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Welcome back to Fan Girl Fridays, where we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people transforming Australia. This week, we’re thrilled to feature Anne Pattillo— …
The start of the year can be a challenging time for businesses, with budgets under scrutiny and competition heating up. But if there’s one investment …
In today’s digital-first world, having a website isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. In fact, studies show that nearly 48% of internet users judge a …
Water isn’t just something that flows from a tap. For many, it’s deeply tied to identity, control, and survival. When a water project threatens to …
If you’re a project manager or part of a project delivery team, at some point, you’ve likely told your comms and engagement team you have …
The Factotum team stepped out this week at the stunning Museum of Contemporary Art, overlooking the Sydney Opera House at sunset, to attend the annual …
In Part 1 of our conversation with Vivien Twyford, she talked to us about breaking the mould as an ambitious, adventurous woman starting her own …
Vivien Twyford defied the expectations of her time. When women were typically expected to be typists or shop assistants, she envisioned a different path for …
Last week I attended the Hunter New Energy Symposium, and the big takeaway for me was that Holden started as a saddlery. I didn’t know …
Have you heard the latest from the house of Netflix? Rumblings from their usual admirers suggest a majority are most displeased about the unpalatable split …
My stinky red bin will only be emptied every two weeks. No way! Gross food scraps kept in yet another bin, right under my sink. …
Consultative Committee, Working Group, Stakeholder Advisory Group, Customer Advisory Panel … whatever you call it, these people are the gatekeepers with the keys to the …
At Factotum, we love a cupcake. But we think women need more this International Women’s Day. Beyond the fun excuse for a little bit of …
Handing over projects is a key part of any consultant’s work. Any time you start a new project or secondment, you know it will come …
In today’s modern workplace with devices that make you available at all hours and with working from home increasing on the list of job benefits, …
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook our own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those around us. Events like …
Ever feel like planning approval conditions are a bit overkill? Covering for scenarios that are surely so unlikely that it hardly warrants the compliance imposition? …
I am from the ‘dark side’. I found this out last week. Let me set the scene … I was attending the National Community Engagement …