05/08/22
A Hip-Hop music program to be delivered through Temora Shire Council is among the latest projects to be announced under the NSW Government’s …Learn More
05/08/22
Seniors in the region are continuing to embrace digital with more than 100,000 people across the state now taking advantage of the digital …Learn More
04/08/22
An official ceremony has been conducted at Young High School to mark the completion of the highest point of the new joint-use library …Learn More
04/08/22
Community organisations can now apply for a share of $400,000 to help bring the state’s road toll towards zero as part of the …Learn More
04/08/22
The NSW Government’s Narrandera Fisheries Centre has played a vital role in freshwater fish breeding and stocking across the State. Member for Cootamundra …Learn More
04/08/22
Entrepreneurs in new and emerging industries in regional NSW will be supported to grow their business, revenues, raise funds and create local jobs …Learn More
04/08/22
Temora Shire Council has secured $239,651 in funding through the NSW Government’s $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program. Member for …Learn More
03/08/22
Local community organisations planning events which foster community harmony are encouraged to apply for the next round of Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Program. Member …Learn More
02/08/22
Applications for the NSW Government’s Energy Bill Buster program to help households slash their power bills by up to $600 a year opened …Learn More
29/07/22
More than 3,500 people across the region will have greater access to housing supports and services following the launch of a new mobile …Learn More
27/07/22
Junee and Illabo shows are set to return stronger than ever, with Illabo Show able to finally celebrate its centenary this year thanks …Learn More
27/07/22
Temora and Ariah Park shows are hoping to come back stronger than ever, thanks to NSW Government Country Shows Support Package. Member for …Learn More
27/07/22
The number of apprentices and trainees in jobs across the state increased 11 per cent in the year to December 2021, off the …Learn More
26/07/22
More roads in the Cootamundra electorate are in line for vital repair, maintenance and sealing work with Round Four of the NSW Government’s …Learn More
26/07/22
Applications will soon open for the fifth round of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, which will see further investment in local …Learn More
25/07/22
The Cowra Civic Centre will offer higher standards of comfort and better views of the stage thanks to $1.5 million from the NSW …Learn More
22/07/22
The NSW Government has today announced the Hillas Creek timber bridge at Mundarlo will receive funding through Round Two of the $500 million …Learn More
22/07/22
Tallimba nurse Louise McCabe has been presented with a NSW Government Community Service Award, in recognition of her outstanding efforts in response to …Learn More
21/07/22
Thursday, 21 July 2022 Coercive control is one step closer to being criminalised with the NSW Government taking the significant step of releasing …Learn More
21/07/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has visited the Grenfell Girl Guides for an update on their bathroom renovation project, funded under the latest …Learn More
21/07/22
Proud Wiradjuri woman Miss Indiana “Indi” Cooper has been selected to represent Australia in athletics at the Commonwealth Games to be held from …Learn More
20/07/22
Representatives of the Binalong VRA have welcomed a new Medium Rescue Vehicle at an official commissioning ceremony this week. Member for Cootamundra Steph …Learn More
20/07/22
More than 400 aspiring early childhood teachers have been awarded scholarships to complete their studies thanks to the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Early Childhood …Learn More
20/07/22
More than 400 aspiring early childhood teachers have been awarded scholarships to complete their studies thanks to the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Early Childhood …Learn More
18/07/22
Motorists are being urged to slow down and watch out for children as students return to school this week. Member for Cootamundra Steph …Learn More
18/07/22
An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak, under an agreement reached by the …Learn More
15/07/22
WEDDIN WELCOMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed Weddin Shire Council’s new General Manager Ms Noreen Vu following a …Learn More
15/07/22
A new $12.3 million sewerage treatment facility has been officially opened in Grenfell, thanks to the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Fund. Member for …Learn More
14/07/22
The NSW Government is seeking applications for cultural infrastructure projects that will benefit audiences and improve access to arts and cultural facilities across …Learn More
14/07/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has called for travellers coming back from overseas to play their part in keeping the highly contagious Foot …Learn More
13/07/22
The NSW Government has announced it will hire a record number of new apprentices and trainees to work on vital road and transport …Learn More
13/07/22
Councils and eligible not-for-profit organisations in the Cootamundra electorate are encouraged to apply for funding to deliver Holiday Break activities for young people …Learn More
11/07/22
Three new probationary constables are commencing duties in the Cootamundra electorate after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy …Learn More
08/07/22
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke has welcomed the official unveiling of a bronze, life-size sculpture of Australia’s greatest war horse, ‘Bill the Bastard’, …Learn More
07/07/22
Young people across region are set to benefit from fee-free hospitality training during the winter school holidays to help them get the skills …Learn More
07/07/22
The 2022 Grenfell Show is on track to be better than ever this year thanks to the NSW Government’s Country Shows Support Package. …Learn More
07/07/22
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke has announced over $1 million in funding for a total of six local projects under Round Two of …Learn More
07/07/22
The call is out for local organisations to help fill a calendar of engaging and empowering activities for older people during the 2023 …Learn More
01/07/22
Youth in the Cootamundra electorate will be able to enjoy a variety of workshops, programs and trips over the upcoming winter school holidays, …Learn More
01/07/22
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke has announced over $1 million in funding for a total of six local projects under Round Two of …Learn More
01/07/22
Women looking for work will be able to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to fund technology, training and work essentials to …Learn More
01/07/22
Young people across region are set to benefit from fee-free hospitality training during the winter school holidays to help them get the skills …Learn More
29/06/22
Organisations in the Cootamundra electorate can now apply for funding to support local community projects thanks to the NSW Governments Clubgrants Category 3 …Learn More
29/06/22
NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders has encouraged beekeepers to be aware of their responsibilities under expanded biosecurity zones which have come into force …Learn More
28/06/22
A new playground, designed with elements to enable inclusive play for all children has been opened at Albert Park, Cootamundra, thanks to joint …Learn More
21/06/22
The NSW Government is setting the stage for the State’s prosperity, delivering a budget that secures a brighter future for the Cootamundra electorate. …Learn More
20/06/22
Communities across the Cootamundra electorate are to benefit from an expansion of the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), with the NSW …Learn More
20/06/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the NSW Government’s $28 million investment to bolster support for the region’s Farm Forestry producers. The …Learn More
17/06/22
A life-changing package for children and families in the Cootamundra electorate has been announced by the NSW Government with a $376.5 million investment …Learn More
17/06/22
The NSW Government has committed to one of the biggest education reforms in a generation, announcing the introduction of a universal pre-Kindergarten year …Learn More
17/06/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that it will implement a major regional health workforce incentive scheme in …Learn More
17/06/22
The NSW Government is making preschool more affordable for more families, with preschool fee relief locked in for the next four years through …Learn More
15/06/22
Six new shelters and one upgraded bus stop for Coolamon, Cowra and Junee are on the way after funding was granted under the …Learn More
15/06/22
The region’s most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students and teachers were recognised at the Riverina 2022 NSW Training Awards ceremony last week in Griffith. …Learn More
15/06/22
The region’s most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students and teachers were recognised at the Riverina 2022 NSW Training Awards ceremony last week in Griffith. …Learn More
15/06/22
The region’s most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students and teachers were recognised at the Western NSW 2022 NSW Training Awards held last week in …Learn More
14/06/22
Teachers, nurses, firefighters and other public sector workers across the State will be encouraged to share childcaring responsibilities between partners under an overhaul …Learn More
14/06/22
The NSW Government is improving palliative care and other specialist health services with a $743 million injection into services and staffing, which will …Learn More
14/06/22
Young Show, Bribbarree Show and Murrumburrah Harden Show are all set to shine brighter than ever this year thanks to the NSW Government’s …Learn More
07/06/22
The NSW Government’s Women in Agriculture Lunch and Learn series in Temora on June 8 will shine a light on safety for farming …Learn More
07/06/22
The NSW Government has announced a record 10,148 full-time equivalent staff will be recruited to hospitals and health services across the State over …Learn More
07/06/22
The NSW Government has today announced a new public sector wages policy to provide increased pay for public sector employees including nurses, teachers …Learn More
06/06/22
The NSW Government has announced a $1.76 billion boost to frontline emergency care to deliver 2,128 new recruits and 30 more ambulance stations …Learn More
26/05/22
The NSW Government has announced an additional $10 million over the next three years to continue the NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service across …Learn More
26/05/22
The ban on lightweight plastic bags will officially come into force from 1 June, in line with the first stage of the NSW …Learn More
18/05/22
Work has begun on a new $5.1 million Wyangala Water Treatment Plant which will deliver up to 800,000 litres of clean drinking water …Learn More
18/05/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the news that an extra 65 newly graduated Registered Nurses (RNs) have this week commenced their …Learn More
18/05/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke congratulated the launch of a statewide strategic plan to boost holiday parks on Crown land, with hopes the …Learn More
16/05/22
Businesses and motorists across the Cootamundra electorate are set to benefit from $20 million in grants opening soon to establish Australia’s largest electric …Learn More
16/05/22
A new probationary constable has commenced duties at Cowra Police Station following a formal attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last month. …Learn More
16/05/22
Community projects needing additional funding support can now apply for the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke …Learn More
16/05/22
Local people are being encouraged to explore opportunities to get a first job, a new job or a better job as part of …Learn More
13/05/22
Work is set to begin next week on the second of three stages of pavement rehabilitation to improve safety on the Newell Highway. …Learn More
13/05/22
A 43-metre-long span over Wambanumba Creek is one of four recently completed bridges in the Hilltops LGA that will improve freight access and …Learn More
13/05/22
The NSW Government has released a recommended proposal to memorialise the much-loved Prince Alfred Bridge in Gundagai, with members of the Gundagai community …Learn More
10/05/22
Young people in Temora will benefit from the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities grants program, with Temora Shire Council receiving $12,746 to run their …Learn More
09/05/22
The NSW Government has launched a new Aboriginal Ranger Program designed to enhance Aboriginal peoples’ connection to country and provide meaningful career pathways. …Learn More
09/05/22
