Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

My mate Tubby Allen is a hardworking farmer from Burcher in western NSW. A better bloke you’ll struggle to find. I’ve known him for years, but don’t ask for his real name. “Tubby” is all anyone has ever needed.   When Tubby reaches out, it’s because there’s a real problem. This time, it’s water.   Burcher is on Level 6 restrictions. But in Burcher, it’s worse again. The village water supply is raw, non‑potable water and must not be used for drinking, cooking or showering. In