Tasmanian regional economic development bodies have called on the federal government to co-invest in agrants program...
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Waste and the circular economy opportunity
These days we are all talking about our footprint on the earth and how we impact the world. I started thinking about...
Your new job for the Cradle Coast
Imagine you started a new job today, a job that not only looked after your prosperity but also ensured the prosperity...
What you don’t know about our Giant Freshwater Crayfish
You likely know of our threatened Giant Freshwater Crayfish (Astacopsis gouldi),found only in northern Tasmania. It’s...
Imagine a region boasting world class trails for all
[ Many recent conversations suggest I am not the only person who feels the COVID restrictions have served as a timely...
CCA Hosts meeting on Quoiba Saleyards Closure
Today, Cradle Coast Authority hosted a meeting to discuss the impacts of the Quoibasaleyards closure. A larger forum...
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Cradle Coast Authority’s Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference
CCA will host the national SEGRA conference at the paranaple convention centre in Devonport from August 31 to September 2 2022. The conference will attract over 250 delegates to the region with the conference covering topics such as adapting to change, connectivity,...
CCA Announce Federal Election Priorities
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has released an advocacy strategy ahead of the Federalelection. Details of the five initiatives developed by CCA and Member Council Representativesthrough the Regional Investment Framework, which identifies Projects of Regional...
King Island Brown Thornbill receives Priority Species Grant
Cradle Coast Authority, in partnership with King Island Landcare and Birdlife Australia,have been successful in obtaining a grant to help protect the King Island BrownThornbill, one of the top five Australian bird species considered most likely to becomeextinct within...
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.