The NSW Government’s Regional Renewal Program is delivering improvements to schools with 45 projects across the Cootamundra electorate. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke …Learn More
06/05/22
The Hume Highway is set to benefit from $815,000 in vital road safety works as the fifth round of the $822 million Safer Roads Program begins to roll …Learn More
06/05/22
Women and children escaping domestic and family violence in the Cootamundra electorate will soon receive greater support with expressions of interest for the …Learn More
05/05/22
Landcare and environmental groups across Cootamundra Electorate have the opportunity to receive funding to restore riverbanks that have been damaged by recent natural …Learn More
05/05/22
Young people in Cowra will benefit from the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities program, with Cowra Show Society the successful recipient of $46,580 funding …Learn More
05/05/22
Temora Town Band Inc is one of 20 NSW-based community brass and concert bands successful in receiving funds under the 2022 Community Band …Learn More
05/05/22
Coolamon Cricket Club Inc will benefit from $51,532 in funding under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said …Learn More
02/05/22
The new clubhouse and changerooms located at the Narrandera Sportsground were officially opened on Saturday with the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joining …Learn More
21/04/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging the community to participate in local services and events being held across the electorate this Anzac …Learn More
20/04/22
The construction of a new hanger and club room at the Cowra and District Aero Club is steaming ahead thanks to the NSW …Learn More
20/04/22
Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has officially opened a new $5 million NSW Rural Fire Service …Learn More
19/04/22
Morongla Show is set to shine brighter than ever in 2022, thanks to NSW Government support through the Country Shows Support Package. Member …Learn More
14/04/22
The West Wyalong Show is gearing up for a huge two days of events in 2022, thanks to NSW Government support through the …Learn More
13/04/22
Local first year apprentices facing financial or personal hardship will be supported with a $15,000 scholarship to undertake their trade and study through …Learn More
11/04/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $456,720 in funding for Junee, Narrandera and Temora Shire Councils under the 2021/22 Public Library Infrastructure …Learn More
11/04/22
After years of setbacks and COVID-19 delays, thanks to grants provided by the NSW State Government, the Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre have …Learn More
11/04/22
People in the Cootamundra electorate can celebrate their community and reconnect with neighbours and friends at local markets, carnivals, festivals and fairs, thanks …Learn More
11/04/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has hosted the 5th annual Cootamundra Summit held at the South West Slopes Fire Control Centre in Harden …Learn More
11/04/22
Seniors who help the Cootamundra electorate thrive have been recognised for their efforts, with member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announcing six recipients of …Learn More
11/04/22
The final design for the new permanent bridge at Wallendbeen has been completed and construction is expected to begin later this year. Member …Learn More
05/04/22
NSW Rural Fire Service’s (NSW RFS) South West Slopes Zone is celebrating the official handover of a new $354,000 fire truck that will …Learn More
05/04/22
Parents are urged to book a free child car seat check in Cowra this week as research shows two-out-of-three child restraints are not …Learn More
04/04/22
Attending performances and functions is set to become a gala experience for Cowra residents and visitors with a major upgrade to the town’s …Learn More
31/03/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is strongly encouraging the Cowra community to have their say on the $70.2 million redevelopment of Cowra Hospital …Learn More
29/03/22
Jobs available in regional NSW continue to grow thanks to the $75 million Newell Highway project and the Newell Highway Program Alliance. Member …Learn More
29/03/22
Warbird flight simulators will soon land at the Temora Aviation Museum, giving more people an opportunity to explore the sky, thanks to the …Learn More
29/03/22
The Liberal-National Coalition handed down their 2022-23 Federal Budget this week which included a record investment in transport infrastructure. The rolling 10 year …Learn More
25/03/22
Seniors throughout the Cootamundra Electorate are encouraged to get out and join in local activities while reconnecting with their community during this year’s …Learn More
24/03/22
Primary producers in the Cootamundra electorate could benefit from the NSW Government’s $125 million investment in the Primary Industries Productivity and Abatement Program …Learn More
24/03/22
Local event organisers are encouraged to apply for funding to make their shows bigger and better than ever or to help bring major …Learn More
21/03/22
The most in-demand occupations in the Cootamundra electorate have been revealed with locals encouraged to ready themselves for the jobs boom by equipping …Learn More
18/03/22
Motorists will soon be better protected along the Olympic Highway with safety barriers to be installed between Cowra and Albury from Monday, 21 …Learn More
18/03/22
Cootamundra residents looking for a delicious, hot, home cooked meal will now be able to do so in comfortable conditions all year round, …Learn More
17/03/22
Local students in the Cootamundra electorate will buckle up on every dedicated school bus thanks to the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Bus …Learn More
17/03/22
Koorawatha Show will shine brighter and bigger than ever in 2023, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Country Shows Support Package. The …Learn More
11/03/22
Two new probationary constables will commence duties in the Cootamundra electorate after they attested at an attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy …Learn More
10/03/22
An inspiring young woman who has made it her mission to raise awareness and educate the community on suicide prevention, has been recognised …Learn More
09/03/22
The NSW Government has commissioned a heritage expert to memorialise the Prince Alfred Bridge at Gundagai. Conrad Gargett Group Pty Ltd will assess …Learn More
08/03/22
March is Small Business Month with a range of activities and events in-person and online available to small business owners, tailored to this …Learn More
04/03/22
Seniors of Temora Shire are set to benefit from a new program run by the Temora Shire Council which is designed to keep …Learn More
04/03/22
A $50 accommodation voucher has gone live as part of the NSW Government’s $250 million Stay NSW program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke …Learn More
02/03/22
Cowra local Rochelle Longhurst has been named as one of 24 recipients of the 2022 NSW Future Women Rural Scholarship Program. The one-year …Learn More
01/03/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging nominations for recognition as part of the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. “Seniors are …Learn More
24/02/22
Country shows in Cowra, Gundagai and Woodstock are coming back bigger than ever in 2022, thanks to NSW Government support through the Country …Learn More
24/02/22
Projects in Cowra and Junee are among more than 50 across NSW set to receive funding to commemorate veterans across the state. Member …Learn More
18/02/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke recently announced a total of $36,533 in funding to help upgrade two local men’s sheds. Gundagai Men’s shed …Learn More
18/02/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the NSW Government will deliver over $1.3 million in funding to improve Crown Land reserves and …Learn More
14/02/22
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed a total of $291,540 in funding for the local government areas of Bland, Narrandera and Coolamon …Learn More
14/02/22
The Hume Highway transformation at Snowball Creek is moving forward with work on the crossover at Jessops Lagoon Road now complete, and road …Learn More
14/02/22
The Narrandera Shire Council has been awarded $75,000 as part of the final round of the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play program. Member …Learn More
07/02/22
Bob Aldridge Park in Temora will soon receive much-needed upgrades through a $518,078 grant under the NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund. Member …Learn More
07/02/22
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) patients will benefit from the new Murrumburrah-Harden Health Service, which has been officially opened today. Member for Cootamundra, …Learn More
04/02/22
Businesses in the Cootamundra electorate who have struggled with the impacts of COVID-19 will benefit from the NSW Government’s $40 million Regional Job …Learn More
04/02/22
Motorists will soon benefit from work to strengthen a section of the Olympic Highway, about 20 kilometres south of Cowra, to make the …Learn More
02/02/22
Small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in four local government areas in the Cootamundra electorate can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 …Learn More
02/02/22
Parents and carers of children enrolled in primary schools across the Cootamundra electorate will soon benefit from a new $155 million program providing …Learn More
02/02/22
Local businesses, workers and the performing arts sector in the Cootamundraelectorate will benefit from a $1 billion financial support package to help the …Learn More
24/01/22
Local seniors can now apply for the 2022 NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card, providing $250 credit to help with everyday travel costs. Member …Learn More
24/01/22
Aboriginal children and children from low income families in the Cootamundra electorate will have additional support to participate in 600 hours of quality …Learn More
11/01/22
The Harden – Murrumburrah & District War Memorial Pool will soon receive much-needed upgrades through a $997,500 grant under the NSW Government’s Regional …Learn More
24/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced that the Junee Shire is set to receive $787,682 under the NSW Government’s fourth round of …Learn More
22/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has announced $789,141 from the fourth round of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund for projects …Learn More
22/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced new funding supporting multicultural communities in Cowra. Ms Cooke said $28,000 was awarded to the Cowra Information …Learn More
22/12/21
Local not-for-profits will benefit from a funding boost to ease financial pressure and help them recover from impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown. Member …Learn More
22/12/21
The Narrandera Shire Council has been awarded $75,000 as part of the final round of the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play program. Member …Learn More
22/12/21
Local not-for-profits will benefit from a funding boost to ease financial pressure and help them recover from impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown. Member …Learn More
22/12/21
A winery in Young is set for major improvements to its storage infrastructure, boosting its wine holding capacity to meet a growing demand …Learn More
22/12/21
Workers on big rail project in the Riverina Murray region – the $60 million Junee to Griffith track upgrade – have pitched in …Learn More
21/12/21
The NSW Government is continuing to improve the quality of classrooms and cut school power bills with an additional four schools in the …Learn More
21/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has announced $745,071 in funding for projects across the Coolamon Shire under the fourth round of the …Learn More
21/12/21
Greyhound racing at Temora greyhound track has undergone recent safety improvements thanks to almost $40,000 in funding from the NSW Government for the …Learn More
17/12/21
More support is soon to be available for new parents in the region with the appointment of a Nursing Unit Manager for Tresillian …Learn More
17/12/21
Harden and District Junior Cricket Club is ready to challenge for more titles and welcome further participants following the completion of new cricket …Learn More
17/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $2,259,410 for projects in Harden, Murrumburrah and Young in the Hilltops region under the NSW Government’s …Learn More
17/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $787,039 for the Bland Shire under the NSW Government’s latest round of the Stronger Country Communities …Learn More
17/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has announced $710,974forthe Weddin Shire under the NSW Government’s latest round of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. …Learn More
17/12/21
