LOCAL NEWS
Cootamundra electorate receives grants for NAIDOC celebrations
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced a $6,500 in grants to help deliver local community events in Cowra and Cootamundra-Gundagai to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2019. “NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the tremendous...
Your family could be saving $2000 with these Government Schemes
An average family can save up to $2000 now that new cost of living measures have been introduced, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced. The NSW Government is providing more than 70 savings and rebates which could make a major difference for an average...
Support of families doubled with two Active Kids Vouchers
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced that kids can keep active while parents keep the cash now that each school-enrolled child can access two $100 Active Kids vouchers from July 1. Ms Cooke said one of the most popular programs for kids and parents has...
19 new officers for Cootamundra electorate’s Districts
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced an increase in new police numbers in the Cootamundra electorate thanks to the first allocation of a $583 million NSW Government investment. A total of 19 new officers will boost police numbers in the Riverina, Hume,...
Youth given direct line to Government in state first for policy
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today encouraged young people across the Cootamundra electorate to get in their applications to join NSW’s first ever Regional Youth Taskforce which will give youth a chance to have their say on local issues. Ms Cooke said the...
Staffing and refurbishment boost police presence in Narrandera and Barellan
The NSW Police presence in Narrandera Shire has received a big boost thanks to an increase to full strength and a revitalised police station, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced today. A total of 12 officers are now serving Narrandera, including an officer at...
Taskforce to look at ways to reduce wait times for bereaved families
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the formation of a high-level taskforce to review the coronial process in NSW. Ms Cooke has been working hard to seek improvements to the way post-mortem examinations are carried out following heartbreaking delays for...
More than $9.3 million available in Stronger Country Communities Round 3
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced more than $9.3 million is available in Round Three of the Stronger Country Communities Fund in the Cootamundra electorate. The NSW Government has allocated an additional $100 million for infrastructure and programs that...
Work begins on new Murrumburrah Harden Health Service, marking new era in healthcare
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke dug the first sod at the site of the new Murrumburrah-Harden Health Service today, marking a major milestone for the community. The new Health Service is part of a $300 million NSW Government program and will deliver a range of...
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