Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Steph Cooke MP with Paul Best (Mayor), Matthew Sykes (GM Weddin Shire), Sean Haylan (GM Destination NSW Central West), Belinda Power (HLF President) and committee members at the Henry Lawson Monument, Grenfell. The Henry Lawson Festival has received a major boost, with the iconic Grenfell event awarded $30,000 per year for three years through the Regional Event Fund 2026. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the funding was a significant win for Grenfell and a reflection

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

​​Tuesday, 16 November 2021​ The NSW Government will invest more than $8 million in a suite of grant programs to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor economy as the state reopens to visitors. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the funding was great news for the local visitor economy and would support tourism businesses across the Cootamundra electorate as life after COVID-19 restrictions resumed. “More than ever, our visitor economy needs support to build on th

​​Friday, 20 August 2021​ The NSW Government has partnered with Restaurant & Catering Australia and social media giant Facebook to deliver a suite of free, new skills development and training programs for individuals and businesses engaged in the State’s visitor economy. The programs, delivered by Destination NSW, will be offered to individuals and businesses in the Cootamundra electorate and beyond that wish to upgrade their customer service skills and enhance their social m