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NSW GOVERNMENT IGNORING FARMERS’ PLEAS FOR DROUGHT SUPPORT
Monday, 20 October 2025 Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, is demanding that the NSW Labor Government take immediate action to support drought-affected farmers in southern New South Wales.  The latest figures from the Department of Primary Industries show that the Cootamundra electorate is 99 per cent drought-affected, following 12 months of deteriorating conditions.  As a result, farmers across the state’s south are battling record-high freight costs, water and fodder sh

Steph Cooke MP
5 days ago


FARMERS COUNT THE COST OF FROST
Thursday, 17 October 2024 Â Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has spoken with farmers impacted by severe frost as preparations for the...

Steph Cooke MP
Oct 17, 2024


INNOVATION CENTRAL AT FARMLINK OPEN DAY
Monday, 16 September 2024 Â INNOVATION CENTRAL AT FARMLINK OPEN DAY Â Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, joined Southern NSW growers,...

Steph Cooke MP
Sep 16, 2024


COOKE CALLS FOR AGRICULTURAL R&D FUNDING TO BE A PRIORITY
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Â Recognising the vital role agricultural research & development plays in the productivity of our primary...

Steph Cooke MP
May 14, 2024


RESTOCKING BOOSTS LOCAL FISH POPULATIONS
Monday, 8 January 2024 Â Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited Bethungra Dam to lend a hand during the recent fish restocking...

Steph Cooke MP
Jan 8, 2024
MINISTER URGED TO PREPARE FOR MICE INFLUX
Friday, 14 April 2023 Â The CSIRO and NSW Farmers have issued warnings about an expected increase in mice numbers heading into the cooler...

Steph Cooke MP
Apr 14, 2023
AGRICULTURE SKILLS PROGRAM EXPANDS TO LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 Â Fee-free training will be rolled out to the livestock sector in the region and across NSW thanks to the...

Steph Cooke MP
Feb 28, 2023
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