Country show organisers across the Cootamundra electorate will be able to make plans with certainty, thanks to a NSW Government program providing financial …Learn More
17/12/21
The communities of Cootamundra and Gundagai are set to benefit with $1,566,786announced for local projectsunder the NSW Government’s latest round of the Stronger …Learn More
10/12/21
More funding from the NSW Government is on its way for the Lachlan Valley Railway Society with Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announcing …Learn More
10/12/21
Families with young children in the Cootamundra electorate will have better access to early childhood education after the NSW Government committed $280 million …Learn More
10/12/21
Christmas has come early for families in the Cootamundra electorate with millions of dollars in NSW Government vouchers available to be redeemed this …Learn More
10/12/21
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke announced that Temora will benefit from $128,274 in funding as part of Round 1 of Minor Works and …Learn More
09/12/21
Grenfell will once again play host to the popular Henry Lawson Festival, with visitors flocking to the region to witness and be a …Learn More
07/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has announced the Narrandera Shire is set to receive $770,922under the NSW Government’s latest round of the …Learn More
07/12/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has announced that the Cowra Shire will receive $832,359 under the NSW Government’s latest round of the …Learn More
02/12/21
The Cootamundra electorate has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 23 projects through the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program. …Learn More
02/12/21
The NSW Government has delivered 200 new and enhanced Public Safety Network (PSN) radio sites, increasing mission-critical communications coverage for first responders. Next …Learn More
23/11/21
460 cubic metres of timber and trestles have been salvaged from the removal of the Prince Alfred Bridge timber road viaduct to support …Learn More
23/11/21
Communities across the Central West and Orana are being invited to shape the region’s future by giving feedback on the NSW Government’s draft …Learn More
23/11/21
Seniors in the Cootamundra electorate will have even more reason to celebrate during the 2022 Seniors Festival with the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council winning …Learn More
23/11/21
Audiences in the Cootamundra Electorate will benefit from record arts and cultural activity to be delivered across NSW, with Minister for the Arts …Learn More
22/11/21
Work will begin this month on station upgrades at Junee and Cootamundra under a NSW Government initiative to improve accessibility and safety for …Learn More
18/11/21
People impacted by suicide in the Cootamundra electorate will now have access to a new support service to help them navigate the day-to-day …Learn More
18/11/21
The end is near for single use plastics, including bags, straws, cotton buds, plates, bowls and cutlery, after the Plastics and Circular Economy …Learn More
17/11/21
The health and wellbeing of young people in the Cootamundra electorate is front andcentre, with the NSW Government investing $20.3 million into expanding …Learn More
17/11/21
The health and wellbeing of young people in the Cootamundra electorate is front andcentre, with the NSW Government investing $20.3 million into expanding …Learn More
17/11/21
New English and Mathematics syllabuses for the State’s youngest students werereleased today, marking a major milestone in the NSW Government’s CurriculumReform agenda. This …Learn More
17/11/21
People in the Cootamundra electorate experiencing mental health distress will now beable to access support in two new ways, thanks to a pair …Learn More
17/11/21
Local social services organisations can now apply for up to $200,000 to assist with thetransition away from COVID-19 restrictions. Member for Cootamundra Steph …Learn More
16/11/21
The NSW Government recently announced that the Cootamundra electorate has received a share in the NSW Government’s $10 million investment in state-of-the-art technology …Learn More
16/11/21
The NSW Government will invest more than $8 million in a suite of grant programs to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor …Learn More
16/11/21
More than 220 new police recruits from class 349 were sworn in as probationary constables last month at a ceremony in Goulburn. These …Learn More
12/11/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has presented the petition on Level Crossing Safety to NSW Parliament, leading the debate in support of increased …Learn More
10/11/21
The NSW Government will provide Diploma of Event Management scholarships to 20 up-and-coming event managers across regional NSW through a partnership with peak …Learn More
10/11/21
In recognition of their tireless dedication to the Junee community, the team at the Junee Roundhouse Museum have been named the 2021 Riverina …Learn More
10/11/21
More silos, stock feeders and farming equipment will be locally manufactured in Cowra to meet the growing domestic and international demand for agricultural …Learn More
10/11/21
One hundred apprentices across NSW have been awarded a Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship worth a total of $1.5 million, funded by the NSW …Learn More
10/11/21
There is now an outdoor playspace that is fit for all with the opening of the new playground at Tresillian Park in Young. …Learn More
10/11/21
Safer travel around the Bland Shire is on the way, with $2,983,680 rolling out under the latest round of the Fixing Local Roads …Learn More
01/11/21
The Centre for Work Health and Safety is calling on inventors, researchers and developers of innovative tools and technology to come forward with …Learn More
01/11/21
The NSW Government is helping small businesses bounce back from the pandemic with up to $640,000 in grants available to help organisations host …Learn More
01/11/21
Signs rolling out on key freight routes and level crossings across the Cootamundra electorate are reminding drivers to take extra care on the …Learn More
01/11/21
Traffic is now flowing along Burley Griffin Way, following the opening of a temporary bridge at Wallendbeen. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said …Learn More
28/10/21
People in the Cootamundra electorate will soon benefit from the NSW Government’s new $130 million package which will provide immediate access to help …Learn More
28/10/21
The NSW Government’s new learn to swim program will be expanded from preschool aged children to include kindergarten kids who missed out on …Learn More
27/10/21
The court that hosted Captain Moonlite’s committal hearing is having its historic clock repaired in the bright light of day. Member for Cootamundra …Learn More
27/10/21
Students and parents at Gooloogong Public School will soon have an extra hand with a new Before and After School Care (BASC) service …Learn More
22/10/21
The NSW Government will allocate a record $19.4 million to 63 public schools across the Cootamundra electorate in 2022. This week schools will …Learn More
21/10/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomes the NSW Government’s $200 million Regional Recovery Package, which will support the creation of new jobs and …Learn More
21/10/21
Residents of the Gundagai region are reminded to have their say on ideas to memorialise the Prince Alfred Bridge, with just under two …Learn More
15/10/21
Australia’s gold production will get a boost while hundreds of new jobs will be created following the approval of a new underground gold …Learn More
15/10/21
Work will start next week to improve safety for motorists at the intersection of Bendick Murrell Road and the Olympic Highway. Member for …Learn More
15/10/21
A 750-tonne crane has successfully lifted a 30-metre long, four-metre wide steel bridge over the rail corridor and into place along Burley Griffin …Learn More
15/10/21
The NSW Government is calling for local tradies to install smart LED lights in NSW public schools with the announcement of the third …Learn More
15/10/21
Customers in the Cootamundra electorate will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine …Learn More
15/10/21
Carers from multicultural communities are the focus of a new campaign to mark National Carers Week, which encourages them to make the most …Learn More
15/10/21
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke has announced new funding is available for organisations providing critical grassroots support to the community in response to …Learn More
15/10/21
An independent report reflecting the community’s experiences of housing and the planning system in regional NSW has been released by the NSW Government. …Learn More
07/10/21
The Cowra community is invited to attend information sessions to learn more about planning for the $70.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment which will …Learn More
28/09/21
Teachers in regional, rural and remote NSW will have better employment benefits than ever before thanks to a complete overhaul of the incentive …Learn More
28/09/21
Further maintenance and repair of local roads is coming, with 13 new road projects across the region thanks to the latest round of …Learn More
28/09/21
Residents of Gundagai and surrounding areas who share fond memories of the Prince Alfred Bridge are invited to have their say and submit …Learn More
28/09/21
Students and staff at four local schools are set to benefit from improved facilities, as part of the $484 million 2021/22 Minor Capital Works program. …Learn More
28/09/21
The NSW Government has today announced that the 125 year old Prince Alfred Bridge in Gundagai will soon be removed due to the …Learn More
28/09/21
Cootamundra electorate groups can apply for $2,000 grants for projects supporting local veterans or boosting awareness of their role throughout Australia’s military history. …Learn More
15/09/21
The Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre will receive a $20,000 fundingboost to help them modernise their operations and improve the services they deliver.Member …Learn More
15/09/21
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is calling for residents of the Cootamundraelectorate to have their say on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill which …Learn More
09/09/21
Work is continuing on the construction of a temporary bridge on Burley Griffin Way at Wallendbeen to restore this critical connection for road …Learn More
09/09/21
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke today welcomed a key milestone for theNSW Government-funded redevelopment of the Gundagai Preschool Kindergarten.The project has reached the …Learn More
31/08/21
Lawson House, a 22-unit residential complex in Junee which supports older Juneeresidents and those most vulnerable in the community, has had the mortgage …Learn More
31/08/21
In light of the extension of stay-at-home orders and the impact on businesses acrossthe Cootamundra electorate, Steph Cooke, Member for Cootamundra is hosting …Learn More
31/08/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the final determination ofelectoral boundaries, as announced by the NSW Electoral Commission today. “I am so …Learn More
23/08/21
Cowra local, Stassi Austin is among twelve of the state’s brightest young leaders who has been appointed to the 2021-22 NSW Youth Advisory …Learn More
23/08/21
Gundagai is the latest town to welcome the arrival of overseas skilled agricultural workers to help local farmers overcome the COVID-induced labour shortage, …Learn More
23/08/21
The NSW Police Force has welcomed 182 police recruits after they were sworn-in as probationary constables at a private attestation ceremony, held in …Learn More
23/08/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, is encouraging locals to take advantage of new fee-free TAFE NSW courses to build their skills during the …Learn More
23/08/21
The grand historic exterior of Cootamundra Courthouse will soon contrast with the latest in state-of-the-art audio-visual link (AVL) technology inside the building. Member …Learn More
09/08/21
The NSW Government is continuing to prioritise student wellbeing by ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified mental health professionals in our schools. The …Learn More
09/08/21
Residents of the Cootamundra electorate are being encouraged to share their views on how the NSW Government can respond to increasing pressures on …Learn More
09/08/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has commenced a series of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Information Evenings throughout the electorate, which are being …Learn More
09/08/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has commenced a series of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Information Evenings in the electorate, which are being …Learn More
09/08/21
A $4,940 grant will bring together Caragabal, Greenethorpe and Quandialla Public Schools to partake in the ‘Birds, Bats and Bugs’ project, led by …Learn More
