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CCA releases Local Power, Local Prosperity report
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has today released Local Power, Local Prosperity, a new report calling on community,...
Burnie Truck Washdown and Effluent Disposal Facility completed
The Burnie Truck Washdown and Effluent Disposal Facility at Minna Road is now complete, marking an important milestone...
Board opportunity to lead Regional Economic Development
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) is seeking a skilled and experienced leader to join its Board as an Independent Director...
Supporting NRM volunteers with essential training
As part of our Community NRM Engagement Program, Cradle Coast NRM works alongside volunteer groups who use best...
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End of Year Message from the CEO
West and north-west Tasmania is soon to experience incredible change, as several key developments move into the construction phase across the region. Energy projects such as Marinus Link and TasNetworks North West Transmission Development are scheduled to kick-off in...
Project launch: Cradle Coast Regional Priority Weeds
From 2025 to 2027, Cradle Coast NRM, in partnership with Landcare Tasmania, will deliver the Cradle Coast Regional Priority Weeds Project, funded through Stage 3 of the Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund (WAF). Launched in 2019 by the Tasmanian Government, the WAF aims to...
CCA bids farewell to Chair, the Hon. Sid Sidebottom
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) wishes to acknowledge and celebrate the significant contribution of outgoing Board Chair, the Hon. Sid Sidebottom, who is stepping down after eight years in the role. Mr Sidebottom, appointed Chair in 2017, has been a committed advocate...
Matthew Greskie
Independent Director
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Matthew (Mat) Greskie, B.Eng (Hons), GAICD, has extensive Board and senior management experience, including 11 years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dulverton Waste Management. He has a Bachelor of Engineering and is a graduate of the AICD.
Mat is a recognised leader in governance, strategy, risk management, strategic asset management, and project and contract management. He brings this suite of skills and knowledge to the CCA Board, where he looks forward to providing the community with the highest level of confidence in the organisation's governance and decision-making.
Mat’s current Board roles include Chair of Water Operations Association of Australia, Chair of NAMS Canada and Deputy Chair of the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.
John Dowling B.Pharm FCPA FACP FAICD FPG
Independent Director
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John Dowling B.Pharm FCPA FACP FAICD FPG is a Pharmacist and Certified Practising Accountant with extensive experience in business, governance, and community service. He is the Director of Terry White Chemmart Latrobe and Tasmanian Vice President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
John is Treasurer of Youth, Family and Community Connections (YFCC) and a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian College of Pharmacy, and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. His leadership roles include serving as the former State President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and holding directorships with Guild Insurance, Guild Super, GuildLink, and Gold Cross, as well as being the immediate past Chairman of Meridian Lawyers.
John was born in Devonport and has spent the majority of his life living on the North-west Coast. His family history here goes back many generations. After running a successful local business for more than 30 years, he remains passionate about the region’s prosperity and is committed to supporting its continued growth through his role with the Cradle Coast Authority.
Andrew Kneebone
Chair, Regional Economic Development Committee
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Cradle Coast Authority unites the councils of north-west and western Tasmania through strategic collaboration, fostering regional development, and ensuring a collective voice for shared goals and prosperity.
