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NEW ERA BEGINS FOR COOTAMUNDRA’S HISTORICAL FIRE STATION
Friday, 13 June 2025 A 2.7-million-dollar upgrade of Cootamundra’s heritage-listed fire station is officially complete. This monumental...

Steph Cooke MP
6 days ago


PETITIONÂ DEBATE HIGHTLIGHTS DISPARITIES BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADVICE AND REALITY
A petition brought forward by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has highlighted serious concerns about the NSW Government's reliance on departmental advice over consultation with frontline staff in regional healthcare. The debate, supported by multiple MPs, underscores the need for stronger community engagement in health decision-making.

Steph Cooke MP
Jun 6


‘HOW MANY MORE?’: COOKE DEMANDS URGENT ACTION ON WILLIAM BRADFORD BRIDGE AFTER YET ANOTHER SERIOUS CRASH
Monday, 26 May 2025​  VISION OF WILLIAM BRADFORD BRIDGE AVAILABLE      Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke MP, is once again...

Steph Cooke MP
May 26


COMMUNITY CELEBRATES THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF LAKE CENTENARY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES
Monday, 26 May 2025​   Two new pedestrian bridges have opened at Temora’s Lake Century, marking the completion of enhancement works and...

Steph Cooke MP
May 26


BLAND TAKE PINK MAPPING CONCERNS TO HALLS OF NSW PARLIAMENT
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Â Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke will host a special presentation at state Parliament House next week,...

Steph Cooke MP
May 20


NEW RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ARENA OPENS IN COWRA
Tuesday, 20 May 2025                        A built-for-purpose arena catering to Cowra’s Riding for the Disabled (RDA) program and...

Steph Cooke MP
May 20


140 YEARS OF HISTORY ON SHOW AT THE GRAHAM SCHOOL FOLLOWING RESTORATION
Thursday, 15 May 2025 Â A piece of Australian history has been restored at Hovells Creek, with the iconic Graham School returned to its...

Steph Cooke MP
May 15


COOTAMUNDRA PATHOLOGY SAVED AS GOVERNMENT FALLS TO PUBLIC PRESSURE
Thursday, 8 May 2025 *Photos will be available following tomorrow’s press conference on request. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is...

Steph Cooke MP
May 8


‘ONE LAST PUSH’: HEALTH PETITION HITS FINAL STRETCH
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 VNR AVAILABLE HERE Â Â A petition initiated by Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke to prevent the closure of...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 30


SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO DROUGHT IMPACTED FARMERS
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 Â Farmers are being reminded that support is available after drought was declared in the Eastern Riverina. Â The...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 29


ANZAC DAY 2025 - MARKING 110 YEARS SINCE THE GALLIPOLI LANDINGS
Thursday, 17 April 2025​    Communities across the Cootamundra electorate are preparing to mark 110 years since Australian soldiers...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 17


$3 MILLION GREENETHORPE-KOORAWATHA ROAD UPGRADE COMPLETE
Tuesday, 15 April 2025​    The rehabilitation of Greenethorpe-Koorawatha Road, a vital throughfare connecting two farming communities...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 15


2025 ANZAC Day Services across the Cootamundra Electorate
You can download the details of your local ANZAC Day service here:

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 15


MORE SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR COWRA’S NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS
Friday, 11 April 2025​      New and expecting parents can now access life-changing support for perinatal depression and anxiety in...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 11


ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE UNVEILED AT TEMORA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Wednesday, 2 April 2025​    Temora residents can now visit the local Community Centre via a new, accessible entry after staff...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 2
LABOR’S UNION DEAL DELIVERS APRIL FOOLS’ JOKE TO JUNEE
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has slammed the NSW Minns Labor Government for its union-led takeover of Junee Correctional Centre,...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 1


23 PARAMEDICS TO HIT THE GROUND IN TEMORA AND HILLTOPS
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 Â More than twenty additional paramedics will be deployed throughout the Cootamundra electorate to strengthen...

Steph Cooke MP
Mar 25


COOKE WELCOMES THE FINAL STAGE OF WALLENDBEEN BRIDGE PROJECT
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the announcement by Transport for NSW that the final stage of the Wallendbeen Bridge...

Steph Cooke MP
Mar 24


KATE CLEARY RECOGNISED AS FINALIST FOR NSW REGIONAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Thursday, 6 March 2025 Â Kate Cleary has been named a finalist for the 2025 NSW Regional Woman of the Year in recognition of her...

Steph Cooke MP
Mar 5


LAKE CENTENARY: A POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR TEMORA AND REGIONAL NSW
Thursday, 6 March 2025 Â Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has welcomed revisions to the Inland Water Sharing Plans, with the updated...

Steph Cooke MP
Mar 5
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