed to assist Members to reduce the frequency and severity of loss to Council facilities and interruption to Council operations. The program involves a physical inspection of aselection of Council facilities and incorporates consideration of many...
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Building Risk Appetite: Lessons from Lockyer Valley Regional Council
In this episode of Risk Aware, Steph Te'o and David Royston-Jennings speak with Madonna Brennan from Lockyer Valley Regional Council about developing risk appetite statements. Madonna shares practical insights on engaging stakeholders, working with councillors and leadership teams, and embedding...
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From Chief Accountant to CEO: Chatur Zala on Leadership and Risk
In the first Risk Aware episode of 2026, hosts Emma O’Connell and Paul Bright sit down with Chatur “Zala” Zala, CEO of Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, to explore the powerful connection between leadership and risk management. Drawing on more than 15 years in local government, Zala shares his...
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Adapting to Change: Climate Risk and Resilience in Local Government
In this episode of Risk Aware, LGM Assets Account Manager Stephanie Te'o steps in as host alongside Nick Rossmann, LGMS Manager Risk & Resilience, for a conversation with Dr Alexander Pui, Senior Vice President, Climate and Sustainability at Marsh Advisory. Together, they unpack the realities of...
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Understanding the 2025 Risk Landscape for Local Government
David Royston-Jennings is joined by Gary Okely (Head of JLT Public Sector – Pacific) and Nick Rossmann (Manager Risk and Resilience) to unpack the findings of the latest JLT Public Sector Risk Report. Based on input from nearly 200 council CEOs across Australia, the report highlights the top...
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Leadership and Risk Culture: LGMA and Western Downs Regional Council in Focus
In this episode of Risk Aware, Paul and David are joined by Peta Irvine, CEO of LGMA Queensland and Stephanie Stewart, Customer Contact Coordinator at Western Downs Regional Council. Together, they explore the critical role of leadership in shaping a strong risk culture. From managing rising...
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AI in Action: Mackay Regional Council’s Risk-Smart Approach to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is transforming how councils work—but how do you harness its potential while managing the risks? In this episode of Risk Aware, Mackay Regional Council shares how they're rolling out generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot with a strong focus on governance, risk, and...
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Signage and Safety: Managing Risks in Natural Areas around Waterways
This episode explores the risks of community use in natural areas around waterways, featuring a case study on Sunshine Coast Regional Council's efforts to improve safety at Gardiner Falls after past incidents, including fatalities. Our hosts interview Kurt Martin and Shari Fisher, who discuss the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An LGMS podcast exploring how councils can assess, reduce and respond to the various challenges they encounter, as well as sharing ideas and initiatives other councils are pursuing and the benefits they find along the way.
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Risk Aware currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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An LGMS podcast exploring how councils can assess, reduce and respond to the various challenges they encounter, as well as sharing ideas and initiatives other councils are pursuing and the benefits they find along the way.
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Risk Aware is created and hosted by LGMS.
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