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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
2 days ago


INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD SPENCE 1350 2LF YOUNG
Friday, 25 July 2025 Subjects: Passing of former Temora Councillor Dennis Sleigh, Demerger of Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Councillor,...

Steph Cooke MP
Jul 25
DRY CONDITIONS PERSIST ACROSS THE COOTAMUNDRA ELECTORATE
Monday, 14 July 2025 Recent data from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has confirmed that dry conditions continue to affect...

Steph Cooke MP
Jul 14


INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD SPENCE 1350 2LF YOUNG
Friday, 30 May 2025 Â Subjects: Pink Zones and Coppicing in West Wyalong, Mapping Issues and Ground Truth Concerns, William Bradford...

Steph Cooke MP
May 30


INTERVIEW WITH DAVE EISENHAUER FM 96.3 SOUNDS OF THE MOUNTAINS
Thursday, 8 May 2025  Subjects: Federal election, Drought conditions, needs for subsidies, ANZAC Day, Mothers Day  Dave Eisenhauer:...

Steph Cooke MP
May 8


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
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