02/08/21
The $700 million Newell Highway upgrade program is powering strong engagement with trainees in the construction industry. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said …Learn More
26/07/21
A large-scale native fish hatchery will be able to expand its grow out facilities, increasing production and ramping up supply of live and …Learn More
26/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated three Temora-based NSW Ambulance Officers who have been recently recognised with National Service and Ambulance Long …Learn More
26/07/21
Domestic violence complainants and other vulnerable witnesses will be empowered to give their best evidence in court thanks to upgrades at Young Courthouse. …Learn More
26/07/21
Sporting pursuits in the Temora region have received a major boost after the NSW Government announced a $900,000 grant for major upgrades of …Learn More
16/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed news of a TAFE NSW Young aged care course which has seen every student over the …Learn More
16/07/21
Frontline domestic violence services in Young will be awarded $185,000 funding to ensure victim-survivors can access crucial help in their local community. Member …Learn More
16/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has commenced a series of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Information Evenings in the electorate, which are being …Learn More
16/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has welcomed $300,000 funding for Cootamundra Turf Club which will see an upgrade of the grandstand at …Learn More
15/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed a package of measures from the Australian and NSW Governments to support individuals and businesses impacted …Learn More
15/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the appointment of the lead consultant team to work with Health Infrastructure on the $70.2 million …Learn More
14/07/21
Sporting pursuits in the Grenfell region have received a major boost after the NSW Government announced a $842,339 grant for major upgrades at …Learn More
06/07/21
Work to construct a temporary bridge at Wallendbeen to speed up the opening of Burley Griffin Way for local residents and freight operators, …Learn More
05/07/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging eligible farmers and businesses to apply for a quad bike rebate after the NSW Government announced …Learn More
05/07/21
TAFE NSW will expand access to local training opportunities with the installation of contemporary digitally enabled virtual teaching and learning spaces at campuses …Learn More
28/06/21
The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a $250 prepaid VISA card designed to ease the burden of travel costs for eligible seniors in …Learn More
25/06/21
The community of Woodstock will further benefit from NSW Government funding with the Woodstock and District Progress Association successfully applying to the latest …Learn More
22/06/21
Free preschool is now a staple for NSW families with funding confirmed in the 2021/22 NSW Budget for community and mobile preschools. The …Learn More
22/06/21
A record government investment in child and adolescent mental health will ensure hundreds of children and teenagers across the Cootamundra electorate will have …Learn More
22/06/21
The 2021/22 NSW Budget has locked-in funding to progress vital Health Infrastructure projects in the broader Cowra region including the Cowra Hospital redevelopment …Learn More
22/06/21
The NSW Nationals in Government have delivered vital funding in the 2021-22 NSW Budget to support the recovery and future prosperity of regional …Learn More
18/06/21
New parents across the region will have access to increased specialised support thanks to funding to enable Tresillian and Gidget Foundation Australia to …Learn More
18/06/21
New parents in the Narrandera and Bland Shires will have access to increased specialised support thanks to funding to enable Tresillian and Gidget …Learn More
18/06/21
Cootamundra Courthouse is being given a facelift, 120 years after the foundations were laid for the historic building.
17/06/21
Work will start next week to build a temporary crossing to replace the demolished road over rail bridge at Wallendbeen, saving drivers a 40-minute detour.
17/06/21
Ungarie’s local sporting teams and events will soon see a boost with a new amenities block to be built at the showground.
16/06/21
The Burrangong Bears Rugby League Football Club have successfully secured two NSW Government Sports Grants.
10/06/21
The Gooloogong community is celebrating a double boost from the NSW Government, with two Community Building Partnership (CBP) grants. Member for Cootamundra Steph …Learn More
10/06/21
Gooloogong’s Memorial Hall will soon see a fresh coat of paint thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
08/06/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is joining local woman Madeline Bott in urging NSW residents to sign the ePetition calling for increased safety measures at level crossings around the state.
07/06/21
Cootamundra’s Jubilee Park will be undergoing upgrades supported through the NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program.
07/06/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has joined students and staff at Wyalong Public School to celebrate two new funding boosts.
03/06/21
The NSW Government will be helping to bring to life Cowra’s Open Space Legacy Project with just under $2 million awarded from the Public Spaces Legacy Program.
02/06/21
Two local libraries will soon benefit from the NSW Government’s Public Library Infrastructure Grant program.
02/06/21
The Cootamundra electorate will receive $5,670,000 for vital road safety works as round four of the $822 million Safer Roads Program begins to roll out.
31/05/21
The West Wyalong Weevils Rugby Club’s community spirit is shining with their new lighting project complete.
27/05/21
The Cootamundra community now has more choice in end of life care, with the opening of a new palliative care unit today.
26/05/21
Crown land managers and community groups that use Crown land across the Cootamundra electorate now have the chance to share in $17 million in grants from the latest round of the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF).
25/05/21
West Wyalong Ambulance Station will get a refurbishment under the NSW Government’s $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program, delivering a better work environment for paramedics.
24/05/21
The Narrandera region will be better prepared for floods and other emergencies after the delivery of a new rescue vehicle for the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA).
20/05/21
Local businesses are being encouraged to register their interest to help build upgrades improving accessibility and safety for all customers at the Junee and Cootamundra train stations.
18/05/21
The Burley Griffin Way will be reopened in the coming months with a temporary bridge to be built over the rail line at Wallendbeen.
13/05/21
Support for households impacted by the ongoing mouse plague is now available, with a $50 million assistance package announced today.
11/05/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has joined the Cootamundra Rugby Club and former Wallabies Captain Phil Kearns AM to open the new rugby clubhouse.
05/05/21
The Koorawatha community will continue to commemorate their war service for years to come, with restoration work completed to the town’s Honour Rolls.
03/05/21
Murrumburrah Showground will soon be enjoying new amenities thanks to support from the NSW Government.
03/05/21
The Stronger Country Communities Fund has returned for a fourth round, with $100 million available for regional community projects and infrastructure.
03/05/21
Students at 14 schools across the Cootamundra electorate will soon benefit from brighter and smarter learning spaces with the NSW Government announcing the first tranche of schools in the LED Lighting Upgrade Program.
30/04/21
A Gundagai man who goes above and beyond for his community has been recognised with a Seniors Local Achievement Award.
30/04/21
Three road projects in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) area will soon get underway thanks to support from the NSW Government.
28/04/21
Weddin Shire will soon see extensive improvements to New Forbes Road thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
27/04/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened upgrades to the Cowra Rugby Club.
27/04/21
Hilltops Shire will soon be fixing more local roads thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today joined …Learn More
26/04/21
The NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program is supporting upgrade work in the Junee Shire.
23/04/21
Young will play host to the Sydney Film Festival’s Travelling Film Festival, which brings Australian and international feature films, short films and documentaries from across the globe to audiences around the country.
22/04/21
The service and dedication of the Temora Lions Club has been celebrated with Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke awarding a Seniors Local Achievement Award to the Club.
21/04/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today celebrated the service of Junee’s Barbara Guthrie who has been recognised with a Seniors Local Achievement Award.
20/04/21
The NSW Government is providing a boost to social housing in Young, supporting Argyle Housing to invest $644,000 in the community.
19/04/21
The Junee community has enjoyed the reopening of the Athenium Theatre, following extensive upgrades.
19/04/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has celebrated the long service of NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers from the MIA District.
16/04/21
The Wyangala community will soon have access to more clean drinking water with the Australian and New South Wales governments today announcing a contract has been awarded to start work on a new water treatment plant to service the area.
16/04/21
Farmers and transport operators will benefit from a new heavy vehicle access initiative which will bolster end-to-end transport access from the farm gate to market in six pilot areas across the State.
15/04/21
Extensive upgrades to the Monteagle Hall have been opened by the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke.
13/04/21
Three Coolamon seniors have been recognised with 2021 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards.
13/04/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has joined representatives from the Rural Fire Service and Cowra Shire Council to turn the first sod on the new Area Western Command Facility.
12/04/21
The Marrar Football and Netball Club have landed in their new home ‘The Hanger’.
12/04/21
The NSW Government is providing $1.5 million to assist Cootamundra electorate apprentices through the annual Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship program.
12/04/21
The upgrade of the Ariah Park Skate Park is kick-flipping goals, with the improvements opened by the Member for Cootamundra.
12/04/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened upgrades to Temora’s Nixon Park amenities.
09/04/21
Live music is boot scooting back to the stage with the Ardlethan Country Music Festival and Talent Quest returning this weekend.
29/03/21
Legend of steam, locomotive 3801 is headed for the Riverina and southern NSW, offering customers the chance to go back in time, as part of its state wide regional tour.
29/03/21
The sausages are sizzling in time for Easter with a new BBQ Area opened at the Bectric Hall.
19/03/21
The NSW Government is investing $2.5 million to improve road safety on the Olympic Highway by installing flexible safety barriers between Wagga, Cowra and Albury.
16/03/21
Three bridges in the Cootamundra and Gundagai areas will be replaced under the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Country Bridges program to better connect regional communities and increase resilience to natural disasters.
12/03/21
28 schools across the Cootamundra electorate are set to receive new and improved facilities as part of the NSW Government’s $120 million Regional Renewal Program.
11/03/21
The Cootamundra electorate is welcoming three new Probationary Constables to the Cootamundra electorate from the first graduation class of 2021.
11/03/21
Golfers now have a place to rest out of the weather on the Junee Golf Course, with a new multipurpose shelter open.
11/03/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened new amenities at the Illabo Speedway.
11/03/21
A leading Australian manufacturer of agricultural equipment will expand its operations in Young, doubling production capacity and creating local jobs thanks to $282,000 from the NSW Government’s Regional Investment Attraction Fund.
10/03/21
Two bridges in Narrandera Shire will be replaced under the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Country Bridges program to better connect regional communities and increase resilience to natural disasters.
