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NW REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RETURNS TO FULL MEMBERSHIP
The Northwest Regional Economic Development Committee (NWREDC) has welcomed a full cohort of members, with the...
CCA ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS DIVERSE INTEREST AREAS
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has released its 2025-26 Annual Report, highlighting the organisation’s achievements...
Cradle to Coastlines Winter Edition
Read how Cradle Coast NRM is restoring wetlands, protecting threatened species, tackling priority weeds and supporting...
CCA releases Local Power, Local Prosperity report
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has today released Local Power, Local Prosperity, a new report calling on community,...
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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 and Chair of the Regional Economic Development Committee (REDC). CCA is jointly owned by the nine councils of north-west and western Tasmania and...
Supporting NRM volunteers with essential training
As part of our Community NRM Engagement Program, Cradle Coast NRM works alongside volunteer groups who use best practice methods to protect our natural resources. From on-ground work and monitoring to education and awareness, volunteers play an important role in...
CCRLUS on track for June 2026 delivery
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s additional funding, which will support the delivery of the draft Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy. We acknowledge the Government’s confidence in the region, as evidenced by the additional...
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