Roger Knight
Executive Officer & Landcare Coordinator
Roger has worked in a range of natural resource/environmental management (NRM), agriculture and food manufacturing functions. He is passionate about building strong relationships and collaborating with stakeholders on programs that support the adaptive capacity of the community and improve environmental and food production outcomes. Underpinning this role is his Landcare experience in capacity building, project and contract management. He previously managed a dairy manufacturing plant at Leitchville, Northern Victoria for 15 years. Managing quality, food safety, food manufacturing, process improvement, wastewater treatment and irrigation re-use, environmental and systems management. |
Karen Lyons
Operations Manager
Karen Lyons has a bachelor’s in law/finance with over 20years experience in Project management, finance management and community development over a number of organisation inclusive of banking institutes, hospitality and public facilities. Karen has extensive experience in project development, from initiation through to final completion, along with budgeting and development in expansions of conceptual ideas. Karen has managed Staff teams of over 200 in process and development roles, HR capabilities of process, performance, document preparation, development and reporting, strong knowledge of Governance and structures. |
Kiralee O'Neill
Project Officer
Kiralee has built a diverse business career across family enterprise, agriculture, creative industries, and regional development. She began her career in the timber industry within a family-owned business, where she held management, administration, and leadership roles, gaining strong operational and strategic experience. As the co-owner and founder of Mack and Mills, Kiralee created and managed a highly successful business in the wedding and event industry, specialising in the design, development, and delivery of bespoke events. The business gained a strong reputation for creativity, professionalism, and exceptional client outcomes. |
Tahlia Stewart
Landcare Coordinator & Marketing Officer
Tahlia has worked for over 10 years across several industries, including agriculture, horticulture, retail, hospitality and environmental. She currently studies a Bachelor of Environmental Science, specialising in Ecology and Conservation with Charles Sturt University. Since relocating from the coast to the Murray region, Tahlia has been involved in various community events aimed to promote visitation and biodiversity in the district. Tahlia is passionate about sustainable agriculture, feral animal management and the conservation of Australia’s endemic species. |
Belinda Wielinga
Environmental Senior Project Officer
Belinda studied Forest Science at the University of Melbourne, and has worked in NSW softwood plantations, and growing Sandalwood in Northern WA. Since relocating to the area with her young family in late 2023, Belinda has worked on the Barham Lakes nursery project and Forestry Contracts. Belinda loves being in the field and is passionate about growing trees for a wide range or reasons, including protecting biodiversity and creating habitat.
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Luke Ward
Agricultural Project OfficerLuke has spent the past decade since relocating from Lincolnshire, in the UK, working across conservation, community-based organisations, and natural resource management in Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Conservation Biology with a minor in Indigenous Studies from Deakin University. Luke is passionate about supporting community-led approaches to land management, fostering strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, and helping local people build skills and capacity to manage their landscapes in ways that support both community wellbeing and healthy ecosystems. He has a particular interest in wildlife, improving agricultural outcomes, and conservation practices that deliver tangible benefits to local communities.
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