08/03/21
The Morongla Showground will soon have a bore water supply thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
08/03/21
Cowra’s Riding for the Disabled and Pony Club’s home at the Cowra Showground will be getting a boost from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus.
08/03/21
Grenfell’s new state of the art ambulance station is up and running, officially opened today by the Member for Cootamundra and NSW Ambulance.
08/03/21
Cowra’s paramedics now have state of the art facilities to work in thanks to a new ambulance station.
08/03/21
Financial independence, more opportunities for rural and regional women and entrepreneurship are among the topics promoting gender equality during NSW Women’s Week, under the theme #ChooseToChallenge.
05/03/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today joined with the Cowra Shire Council in celebrating the success of their grant-winning Festival of Place project.
05/03/21
The Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has joined NSW Ambulance and local paramedics and staff in opening the new Cootamundra Ambulance Station.
05/03/21
Wattamondara’s community hall has received a boost from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
05/03/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today announced funding for the Koorawatha Showground from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
04/03/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated Khawlah Albaf for being recognised as a finalist in the newest category at the 2021 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
03/03/21
The Coolamon Rotary Club has a new space to store fundraising equipment thanks to the NSW Government.
01/03/21
Coolamon’s Preschool will soon have even more building blocks for success with a grant from the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environment (QLE) program.
01/03/21
The Walleroobie Hall will be undergoing upgrades thanks to the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF).
01/03/21
The Marrar Gymkhana Reserve will soon be powering up with a new mains power system and solar infrastructure.
01/03/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today announced funding for a new undercover outdoor play area for the Coolamon Early Childhood Centre.
01/03/21
The NSW Government has taken another step towards improving rail freight efficiency in the state’s south west with design and planning work starting on a rail passing loop at Coolamon.
01/03/21
The Cootamundra Showground will be undergoing upgrades thanks to the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus.
01/03/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has joined members of the Goolagong family to open new tennis courts at Barellan.
25/02/21
Work has started on the Junee to Griffith line upgrade to improve efficiency for freight carriers and reduce costs for producers and consumers as part of the Fixing Country Rail program.
24/02/21
Upgrades to the Gundagai Showground have been unveiled, coinciding with the return of the Gundagai Show.
23/02/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened upgrades to Harden’s McLean Oval.
17/02/21
Real estate, robotics and social media are just some of the 20 new online Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to be made available to every Cootamundra electorate government high school student in 2022.
15/02/21
Reuse water from Junee’s state-of-the-art Sewerage Treatment Plant is creating a vibrant wetland habitat.
12/02/21
Young people in Temora will soon be able to take part in a new project connecting entrepreneurs with experienced business owners.
11/02/21
The Member for Cootamundra is calling on locals to nominate seniors who are helping their communities thrive for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards.
05/02/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today officially opened the Junee Sewerage Treatment Plant.
03/02/21
West Wyalong’s Caravan Park will be enjoying more than half a million dollars in upgrades through the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
03/02/21
The NSW Government today officially opened the new multi-million-dollar TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre (CLC) in West Wyalong, which will expand and enhance education and training opportunities in the region.
03/02/21
The NSW Government is supporting a new solar project at ‘The Peppers’ Senior Housing Units at Ariah Park.
03/02/21
The Member for Cootamundra has announced funding to improve access and undertake repairs at the Ardlethan Showground.
03/02/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced funding for the new Ariah Park Preschool.
03/02/21
The Member for Cootamundra has announced funding for the Ardlethan Preschool from the Quality Learning Environments (QLE) program.
03/02/21
Barellan’s Showground will soon be installing a new kitchen in the Carroll Pavilion, made possible through the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
02/02/21
Know a young person who is a passionate advocate for their community? Now’s the time to nominate them for the 2021 NSW Youth Advisory Council.
02/02/21
The Binya Hall will be undergoing extensive upgrades thanks to two grants from the NSW Government.
01/02/21
The Hume Highway at Snowball Creek will be a hive of activity from this week as work starts to upgrade a 2.6 kilometre section of the highway.
29/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today wished all students, staff and school communities a happy back to school, with most classes recommencing.
29/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $34,840 in funding under the 2020 Community Building Partnership program for Lambing Flat Community Broadcasting Inc. (2YYY – Young Community Radio).
29/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced two projects in Murringo to receive funding under the latest program rounds from the NSW Government.
29/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed funding of $16,500 through the NSW Government’s Road Safety Grant program to support the Georgina Josephine Foundation to continue their radio campaign building awareness of Low Speed Vehicle Run Over.
27/01/21
The Temora Senior Cricket Association has received a funding boost from the final round of the NSW ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Legacy Fund.
27/01/21
The Grenfell Showground will be replacing its electrical infrastructure thanks to $438,204 from the NSW Government.
27/01/21
The Member for Cootamundra has announced NSW Government funding to help finalise renovations at the Grenfell Picnic Race Club.
27/01/21
The Weddin Community Native Nursery will soon have new educational signs thanks to the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program.
22/01/21
Ganmain’s Showground and Pony Club have received a boost from the NSW Government, with a $32,928 grant announced today to build a shed and buy a lawn mower.
22/01/21
Media statement from the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke.
22/01/21
The Ganmain Hall is looking towards a cool future thanks to the NSW Government.
22/01/21
The Junee Tennis Club will soon be constructing new toilet facilities thanks to an investment from the NSW Government.
22/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced funding from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund for the Junee Showground.
22/01/21
The Junee Reefs Public Hall will be undergoing a spruce up made possible through the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF).
21/01/21
Students at Junee’s Goodstart Early Learning will be able to enjoy the outdoors even more this year thanks to a grant from the NSW Government.
20/01/21
Sporting facilities in the Cootamundra electorate will be able to apply for funding to create new or improved women’s change rooms and amenities thanks to a boost from the NSW Government’s $2 billion Regional Growth Fund.
20/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced a funding boost for early childhood services in Cowra.
20/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $192,535 in funding for two projects at the Cowra Showground, Racecourse and Paceway from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
19/01/21
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today announced funding from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund for the Narrandera Racecourse.
19/01/21
Parents and carers of children in Kindergarten, and Years 1,2 and 7 can enter school grounds on the first day of the new school year, as part of the updated return-to-school guidelines.
12/01/21
Member for Cootamundra is pleased to announce applications are now open for the NSW Government’s Greater Cities and Regional Sport Facility Fund to create and upgrade sport facilities.
23/12/20
More than 50,000 Murray Cod were returned to the Upper Lachlan today as part of the NSW Government’s ambitious plan to save the State’s native fish species.
22/12/20
Cowra’s newest playground is open for exploration, combining nature and adventure.
22/12/20
The multimillion dollar upgrade of Grenfell’s Main Street is underway with the Member for Cootamundra turning the first sod on the project.
21/12/20
The Woodstock Park Speedway has a bright future with upgrades opened by the Member for Cootamundra.
15/12/20
The Member for Cootamundra has officially opened the new waterside at the Temora Municipal Pool.
15/12/20
Adventure is abounding in Junee with a new Adventure Park now open for children to enjoy, in time for the school holidays.
11/12/20
West Wyalong’s sport and recreation will be transformed thanks to five new projects from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions round seven.
11/12/20
Education and training in West Wyalong is set to receive an unprecedented boost with a range of in demand courses available locally for the first time through the new multi-million dollar TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre (CLC).
10/12/20
Students and teachers at Woodstock Public School and Wyangala Dam Public School are enjoying their brand new air conditioning system.
10/12/20
Students and teachers at Barellan Central School are on the way to a brand new air conditioning system with tender awarded for the school’s Cooler Classroom Program.
10/12/20
More preschools places are being created for families in the Cootamundra electorate thanks to the NSW Government’s $7.5 million Start Strong Capital Works Grants Program, creating more than 400 new places in community preschools across NSW.
08/12/20
Young people with an interest in agriculture will soon have a helping hand in Narrandera Shire thanks to a new youth program.
07/12/20
Renovations to the Ungarie CWA Hall are nearing completion, with the Member for Cootamundra today visiting the Branch to take a look at the progress.
07/12/20
Ground has been broken on the Bribbaree Show Society’s new Poultry Shed.
03/12/20
Vehicle owners in the Cootamundra electorate will benefit from more money in their pockets as part of the of the State Government’s overhauled CTP Green Slip scheme, with new data revealing Green Slips are at a decade low.
03/12/20
The Member for Cootamundra has welcomed the announcement every local council in NSW can sign up for up to $10,000 in NSW Government funding for free events, activities or experiences to enliven local public spaces this summer.
01/12/20
More than $2.2 million of grant funding has already hit the pockets of 266 NSW businesses to help them develop global export sales, in turn supporting jobs and communities across the State.
01/12/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging everyone to celebrate the contributions of people living with a disability to their communities, ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
01/12/20
Prepare your bushfire survival plan, don’t drive through floodwater, swim between the flags, and make sure your home is fire safe this summer – these are some of the safety tips NSW emergency service agencies have shared ahead of the 2020 summer season.
30/11/20
Safety for students at Murrumburrah Public School will be boosted by a new school crossing supervisor, one of 98 rolling out across the state in the coming months under the NSW Government’s $18.5 million commitment to improve student safety.
30/11/20
The Member for Cootamundra has today announced funding for the Murrumburrah-Harden Flexible Care Services Inc from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership fund.
30/11/20
Harden-Murrumburrah will receive a welcome boost to tourism with the Harden Kite Festival sharing in the NSW Government’s $1 million 2020 Regional Event Fund.
30/11/20
Upgrades to Junee’s Skate Park are officially open, with local riders and skaters now able to ramp up their skills.
30/11/20
The Member for Cootamundra has joined Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack in opening the upgrades to Ariah Park’s Coolamon Street.
27/11/20
Young, Junee and Temora are welcoming new on-call firefighters to their communities from the latest recruits graduating from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills.
27/11/20
Jennifer Duddle from Young has been recognised on the 2020 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
27/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today announced funding for Young Showground from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus.
26/11/20
Bland Shire will soon benefit from five new projects that will deliver local infrastructure improvements and help the community thrive, thanks to the NSW Government’s $50 million Resources for Regions round seven.
