Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Friday, 30 October 2026 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has encouraged residents across the electorate to come together on Remembrance Day to pause, reflect, and pay tribute to the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, Australia. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging locals to pay their respects to those who have served this Remembrance Day. Observed annually on 11 November, Remembrance Day marks the moment the guns fell silent on the Wester

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Community organisations, councils and not-for-profit groups across the Cootamundra electorate are being encouraged to apply for the Connect in Real Life (IRL) Phase 2 – 2026/27 grants program. Local community groups, organisations and councils are being encouraged to apply for the Connect in Real Life Phase 2 grants program. The program aims to help young people build stronger social connections and develop life skills while actively participating

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke attended and spoke at the 95th Country Women’s Association (CWA) South West Group Conference and AGM, celebrating the outstanding contribution of CWA members across the region. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke speaking at the CWA South West Group Conference in Young on Saturday. The conference brought together members from branches across the South West Group to reflect on achievements, talk about important issue

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging residents and visitors to support the many community markets across the electorate over the coming weeks. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging locals to make the most of their community markets in the lead up to Christmas. From fresh regional produce and handmade goods to arts, crafts and community fundraising, local markets play an important role right across the Cootamundra electorat

Monday, 26 October 2026 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging communities across the electorate to celebrate Children’s Week 2026 and recognise the important contribution children make to families, schools and communities. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is joining with the Cootamundra electorate this week in celebration of Children's Week 2026. Ms Cooke said Children’s Week offers an opportunity to acknowledge every child's wellbeing and potential, while p

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke paid tribute to teachers across the electorate ahead of World Teachers’ Day on Friday, 30 October 2026, recognising the huge impact they play on the lives of students, families and communities. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging the local community to pay tribute to teachers this Friday for World Teachers' Day. Ms Cooke said World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the patience and passion t

Steph Cooke MP with Jason Anderson, Clive Foster, Graeme Fairman and Don Turner at the West Wyalong Clay Target Club. An Upper House inquiry will examine the Minns Labor Government’s rushed firearm laws, giving firearms owners and related businesses a powerful platform to speak about the impact of this legislation. The Firearms Legislation Amendment (Reforms Repeal) Bill 2026 was referred to the NSW Parliament’s Committee on Justice and Communities for inquiry on Tuesday.

Steph Cooke MP at the Boorowa Water Treatment Plant. In this National Water Week, Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke is urging NSW residents to consider their community’s water future and join the conversation about the infrastructure needed to secure it. National Water Week was established to remind communities to use water wisely and never take access to safe, secure, and reliable water for granted. This year’s National Water Week comes at a critical time, with communiti

Steph Cooke MP at the 9th Cootamundra Mayoral Summit. A week after calling for transparency over its proposed council funding overhaul, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the NSW Local Government Grants Commission’s announcement that it will not proceed with the changes. The Commission proposed sweeping changes to how it allocates Financial Assistance Grants to local councils, which would have reduced general-purpose funding for most councils in the Cootamundra

Monday, 19 October 2026 The Cootamundra Show was held last weekend with great support from the community, lots of impressive entries, and a packed line-up of entertainment. Cootamundra Show President Darren Absolon, Young Woman Competition Winner Stephanie Davies and Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke. This year’s show included livestock, pavilion exhibits, equestrian events, trade displays, entertainment, and family activities, welcoming visitors from all over the region

Friday, 16 October 2026 The Hume Police District Awards Day celebrated the dedication, professionalism, and courage of local police officers, highlighting several who provided outstanding service to the community. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated the many officers from Young and Grenfell who received recognition at the Hume Police District Awards Day. Some of the officers received the NSW Police Medal for 10 years of service: Sergeant Shaun Helt (Young