Written by Caleb Back

Tim Smythe has joined the Loxton Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) as the new Chair, overseeing a committee responsible for exploring community outcomes within One Basin CRC projects to maximise impact and support place-based research. 

Tim is an easy choice, with an impressive background across not just state and local governments, but also having experience in technical viticulture management, wine industry development, and a well-respected regional presence. 

His extensive resume includes Chief Executive of the Murraylands & Riverland Local Government Association, Regional Coordinator with Primary Industries & Regions SA (PIRSA), Mallee Sustainable Farming, and in the Riverland Wine Industry Development Council. 

A problem-solver who builds relationships and focuses on end-to-end systems approaches, Tim brings with him an analytical approach that will support projects to identify new steps and learning opportunities. 

Tim stood out as a highlight for his keen focus on partners’ needs for practical outcomes and his extensive community knowledge. We wish Tim the best in his new role and look forward to watching the Loxton Regional Hub continue to grow. 

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New Loxton RAC Member

The Loxton region has welcomed its newest member to the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) – Amy Goodman. 

A Water Manager at the Central Irrigation Trust (CIT), Amy is responsible for the Water, Land and Customer Services, which supports members’ water rights, policy, compliance, and water trading functions and liaison. 

Like many RAC members, Amy is a tried-and-true member of the community, originally growing up on the family farm in the Riverland of South Australia where she developed a keen interest in water management.  

She kicked off a 20-year career working with government, industry, and not-for-profit organisations on community-led natural resource management programs. 

In addition to her local experience, Amy holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) from the University of Adelaide and is a Graduate of the Leaders Institute of South Australia’s Governor’s Leadership Foundation Program.