26/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today announced upgrades for the Illabo Showground, made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus.
24/11/20
Bushfire affected businesses and communities are being encouraged to apply for a share of the $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund which has now been extended to give peace of mind to those needing assistance.
24/11/20
The Sustainable Schools Grants program for 2021 will soon be open, supporting students to develop innovative sustainability projects in their schools.
20/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging the community to mark International Ag Day, thanking the industry and everyone who contributes to it.
18/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the announcement NSW residents will be given $100 worth of digital vouchers that can be used at eateries and on arts and tourism attractions across NSW.
18/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed major payroll tax relief in the 2020-21 NSW Budget which will enable businesses to hire more staff, keep their doors open and focus on recovery in the post-pandemic world.
18/11/20
The NSW Nationals in Government’s unprecedented investment in the 2020/21 Budget will see a boost for the Cootamundra electorate with safer roads, more efficient freight networks, better connections and local jobs.
17/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has welcomed the 2020/21 NSW Budget which has regional NSW at the forefront.
17/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed a range of measures in the 2020/21 NSW Budget for education and schools. Ms Cooke said …Learn More
17/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed a $500,000 funding commitment for the Cowra Hospital Redevelopment from the 2020/21 NSW Budget.
16/11/20
Residents and businesses in the Cootamundra electorate will be better prepared for flood risks thanks to $635,000 in funding for Hilltops, Narrandera Shire and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s as part of the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program.
13/11/20
Communities in the Cootamundra electorate will benefit from a $300 million increase to the Regional Growth Fund as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget.
13/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has brought together representatives from all nine Councils in the Cootamundra electorate to discuss issues and connect them with the senior members of the NSW Government.
13/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today encouraged eligible landholders to apply for funding through the Supporting our Neighbours program to help replace bushfire-damaged boundary fencing adjoining public lands.
12/11/20
Venues across the Cootamundra electorate are being urged to have a system for digital registration such as a QR code that records patrons’ names and contact details in place by 23 November, or risk facing penalties.
10/11/20
For the first time in NSW, students will receive free tutoring in 2021 thanks to a landmark $337 million program as part of the NSW 2020-2021 Budget.
10/11/20
Groups across the Cootamundra electorate have the opportunity to share in $125,000 to conserve the region’s tributes to servicemen and servicewomen with round two of the Community War Memorials Fund opening on Remembrance Day.
10/11/20
Upgrades to the home of the Young Cherrypickers have been officially opened by the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke.
09/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $5,000 funding for Gunyah Craft Shop in Grenfell under the NSW Government’s Arts Rescue and Restart Funding program.
09/11/20
Working families and young children in the Cootamundra Electorate will benefit from a year of free preschool with the NSW Government announcing funding for community preschools in 2021.
09/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has presented Cowra local Mrs Kaye Chapman and Koorawatha local Mrs Elaine D’Elboux with a certificate and flowers in recognition of them as 2020 Hidden Treasures.
09/11/20
NAIDOC Week 2020 was postponed in July due to COVID-19 and is now being celebrated this week with the theme Always Was, Always Will Be.
09/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $15,200 for the Quandialla Showground Land Manager under the latest round of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program.
06/11/20
Ahead of the NSW Budget, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is calling for the next phase of funding to be delivered for the redevelopment of Cowra Hospital.
06/11/20
Twenty Macquarie Perch rescued after the last bushfire season have been returned to the wild at Adjungbilly Creek, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced.
06/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke urges the community to stop and remember the sacrifice of our Australian service men and women.
06/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced $120,871 funding for West Wyalong Showground under the latest round of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program.
05/11/20
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The backbone of New South Wales’ freight network, the Newell Highway, is set to get 10 new overtaking lanes with $60 million in additional Australian Government funding announced as part of the recent Federal Budget.
05/11/20
The NSW Government will reopen the border to Victoria at 12.01am on Monday 23 November.
05/11/20
Country shows are set to return in early 2021 with the NSW Nationals in Government announcing COVIDSafe guidelines that will allow locals and visitors to once again be in attendance.
03/11/20
Construction of the new Cootamundra Ambulance Station, delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $122 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program, has been completed ahead of schedule.
03/11/20
The Cootamundra electorate is set to benefit from the Australian and New South Wales Governments’ commitment to improving local roads and create thousands of local jobs in the regions, with Round 2 of the accelerated Fixing Local Roads program opening today.
02/11/20
Students and their parents in the Cootamundra electorate are being encouraged to embrace mathematics with a new campaign aiming to shift attitudes towards the subject.
02/11/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced over $68,000 in NSW Government grants to improve public transport accessibility at seven bus shelters across three local government areas in the Cootamundra electorate.
30/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced Bland Preschool will benefit from the early payment of a $13,292.73 grant under the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environments (QLE) program.
30/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has welcomed the official opening of a $433,000 upgrade to the West Wyalong Health Facility to include the new Community Health hub.
29/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has presented Wyalong local Mrs Janice Cattle with a certificate and flowers in recognition of her as one of our 2020 Hidden Treasures.
28/10/20
Temora Showground has received a further $120,970 under Round Two of the NSW Government Showground Stimulus Package.
28/10/20
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) South West Slopes Zone will be better prepared for the fire season after the official opening of three new stations, an investment of more than $500,000.
28/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP welcomes an extension of the NSW Government Drought Entitlement Maintenance Program to 2023 to keep teachers in rural schools.
28/10/20
The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is updated annually to pay tribute to rural women who play important volunteer roles in their local communities.
27/10/20
Young Preschool Kindergarten will benefit from early payments of the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environments program.
26/10/20
Businesses in the Cootamundra Electorate are now able to apply for funding under the NSW Nationals’ $100 million Regional Jobs Creation Fund, which will create jobs and stimulate local economies.
26/10/20
Three ceremonies over the weekend marked a special occasion for 35 RFS Brigade Members who received long service medals and/or clasps.
22/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the creation of a dedicated squad to weed out companion animal puppy factories and rogue operators.
22/10/20
Seniors in the Cootamundra electorate are being encouraged to enhance their digital skills by enrolling in technology training programs during Get Online Week.
20/10/20
Domestic violence victim-survivors and their animals across the Cootamundra electorate will have greater protections under proposed Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) reforms.
19/10/20
The Temora Aviation Museum opened its doors over the weekend for a two day showcase, giving aviation buffs the chance to see some of Australia’s military aviation on display.
16/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has wished all students the best of luck ahead of their HSC exams.
15/10/20
Victims of intimate image abuse will have the same court protections as other sexual assault complainants while judicial officers will have greater powers to order images and recordings be destroyed, under legislation introduced in NSW Parliament this week.
15/10/20
Groups of up to 100 people will be able to gather for Remembrance Day services across the Cootamundra electorate after the approval of a one-off exemption from COVID-19 restrictions.
13/10/20
National Carers Week 2020 gives the community a special opportunity to celebrate those who sacrifice so much to look after loved ones who need intensive help.
13/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed two new probationary constables who will commence duties in Cowra and Narrandera after being sworn in at a private attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week.
12/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened upgrades to Coolac Oval at the Coolac Cricket Club’s first game of the season.
08/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today encouraged the region’s fishing enthusiasts to get their applications in for the NSW Government’s Habitat Action Grants program, after the deadline was extended until 16th October.
08/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated the Junee Golf Club and the Kapooka Golf Club for signing a memorandum of understanding and a Reciprocal Rights Document.
02/10/20
Manufacturers of critical PPE from the Cootamundra electorate can now apply for grants from a $5 million fund to support local jobs and protect NSW communities against COVID-19.
01/10/20
NSW Small Business Month 2020 will kick off on October 1 with a suite of activities aimed to inspire, upskill and bring together local small businesses.
01/10/20
A trial to provide public schools across the Cootamundra electorate with more casual teachers will begin in Term 1, 2021.
01/10/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened upgrades to the Gloucester Park playground.
29/09/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging the community to pause and reflect on Police Remembrance Day.
28/09/20
The successful AgSkilled program has been expanded to include training across a wider range of agricultural sectors and extended until 2023, in a massive boost to the industry’s workforce.
28/09/20
The Member for Cootamundra is urging the community to come together to help harvest the electorate’s agricultural crops.
28/09/20
The NSW Government is calling on the community to provide its feedback on a draft Regional Water Strategy for the Lachlan region.
21/09/20
Community organisations in the Cootamundra electorate impacted by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for funding, thanks to the next round of the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program opening today.
18/09/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging local women to put their hand up to run for election at the September 2021 council elections.
18/09/20
In an historic first, Cootamundra electorate residents are now able to petition the NSW Parliament online, following the introduction of ePetitions.
17/09/20
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is calling for all residents to join their local volunteers for Get Ready Weekend to prepare for the bush fire season.
16/09/20
Finding safe, loving and permanent homes for vulnerable kids is the focus of Foster Care Week, with the NSW Government reinforcing its commitment …Learn More
16/09/20
RSLs and schools in the Cootamundra electorate are amongst a range of community organisations eligible to apply for NSW Government funding to deliver projects that improve veteran wellbeing and celebrate their important contributions to society.
16/09/20
The NSW Government has announced a new program aimed at boosting the aspirations and leadership capabilities of young people in rural and regional schools.
14/09/20
Work is underway on Harden’s new tennis courts with the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke turning the first sod on the project.
11/09/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has brought agriculture industry leaders from across the Cootamundra electorate to meet with the State’s new Agriculture Commissioner Daryl Quinlivan.
11/09/20
The campaign for a new Police Station for Young continues with the Member for Cootamundra accompanying the Minister for Police and Emergency Services on a tour of the facility this week.
11/09/20
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is better prepared for the upcoming fire season after the official opening the new South West Slopes Fire Control Centre (FCC) located at Harden.
11/09/20
The Riverina is better prepared for fire events after the official handover of a new fire truck to the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members at Ganmain.
09/09/20
Year 12 students in the Cootamundra electorate will be able to celebrate finishing school the traditional way with COVID-19 safe graduation ceremonies and formals being allowed to take place during Term 4.
