Earlier this year Cradle Coast Authority’s (CCA) Natural Resource Management team,in collaboration with the Department...
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2022 Cradle Coast Local Government School-based Apprenticeship Opportunities
Ready to kick off your career, but not sure where to start?Have you considered local government?One industry with...
Local Agriculture Forum talks productivity and sustainability
On Friday the 6th of August the second WalkerAg Consultancy Industry Forum was heldin Ulverstone, bringing together...
Cradle Coast Authority appoints Sheree Vertigan AM as Acting CEO
One of Cradle Coast Authority’s directors, Sheree Vertigan AM, will take on an ActingCEO role until a new CEO is...
Daryl Connelly to take up Central Coast Council role
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) CEO, Daryl Connelly, will leave the organisation in early Julyto take up a Director of...
CCA response to Burnie City Council withdrawal
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has responded to Burnie City Council’s (BCC) notice towithdraw from the nine Council...
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Rice Grass treatment off to a flying start
The 2023 Rice Grass spraying season is now in full swing in the Rubicon Estuary, with two teams of contractors aiming to cover a massive area of 590 hectares before the end of April, when the grass turns dormant for the winter. READ MEDIA RELEASE
Seedlab Tasmania’s beautiful Celebration Event
Last month Cradle Coast Authority attended the Seedlab Sisters Cradle Coast Celebration event; what a great partnership between CCA and Seedlab Tasmania. It was fantastic to be a part of this celebration event and support Seedlab along the way. Congratulations to all...
Grand opening of the Maugean Skate Art Exhibition (SKATEx)
The inaugural SKATEx Maugean Skate Art Exhibition is being officially opened at 2pm Saturday 14 January at Strahan Primary School. READ MEDIA RELEASE
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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