Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Steph Cooke MP on ANZAC Day 2026 at Bribbaree War Memorial, Bribbaree. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, is encouraging local councils, RSL sub-branches, and community groups to apply for the 2026/27 Community War Memorials fund. Since its inception in 2008, the program has been a cornerstone of heritage preservation in New South Wales, ensuring that monuments dedicated to servicemen and women remain standing for future generations. Ms Cooke said the fund provides vital fi

Steph Cooke MP and former Junee Show Society Peter Commens Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, is encouraging local organisations and Councils to apply for grants to strengthen residents' wellbeing. Applications are now open for the 2026 Community Building Partnership program, offering grants of $10,000-$100,000 for small infrastructure projects. Ms Cooke is urging locals to join the likes of Junee Show Society, Grenfell PAH&I Association, Mirrool Silo Kick Challenge com

Transport for NSW has required school buses to operate on pupil-free days despite mounting concern over the availability and affordability of fuel. Numerous bus operators in the Cootamundra Electorate have contacted their local member, Steph Cooke, because they’re being required to operate empty buses on Monday and Tuesday, even though children aren’t expected to need their services. At the commencement of the Easter school holidays, Ms Cooke called upon the NSW Labor Gov

Steph Cooke MP with members of the Federal Coalition, and Narrandera Shire Council. "This is a milestone in our journey to achieve clean drinking water for the people of Narrandera. For the past three and a half years, since the 2022 floods, two issues have dominated this community. The first one is their stormwater. The second one is their drinking water. "Council and I have worked doggedly on both issues simultaneously. We've got $17 million to fix the stormwater issues h

Residents across the Cootamundra electorate are encouraged to come together this ANZAC Day to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and to show their support for Australia’s veterans and current service personnel. This year marks 111 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli, an event that helped shape our national identity and enduring values. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, said ANZAC Day holds deep significance for comm

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging local sporting groups to apply for their share of $500,000 to help improve female participation in sports, both on and off the field. The Play Her Way Innovation Program is part of a four-year strategy to strengthen opportunities for girls and women across the state, helping them take up a new sport or continue in their chosen field. “Women and girls deserve equal opportunities to participate, lead and thrive in sport, and

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is calling on the NSW Government for a ‘Fuel for Harvest’ guarantee, and to outline the measures they will implement to ensure farmers will have access to fuel during the critical 2026 harvest period, and beyond. The call follows statements from Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen that fuel supplies are secured “until May”, leaving farmers uncertain about the future beyond the autumn sowing window. Ms Cooke said the NSW Government must g

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is calling on the NSW Government to increase subsidy rates under the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), to support rural patients accessing life-saving care. IPTAAS provides financial assistance to patients who must travel for specialist medical treatment not available locally, subsidising travel and accommodation costs. However, patients using a private vehicle receive only 40 cents per kilometre and

Steph Cooke MP with Narrandera Mayor Neville Kschenka. Pedestrian and cyclist safety across Narrandera Shire is set for a major boost, with $1.29 million in new funding to deliver safer, more accessible local infrastructure. The investment will support key upgrades in both Narrandera and Grong Grong, targeting areas where residents regularly walk and cycle but face safety risks. In Narrandera, $997,200 will fund the construction of a shared footpath and a new pedestrian b

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, is encouraging local event organisers to apply for funding to support both established and new events across the electorate. The Destination NSW Regional Event Fund has been created to support events in regional areas with the potential to become a flagship tourism event, attracting overnight visitors and delivering long-term benefits to the region. Ms Cooke is encouraging local organisers, associations, councils, and community groups