08/09/20
Sports and councils in the Cootamundra electorate are encouraged to apply for a grant towards potentially life-saving equipment in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
08/09/20
Young people from the Cootamundra electorate are encouraged to apply to be a part of next year’s Regional Youth Taskforce, a Ministerial advocacy group which will have a direct line to government to raise local issues faced by friends and classmates.
01/09/20
The NSW Government has implemented the first phase of the Student Support Officer program, providing enhanced wellbeing and mental health support for students in the Cootamundra electorate.
01/09/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging local veterans to take part in digital focus groups to inform the NSW Government’s first whole-of-government strategy for veterans and their families in the state.
01/09/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today awarded two NSW Sports Grants to the Ardelthan, Ariah Park-Mirool Football & Netball Club, the Northern Jets.
01/09/20
Local sports clubs and associations are set to receive a funding boost to assist with ongoing participation in sport and active recreation in the Cootamundra electorate, with applications now open for the Local Sport Grant Program.
01/09/20
Junee’s state of the art Laurie Daley Oval building and spectator stand are officially open.
31/08/20
Junee’s Dog Agility Park has been officially opened by the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke.
31/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging the community to support Legacy Week, the annual appeal to care for the families of veterans who have served for our country.
31/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today called for the removal of restrictions on agricultural workers crossing the NSW/Victoria border.
27/08/20
The Member for Cootamundra has begun a campaign to create a hub for new parents and expectant mothers as part of the redeveloped Cowra Hospital.
26/08/20
People in the Cootamundra electorate are being reminded that there are a number of free, confidential and easy to access mental health supports available in person, on the phone and online around the clock.
26/08/20
Farmers seeking workers and contractors for harvest now have access to the dedicated online resource, ‘Help Harvest NSW’, which will help them contact and arrange workers ahead of what is expected to be the best harvest in many years.
26/08/20
Regional communities across the State are set to benefit from the first round of the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Country Bridges program.
21/08/20
The Member for Cootamundra has inspected the work underway at the West Wyalong Rodeo Association and Rugby Club.
21/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey to announce funding for the Morongla Showground from the …Learn More
21/08/20
The Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey have opened upgrades at the Cowra Showground.
21/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey to announce funding for the Koorawatha Showground from the NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.
18/08/20
The community has paused to remember the Australian lives lost in the Vietnam War 54 years ago.
18/08/20
The memory of Naradhan’s service personnel will be preserved for generations to come thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund.
18/08/20
Work to fix local roads across Bland Shire will soon be underway thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments.
17/08/20
The Member for Cootamundra has called on the community to nominate inspiring local women for the 2021 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
17/08/20
The NSW Nationals have ramped up their commitment to COVID safety by announcing a $5 million grants scheme for the domestic manufacturing of PPE supplies and the creation of jobs.
17/08/20
The refurbishment of the Koorawatha Police Station and residence is nearing completion, with a new officer starting work from today.
17/08/20
The Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging everyone to pause and reflect on Australia’s efforts in the Second World War as we mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP DAY).
14/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced $313,216 for the Junee Showground from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus.
12/08/20
The Barellan Showground will soon be the home of new amenity and toilet buildings thanks to $244,992 from the NSW Government.
12/08/20
Three road projects aimed at delivering safer and smoother journeys across the Cootamundra electorate have received a boost as part of the NSW Government’s statewide stimulus package.
12/08/20
The Ardlethan Showground’s poultry shed will soon be ruling the roost thanks to thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus package.
12/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced work is complete on the reticulated sewerage scheme for Ardlethan, providing a reliable sewerage system for the township.
12/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has opened the upgrades at Grenfell’s Henry Lawson Oval.
12/08/20
Motorists in the Central West can now enjoy a smoother drive, with road surfacing improvements complete on a section of the Mid Western Highway near Grenfell.
11/08/20
Work to fix local roads will soon be underway across the Weddin Shire thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments.
03/08/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today welcomed the appointment of Daryl Quinlivan to the role of NSW Agriculture Commissioner, labelling him a strong ally for farmers in the Cootamundra electorate.
30/07/20
The Member for Cootamundra has held drop in sessions in the villages and small communities outside of Cowra to ensure their voices are heard in the Cowra Hospital redevelopment.
28/07/20
The Cootamundra electorate’s first home buyers and the construction industry are big winners under a targeted boost by the NSW Nationals in government to eliminate stamp duty on newly-built homes below $800,000 and slash thousands of dollars for properties up to $1 million.
27/07/20
The Member for Cootamundra today joined representatives from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Health Infrastructure, Hilltops Council, LHAC and members of the Harden-Murrumburrah community to tour the new Murrumburrah-Harden Health Service facility.
24/07/20
Preliminary investigative and planning work to raise the Wyangala Dam Wall are underway, with WaterNSW progressing an environmental impact study, early scoping, community engagement, concept design and the final business case.
24/07/20
Motorists will soon benefit from improved safety on the Olympic Highway with work starting next week to upgrade a 1.6-kilometre section north of Young.
24/07/20
Veterans and their families in the Cootamundra electorate are being encouraged to share their stories of service as part of a month long campaign launched by the NSW Government in lead up to the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
23/07/20
Work to fix local roads across the Hilltops Shire will soon be underway thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments.
17/07/20
Work to fix local roads will soon be underway across the Junee Shire thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments.
17/07/20
The Australian and NSW Governments are investing more than four million dollars in to the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area to fix local roads.
16/07/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is inviting community members to share their views on the future health needs of Cowra.
15/07/20
The Trungley, Coolamon and Woodstock War Memorials have received funding from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund to help preserve them for future generations.
15/07/20
Work to fix local roads will soon be underway across the Coolamon Shire thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments.
15/07/20
Coolamon Showground will be undergoing improvements thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus package.
15/07/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced funding for the Ganmain Swimming Club from the NSW Government’s Sports Grants program.
15/07/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced funding for the Ganmain Showground from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus package.
15/07/20
Work to fix local roads will soon be underway across the Temora Shire thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments.
14/07/20
Domestic violence victim-survivors, Aboriginal Australians and people who’ve lost their jobs and homes as a result of COVID-19 will be among those to benefit from a Commonwealth funding boost of more than $15.6 million for NSW’s legal assistance sector.
13/07/20
The Cowra Christmas Street Festival has been given a boost from the NSW Government’s $1 million 2020 Regional Event Fund.
09/07/20
Gundagai’s police and local students have come together to raise awareness of domestic violence.
08/07/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today awarded $102,916 to the Temora Showground Land Manager from the NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.
08/07/20
Gundagai’s Showground will be building new stables and improving camping space thanks to $282,665 from the NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.
06/07/20
Bus routes across the Cowra Shire today received a $1,703,750 boost from the Australian and NSW Governments in a joint funding effort to fix local roads.
06/07/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced that Cowra will benefit from $10,000 in funding as part of the NSW Government’s initiatives specifically targeted to the small to medium sized arts and cultural sector impacted by COVID-19.
03/07/20
The Australian and NSW Governments will join forces to turbocharge a program which will improve local roads in communities across the Cootamundra electorate and create regional jobs.
30/06/20
The Riverina region’s most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students and training organisations have been recognised at the 2020 NSW Training Awards.
29/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced $321,638 in further improvement work for five local showgrounds as part of a NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.
26/06/20
The first sod has been turned at the multi-million dollar upgrade of the Grenfell Sewerage Treatment Plant.
26/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has inspected the almost finished Rural Fire Service (RFS) Fire Control Centre in Harden.
26/06/20
Over $2 million has been allocated to the Bland Shire in the Cootamundra Electorate
25/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Ms Steph Cooke MP today announced new air quality monitoring equipment installed at West Wyalong airport will help improve understanding of air quality, particularly in relation to dust storms and smoke hazes in the West Wyalong area.
25/06/20
More families will have access to preschool thanks to a new round of funding creating additional places in preschools for children on waitlists.
25/06/20
A new trial bus service rolling out this week will provide better connectivity and more travel choices for residents of Wyangala.
25/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has today visited Weethalle Showground to celebrate $144,108 in recent funding.
19/06/20
The Member for Cootamundra has thrown her support behind a Bill to make water asset ownership more transparent.
19/06/20
The NSW Government is embarking on major consultation to help understand the issues facing veterans and their families today with the opening of an online survey.
15/06/20
Local musicians and live music venues can get involved in a new state-wide music event that will bring 1,000 COVID-safe gigs to regional NSW and Sydney this November.
15/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP has urged people to recognise female volunteers in their local communities, with nominations still open for the 2020 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
15/06/20
Residents in the Cootamundra Electorate are being encouraged to show their support for some of the most vulnerable people on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
12/06/20
Greyhound owners across the state will have their registration fees waived for another 12 months, following a decision by the NSW Government.
12/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced funding for the Cootamundra Swimming & Lifesaving Club from the NSW Government’s Sports Grants program.
11/06/20
The Temora Library will be getting an $189,014 upgrade thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Public Library Infrastructure Grant program.
11/06/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced $18,491 for the Australian Red Cross Society from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
09/06/20
Two Cowra Clubs are sharing in $17,330 from the NSW Government’s Sports Grants program.
09/06/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced a $25,000 grant for the Gooloogong Country Club from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
05/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the next stage of the Cowra Hospital redevelopment.
02/06/20
Gymnasiums, yoga, indoor pools and dance studios can reopen within a fortnight and kids’ community sport can resume across NSW from 1 July, as more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
01/06/20
Residents and visitors will soon experience safer journeys through the village of Jugiong with a reduction in speed limits.
01/06/20
The Australian Air League Leeton Narrandera Squadron and Narrandera School Boys Rugby League Club receive ,much needed funds
01/06/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke presented the Unit with a $2,500 cheque to buy a defibrillator, as part of a $77,500 investment across the state.
29/05/20
The Grenfell Amateur Swimming Club will be diving into the fast lane thanks to funds from the NSW Government’s Sports Grants.
