Innovators and leaders across fire management and technology recently convened for a VIP event at NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters.

When pressure hits, people look for clarity, accountability and action. The conversation explores what that looks like in practice — how leaders should be communicating, where the common pitfalls are, and why crisis events expose the gap between rhetoric and genuine operational leadership.

The team breaks down how a fuel shortage is never just a transport issue, but a whole-of-economy failure. From the collapse of supply chains and agricultural stagnation to the strain on emergency services and hospital generator reliance, the conversation explores the "invisible dependencies" that most organisations overlook until the pumps stop.

In this episode of the Risk-e Business Podcast, host Emma and the "two Daves" go beyond the headlines to unpack the Bondi Junction Westfield inquest through the lens of risk management and leadership.

Risk-e Business has partnered with the University of New England to launch a groundbreaking Strategic Leadership in Risk and Emergency Management program. In this podcast, Dave Donohue and Dave Owens unpack the course’s core frameworks, exploring how it empowers leaders to master crisis decision-making and multi-agency coordination in high-risk environments.

We are pleased to share that our suite of postgraduate programs has recently been featured in Asia Pacific Fire (APF) Magazine.

Risk-e Business recently had the privilege of partnering with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 to help strengthen the tournament’s risk foundations.

Risk-e Business delivered a three-team exercise for Inland Rail, testing crisis response across NSW and Victoria simultaneously. From biosecurity threats to critical safety incidents, teams navigated realistic scenarios that challenged capability at tactical, operational and strategic levels.

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Strategic Leadership in Risk & Emergency Management program, delivered in partnership with the University of New England (UNE).

Risk-e Business Consultants' Dave Donohue delivered a keynote presentation at the Australasian Simulation Congress in Adelaide, showcasing the large-scale emergency simulation conducted at Sydney Airport.

Risk-e Business and Inland Rail have renewed their partnership for an additional three years, building on the strong foundation established over our initial two-year collaboration.

Over the coming months, our team will be conducting site visits and interactive workshops across the country, working closely with Pan Pacific Hotels to ensure their operations remain resilient in the face of disruptions.