The Cradle Coast Authority (CCA)welcomes the budget announcement that the Albanese Government will support North-West...
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Planning Update
We are a resilient and supportive community on the Cradle Coast, with a long history of facing andovercoming the...
Historic deal announced to progress Marinus Link interconnector
19 October 2022 An historic agreement announced today has secured Marinus Link as a critical transmission project for...
Soil Extension Round-up
The past few months have been a busy time for Cradle Coast NRM Soil ExtensionOfficer Nick Jamson and Regional...
CCA’s CEO attended one of a three Jobs and Skills Roundtable.
Following the release of the Jobs and Skills Summit Issues paper, CCA’s CEO Sheree Vertigan attended one of three...
Many thanks to our retiring CCA Directors – 2022
With the upcoming local government elections in our region and the retirement of some of our CCA Directors, the Board...
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Cradle Coast Mayors urge prompt decisions from Federal Minister
Cradle Coast Mayors urge prompt decisions from Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, on critical issues. The leaders of the Cradle Coast region have sent a united letter to the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment...
Cradle Coast Mayors discuss aviation concerns with the Premier
Cradle Coast regional mayors welcomed the opportunity to meet with the Premier yesterday to discuss ongoing concerns surrounding regional aviation, as outlined in a co-signed letter sent to the Premier in October 2024. The discussion focused on ensuring reliable and...
Energy information on hand at the Future Energy Hub
Tasmania has been a renewable energy pioneer since our first hydro power station was built in 1914. While we are currently a renewable energy leader, there is still room for improvement. Our net zero status is underpinned by forestry carbon capture. In addition to...
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.