29/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced a $15,976 grant for the Battle on the Bidgee Inc and Gundagai Rodeo Club from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
29/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced twenty local showgrounds across the Cootamundra electorate will benefit from $1,779,153 in funding as part of the NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.
27/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced $34,500 in grants for projects in Young from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
27/05/20
Three community sports clubs in Junee are sharing in $16,297 from the NSW Government’s Sports Grants program.
26/05/20
The NSW Government will provide new drought emergency funding of $94,500 to support water supply projects in communities in the Central Tablelands.
25/05/20
Schools across the Cootamundra electorate are welcoming back their students as classes return to normal at NSW public schools.
25/05/20
After months of planning and construction the Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has officially opened the upgrades to Nixon Park in Temora.
25/05/20
I am deeply disappointed at the announcement from Wesfarmers that it will close up to 75 Target stores, including 50 Target Country stores around the country.
25/05/20
The NSW Nationals in Government are one step closer to delivering the state’s first major dam projects in three decades after signing on partner company WaterSecure to oversee the projects.
22/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced $32,905 for projects in the Weddin Shire from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
21/05/20
The forestry and timber industry in NSW will benefit from the rejuvenation of burnt-out forests thanks to $46 million to the Forestry Corporation NSW from the NSW State Government.
21/05/20
The Grenfell Go Kart Club is on track for a sunny future thanks to a grant from the NSW Government.
19/05/20
The Young & District Netball Association has scored a $4,500 boost from the NSW Government’s Sports Grants.
19/05/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced applications are now open for the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships and encouraged all hard working apprentices to apply.
18/05/20
The Marrar Langtry Oval upgrades have received an additional boost from the NSW Government to prevent vandalism.
18/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced funding for projects in the Coolamon Shire from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
14/05/20
Families in the Cootamundra electorate are taking up the NSW Government’s $100 Creative Kids vouchers and staying connected to creative learning activities during social distancing restrictions.
12/05/20
New parents in the Cootamundra electorate have welcomed increased access to support services thanks to the NSW Government.
11/05/20
Safety improvements on the Olympic Highway at The Gap will continue with an additional boost as part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package.
11/05/20
Regional communities across NSW will benefit from inceased water security thanks to $245 million from the NSW Nationals in Government to fast track critical water infrastructure projects in NSW.
11/05/20
Communities across the Cootamundra electorate are being encouraged to come up with ideas to transform local streets into shared public spaces as part of a new program from the NSW Government to increase places for people to safely walk, cycle or exercise.
11/05/20
Local farmers and communities in the Cootamundra electorate will continue to receive vital drought assistance with the NSW Government providing a $310 million boost to the Emergency Drought Relief Package.
11/05/20
The continuing upgrade of Goldfields Way is about to take another step forward with work starting next week near Old Junee.
08/05/20
Cowra and Young are two of 63 regional areas to benefit from a $9 million investment in fast tracking the delivery of courthouse and corrections facility upgrades across regional NSW.
08/05/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined Regional Development Australia Central West CEO Sam Harma for a cuppa and a conversation on their Business Leaders Breakfast series.
07/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra has congratulated the South West Slopes Zone Senior Management Team in Harden today on receiving a NSW RFS Internal Bravery and Service Award.
07/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced funding for projects in Harden-Murrumburrah from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
07/05/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced $27,540 in grants for projects in Temora Shire from the NSW Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership Program.
04/05/20
Communities across the Cootamundra Electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding grants of up to $10,000 to restore and protect war memorials.
01/05/20
Hundreds of businesses from regional areas including Junee and Barellan have answered the NSW Government’s call to fill gaps in the medical supply chain and help stabilise stocks of urgently needed equipment for the fight against COVID-19 and other vital goods.
28/04/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced the start of construction of the multi-million dollar TAFE NSW West Wyalong Connected Learning Centre (CLC), with the facility expected to be operational mid next year.
27/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has thanked the entire community for marking Anzac Day at home.
21/04/20
Businesses doing it tough due to COVID-19 are encouraged to register for the NSW Government’s small business advisory program.
20/04/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the NSW Nationals in Government’s $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package to support forestry, horticulture and agriculture industries impacted by the recent bushfires.
17/04/20
The NSW Government has today made a series of regulatory changes to ensure council resources continue to be focused on frontline COVID-19 response efforts and allow councils to provide financial relief to businesses and residents.
16/04/20
Drivers are reminded to look out for young children in driveways as the Georgina Josephine Foundation launches the first annual National Low Speed Vehicle Run Over Prevention Awareness Day today.
16/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has welcomed an increase in police across the electorate, with new Probationary Constables joining the region’s ranks.
15/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has joined the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, the Member for Wagga Wagga and Riverina Police in thanking the community for adhering to social distancing measures.
14/04/20
The NSW Government has committed $209 million to support landholders to rebuild essential boundary fences destroyed by recent bushfires in the region.
08/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has joined Riverina Police District, the Murrumbidgee Local Health District and the Member for Wagga Wagga in urging people not to travel this weekend.
08/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has welcomed the announcement of 21 fee-free TAFE NSW short courses now available online to assist anyone across the State to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
07/04/20
Seniors at risk of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic will be the focus of $600,000 in funding to keep our older community connected.
03/04/20
Junee Licorice and Chocolate has answered the NSW Government’s call and begun producing hand sanitiser to help meet demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
02/04/20
I want to express my sincere thanks to all health workers not only in my electorate, but across the State.
01/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has joined the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, the Riverina Police and the Member for Wagga Wagga to provide an update on the local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/04/20
The Member for Cootamundra has welcomed the appointment of the key engineering and environmental advisors for raising the Wyangala Dam wall.
27/03/20
The Member for Cootamundra has joined representatives from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Riverina Police and the Member for Wagga Wagga to update the media on the COVID-19 pandemic.
25/03/20
Kurrajong Waratah’s recycling facility in West Wyalong will be undergoing upgrades thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
20/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated three first-year apprentices in Bland Shire on receiving the Bert Evans Scholarship.
20/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $777,945 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to upgrade family recreation facilities in the Temora Shire.
20/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $766,618 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund for projects in the Weddin Shire.
20/03/20
The Member for Cootamundra today announced $990,360 for the upgrade of Morangarell Road in the Temora Shire through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads program.
20/03/20
Henry Lawson High School students are looking to the future, developing solutions for every day sustainability problems in the community.
18/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $808,992 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to upgrade parks, community hall facilities and give young people new skills and the opportunity to develop their own projects in the Cowra region.
16/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited the Harden Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch to make a surprise announcement of $50,000 from the NSW Government’s Clubgrants Fund.
13/03/20
Drought and bushfires have not stopped country shows from going ahead in the Cootamundra Electorate with the NSW Government committing cash sponsorships for seven shows in the region that bring communities together and give business a boost.
13/03/20
The Member for Cootamundra performed the coin toss at the Baggy Blues T20 match in Cootamundra.
11/03/20
The Member for Cootamundra has opened new and upgraded recreation facilities in Temora and Ariah Park, made possible thanks to NSW Government funding.
10/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $1,701,742 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund for projects across the Hilltops region.
09/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $1,548,054 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to develop sporting facilities, give young people new skills and upgrade halls in the Cootamundra and Gundagai region.
09/03/20
The Member for Cootamundra has recognised the efforts of Kaye Chapman.
06/03/20
Small businesses in the Cootamundra Electorate will be able to operate from portable offices without council approval, under the latest bushfire recovery initiative from the NSW Government.
03/03/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $774,544 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 3, to roll out new community and youth programs, upgrade local halls and develop sporting facilities across the Junee Shire.
28/02/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $756,626 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to develop sporting facilities, give young people new skills and upgrade halls across the Narrandera Shire.
28/02/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced $768,762 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to roll out new community and youth programs, restore heritage signage, upgrade local halls and develop sporting facilities across the Coolamon Shire.
28/02/20
Events across the Cootamundra Electorate can now apply for $1 million worth of grants to deliver events that attract visitors and provide an …Learn More
25/02/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the Minister for Local Government’s decision to formally refer the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council to the Local Government Boundaries Commission for assessment.
21/02/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced a $2,000 grant has been awarded to the Grenfell Shire Council as part of the Community War Memorials Fund.
21/02/20
The Member for Cootamundra today met the newest addition to Grenfell Hospital’s nursing staff; Registered Nurse Tran-Nhi Huynh.
20/02/20
More children across the Cootamundra Electorate will have access to a quality early childhood education, with the NSW Government today announcing a $10,000 investment in attendance-encouraging initiatives.
20/02/20
Two schools in the Cootamundra Electorate will soon be starting innovative projects focused on sustainability thanks to a new grants program from the …Learn More
20/02/20
More children across the Cootamundra Electorate will have access to a quality early childhood education, with the NSW Government today announcing a $10,000 investment in attendance-encouraging initiatives.
20/02/20
The NSW Government today announced it is taking steps to address the key worker accommodation shortage in West Wyalong, acquiring three new homes for teachers.
19/02/20
NAIDOC community grants opened this week to support events that celebrate Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
18/02/20
Construction has officially commenced on the new Cootamundra Ambulance Station with a sod turning ceremony.
18/02/20
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced a $170,000 grant from the NSW Government to refurbish the Cootamundra Hospital Palliative Care Unit, helping to make patients, families and carers more comfortable.
17/02/20
The Young ‘Yabbies’ have a revamped home with new change rooms, seating and netting to be unveiled today at Cranfield Oval.
14/02/20
Return and Earn has now soared past 3 billion containers returned state-wide just a month after the second anniversary of the recycling initiative.
14/02/20
Eurongilly’s war memorial will undergo restoration work thanks to a grant from the NSW Government.
14/02/20
More than $3.1 million will soon be making roads safer around the Cootamundra Electorate thanks to funding from the NSW Government.
05/02/20
Mr Speaker, I’d like to join my colleagues from both sides of the house in expressing my condolences to the families and friends of the 25 victims of the bushfires which continue to burn around the State, and thank the Premier for moving this Condolence Motion.
