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Councils employ more apprentices
Young Waratah resident, Mitchell Weatherill, hadn’t considered a career in localgovernment before hearing about the...
Tasmania’s renewable hydrogen advantage
In April 2020, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) opened the $70 million Renewable Hydrogen Deployment...
New toolkit to help protect Little Penguins.
A new citizen science-based toolkit was launched today by Minister for Primary Industries and Water the Hon. Guy...
Councils prepared for next federal election
Representatives of the region’s nine Councils have agreed on a process and foridentifying regional election priorities...
Councils appoint new Chief
Cradle Coast Authority’s nine Member Councils appointed a new ChiefRepresentative and Deputy Chief Representative at...
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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 regional Jobs and Skills Roundtable. On 18th August 2022, North West and West Coast attendees addressed our shared economic challenges. The...
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 will be taking on a different look into the future. On behalf of the Board and the CCA team I would like to sincerely thank independent Directors...
Whaleback Ridge Renewable Energy Project added to Cradle Coast Authority’s list of regionally important projects.
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has today announced that “Green Hydrogen in the North West Supported by Whaleback Ridge Renewable Energy” has been added to its list of Regionally Important Projects. 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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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.
