Outback Gondwana Foundation

Stuart was appointed by Premier Crisafulli  as the State Recovery Coordinator for the 2025 Western Queensland flood event. He served as Quilpie Shire councillor for 7 years, Deputy Mayor for 4 years, and Mayor from 2012 to 2024. He is the founding director and chair of the Outback Gondwana Foundation, chair of the Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA), and holds roles on ministerial advisory panels and several government committees. Stuart is the current Deputy Chair of RDA DDSW, Board Member of OQTA, former director of Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) for 6 years, and co-author of a scientific paper on Australotitan cooperensis (2021). A fifth-generation family member of Eromanga and fourth-generation landholder at ‘Plevna Downs,’ he has produced organically certified merino wool, beef, and sheep-meat since 1997

Brendan is a Chartered Accountant with an extensive background in Financial Administration, bringing a wealth of expertise to his professional endeavors. He is a founding director of the Outback Gondwana Foundation (OGF) and serves as Director and Partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, where he provides strategic financial guidance to businesses and organizations. Brendan has a deep-seated passion for rural and regional Australia, inspired by his formative years spent in the picturesque Hunter Valley, New South Wales, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for the challenges and opportunities of rural communities.

Mel has a Science (Honours) degree in Geology and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. He is a founding director of the Outback Gondwana Foundation (OGF) and has contributed significantly to its initiatives since 2004. Currently, Mel serves as Senior Staff Geologist at Santos Ltd, with prior senior roles at AGL Petroleum and CSR Petroleum. He brings a deep passion for geology and paleontology, demonstrated by his co-authorship of a scientific paper on Australotitan cooperensis in 2021

Clare holds a Bachelor of Health Science and is a founding director of the Outback Gondwana Foundation (OGF). A long-term resident and member of one of Eromanga’s original families, she has been actively contributing to the community since 2004. Clare served as President of the Eromanga District & Community Association from 1998 to 2005 and represented rural women at the Rural Women’s Symposium in 2008, highlighting her dedication to regional advocacy and development.

Ari is a partner at Queensland law firm Thynne & Macartney, where he specializes in assisting farmers and graziers with buying and selling rural properties, managing their businesses, and planning for the future. He also serves as a councillor for The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland and as a director of the RNA Foundation. Ari maintains strong ties to his extended family’s grazing businesses in Central Queensland, reflecting his deep connection to the rural industry.

Robyn is a founding member of OGF and co-founder of Eromanga Natural History Museum, where she serves as Honorary Museum Director, Collections Manager, and Fossil Preparation Technician. She is an honorary Eromanga Dinosaur and Eulo Megafauna Field Palaeontologist and co-authored a scientific paper on Australotitan cooperensis in 2021. Robyn is also a certified organic wool and beef producer at ‘Plevna Downs’, Eromanga. As a fifth-generation family member from Morven district, South West Qld, Robyn is dedicated to promoting regional sustainability and preserving natural history.