Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

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

12 June 2024 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced grants totalling $300,000 for 12 projects across the electorate thanks to...

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 Members and guests of Harden Bowling Club are set to benefit following the completion of works funded through...

Tuesday, 17 January 2023 Work is complete at the Barmedman Shop after the Barmedman Development Association secured $11,000 for roof...

Wednesday, 21 December 2022 Community organisations in Junee have been successful in securing funding totalling over $29,000 for three...

​​Tuesday, 20 December 2022​ Wyangala Country Club has secured a total of $19,424 in funding through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate the Wyangala Country Club in their successful application to purchase a grounds mower and bistro dishwasher,” Ms Cooke said. “This funding is just another

​​Tuesday, 20 December 2022​ The Trustee of the Salvation Army has secured a total of $19,168 in funding through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate The Salvation Army in their successful application which will allow for building upgrades to be undertaken at the Grenfell family store,” Ms C

​​Friday, 16 December 2022​ Community organisations in Temora and Ariah Park have secured funding totalling over $20,000 for projects through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference f

​​Wednesday, 14 December 2022​ Under the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program, Cootamundra Preschool has secured a total of $43,300 in funding. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate Cootamundra Preschool in their successful application to install a kitchen and undertake building extensions,” Ms Cooke said. “These improvements to the

Monday, 12 December 2022 Five community projects within Bland Local Government Area (LGA) have secured combined funding of over $84,000...

​​Monday, 12 December 2022​ Community groups across the Hilltops region have secured funding of over $93,000 for four projects through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a rea

​​Monday, 12 December 2022​ Funding totalling more than $38,000 has been secured for two community groups in Coolamon Local Government Area (LGA) through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing these works un

​​Friday, 9 December 2022​ Funding totalling more than $30,000 has been secured for two community groups in Narrandera through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing these projects make a real difference for

​​Friday, 9 December 2022​ Gundagai Historical Museum has secured a total of $20,118 in funding through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements and equipment to local facilities. “I congratulate all the Gundagai Historical Museum volunteers in receiving this funding to install exit doors, lighting and hard-wired smoke detectors,” Ms Cooke said.

​​Thursday, 18 August 2022​ Ellwood Hall unveiled their newly renovated Kitchen which was made possible through the Community Building Partnership program, with the NSW Government investing in infrastructure project. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the Community Building Partnership program delivers positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes, while promoting community participation, inclusion, and cohesion. “It is always exciting when I see funding be

​​Tuesday, 31 May 2022​ Environmental educational signs have been proudly unveiled at the Weddin Community Native Nursery at Grenfell, made possible by a grant for $8,762 under the NSW Government’s 2020 Community Building Partnership program. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the signs would benefit volunteers and visitors to the community nursery by providing more information about native flora. “This wonderful nursery propagates a wide variety of native plants that

​​Monday, 16 May 2022​ Community projects needing additional funding support can now apply for the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has encouraged local councils, organisations and community groups to get involved. “This program has been hugely successful in the Cootamundra electorate allowing local groups to undertake a wide range of projects,” Ms Cooke said. “We have had freezer upgrades for Meals on Wheels, r

​​Friday, 8 April 2022​ After years of setbacks and COVID-19 delays, thanks to grants provided by the NSW State Government, the Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre have been able to cut the ribbon and unveil their new entrance and display building. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is delighted to have been there for the celebration of this opening and said this funding was important in keeping the centre in peak condition. “The Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre in

Friday, 10 December 2021 More funding from the NSW Government is on its way for the Lachlan Valley Railway Society with Member for...

​​Thursday, 2 December 2021​ ​​The Cootamundra electorate has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 23 projects through the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program. ​Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including the Young Guide Hall, which received $13,000 under an application from the NSW Girl Guides Association. ​“This grassroots funding will directly help cre