One Basin CRC Annual Partner Event 2025: Evolving Together

Welcoming our Partners to Goondiwindi
The One Basin CRC Annual Partner Event connects researchers, industry leaders, government representatives, and regional community members to hear about the latest industry-led, research-based initiatives in development for the Murray-Darling Basin.
We are delighted to invite members of our partner network to register below for their complimentary tickets.
Date: Wednesday 20 August & Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Goondiwindi Waggamba Community Cultural Centre, 26 Russell Street, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Registrations close 30 July 2025 at 5.00pm AEST.


Evolving Together
Building on the success of the 2024 event, One Basin CRC has developed an engaging and interactive agenda to showcase the impactful project work underway, strengthen our partnerships, and reflect on ways we can continue to evolve together.
The 2025 Annual Partner Event provides a timely opportunity to reflect on how our industry-led research projects are maturing and collaborating for impact, while also responding to the ever-evolving social, technological, environmental, economic and political factors that effect the Basin.
Featuring keynote speaker John Ruffini, Director of Water Planning Sciences at the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, expert panel discussions, and presentations from across One Basin’s research portfolio, this year’s event is not to be missed.
Agenda
Pre-Conference Tour – 19 August
TBC | Bus departs Moree Airport |
TBC | Tour of Cubbie Station, Australia’s largest irrigated cotton farm. |
TBC | Drop off in Goondiwindi |
Conference Day 1 – 20 August
8:00am | Arrival and registration |
8:30am | Welcome to Country |
9:30am | Opening event and welcome from Dr Wendy Craik, Chair of the Board at One Basin CRC. |
10:00am | Introduction by Mike Stewardson, CEO of One Basin CRC |
10:05am | Keynote: ‘The Grandeur of the Northern Basin and its Partner, the Southern Basin’ Presented by John Ruffini Director Water Planning Sciences at the Queensland Government, Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation |
10:30am | Morning tea |
11:00am | Session to be announced |
11:30am | PhD poster presentations |
12:30pm | Lunch |
1:30pm | Project showcase session 1 Facilitated by: Professor Neville Crossman – Adaptation and Innovation Program Lead at One Basin CRC Professor Seth Westra – Director, Research & Technology and Opportunity Program Lead, One Basin CRC |
3:00pm | Afternoon Tea |
3:30pm | Project showcase session 2 Facilitated by: Professor Neville Crossman – Adaptation and Innovation Program Lead at One Basin CRC Professor Seth Westra – Director, Research & Technology and Opportunity Program Lead, One Basin CRC |
5:00pm | End Day 1 |
7:00pm | Networking drinks and dinner |
Conference Day 2 – 21 August
8:30am | Introduction |
8:40am | Paired walk and reflection |
9:10am | Site visits to Alcheringa Cotton Farm and Woods Grain Algae Pharm |
12:00pm | Lunch |
1:00pm | Logistics and important departure information |
1:05pm | Project showcase session 3 Facilitated by: Professor Troy Meston – First Nations Research Lead, One Basin CRC Professor Ariella Helfgott – Foresight and Decisions Program Lead, One Basin CRC Jibija Ung-gwee |
2:30pm | Afternoon break |
2:35pm | Project showcase: Integration and Impact Project Presented by Professor Seth Westra – Director, Research & Technology and Opportunity Program Lead, One Basin CRC |
4:15pm | Wrap up and looking ahead, with Mike Stewardson, CEO, One Basin CRC |
4:30pm | End Day 2 |
Post-Conference Tour – 22 August
8:00am | Day tour to Queen Mary Falls in the beautiful Main Range National Park, and see the headwaters of the Condamine River. |
7:00pm | Drop off at Brisbane Airport |
Speakers

Professor Neville Crossman
Adaptation and Innovation Program Lead, and Government Engagement and Business Development, One Basin CRC

Professor Seth Westra
Director, Research & Technology and Opportunity Program Lead, One Basin CRC

Professor Michael Stewardson
CEO, One Basin CRC

Professor Ariella Helfgott
Foresight and Decisions Program Lead, One Basin CRC

Marti Beeston
Goondiwindi Hub Manager, One Basin CRC

Professor Troy Meston
First Nations Research Lead, One Basin CRC

Dr Wendy Craik, AM
Chair, One Basin CRC
Accommodation in Goondiwindi
To ensure a comfortable and convenient stay, we’ve partnered with several local accommodations who have rooms on hold for our delegates:
- Border Motel (126 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi QLD 4390) – 18 rooms on hold, 10% discount
- Best Western Ascot Lodge (2 Phar Lap Court, Goondiwindi QLD 4390) – 25 rooms on hold, 10% discount
- Country Roads Motor Inn (11-13 Cunningham Highway, Goondiwindi QLD 4390) – 12 rooms on hold, standard room rates apply.
- The Townhouse (110 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi, QLD 4390) – 20 rooms on hold, 10% discount
Please note, the deadline for booking at these special rates is 30 May 2025. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible to secure your spot. To book your accommodation, please call the motel/hotel directly and mention the One Basin event.

Extend Your Stay and Take a Tour

Extend your stay in beautiful Goondiwindi by tacking on a site tour! One Basin CRC has arranged the following options for attendees:
Cubbie Station Tour | Tuesday 19 August, time TBC
Based near Dirranbandi, visit Australia’s largest irrigated cotton farm and the largest irrigation property in the Southern hemisphere. The Cubbie Station Tour will depart via Moree Airport on Tuesday morning.
Queen Mary Falls, Headwater of Condamine | Friday 22 August, 8.00am-7.00pm
Join us for a day trip to witness rugged mountains and plunging falls at the Main Range National Park and headwaters of the Condamine River. This tour departs by bus at 8:00am from Goondiwindi to travel via Inglewood to Queen Mary Falls and the headwaters of the Condamine River. We hope to be joined by First Nation Elders of the Githabul Nation. At the end of the trip, the bus will continue on to Brisbane Airport for attendees to fly out from. We will arrive at Brisbane Airport for a 7.00pm drop off – please ensure you book your flights accordingly to leave enough time for check in.
Please double check your flight arrival and departure information prior to booking an optional tour.
Tour spaces are limited. Tour registration costs $150 AUD (plus GST and the Eventbrite fee) per person per event. Tours can be purchased when securing your One Basin CRC Annual Event ticket.
Registration for tours closes at 5.00pm AEST 30 July 2025.
*We have allocated two tickets to each of our partner organisations. If One Basin CRC has multiple contacts in your organisation they will also receive this email, you will need to allocate between yourselves who is best placed to attend.
Should you wish to send additional attendees, extra tickets are available for $200 each to cover catering costs. To request additional tickets, please contact Avril Hogan at avril.hogan@onebasin.com.au or 0400 628 257.