Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Monday, 17 November 2025​ Narrandera will receive $14.1 million from the Commonwealth to help safeguard the community from future flooding events. Narrandera Shire Council has committed a further $3.5 million, ensuring this critical stormwater upgrade can finally proceed. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, who has been working closely with Council since the severe flooding of 2022, welcomed the announcement. “As the local Member and former Emergency Services Min

​​Tuesday, 29 November 2022​ Dairy farmers in the region will get extra support to recover and rebuild from devastating flooding thanks to a $7.9 million boost by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Dairy Sector Recovery Strategy was developed after February-March deluge to help farmers and businesses recuperate and build long-term resilience. “Since the first round of rain earlier this year, more wet weather has inundated our d

​​Thursday, 24 November 2022​ A Recovery Assistance Point will operate at Narrandera on Tuesday 29 November to support individuals, families, farmers and business owners recover from the recent flooding. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said Recovery Assistance Points bring together NSW Government agencies, community organisations and welfare bodies all under one roof. “As we transition from response to recovery, it can be difficult for people to know where to start,” Ms Co

​​Thursday, 24 November 2022​ A Recovery Assistance Point will operate in Gundagai on Saturday 26 November to help individuals, families, farmers and business owners recover from flooding. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said Recovery Assistance Points bring together NSW Government agencies, Commonwealth agencies, the local council, community organisations and welfare bodies all under the one roof. “As we transition from response to recovery, it can be difficult for peopl

​​Wednesday, 23 November 2022​ Applications are now open to grassroots sporting organisations, local clubs across Cowra, and Cowra Council to help repair and rebuild flood-affected sports facilities and infrastructure, with the NSW Government allocating $43 million in assistance. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Essential Community Sport Assets Program was now available to Local Government Areas impacted by the February-March and June-July floods. “We know that t

​​Tuesday, 22 November 2022​ A Recovery Assistance Point will operate in Cowra from Thursday 24 November to help individuals, families, farmers and business owners recover from flooding. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said Recovery Assistance Points bring together NSW Government agencies, Commonwealth agencies, the local council, community organisations and welfare bodies all under the one roof. “As we transition from response to recovery, it can be difficult for people t

​​Thursday, 10 November 2022​ A Recovery Assistance Point will begin operating at Cootamundra from Friday 11 November to support individuals, families, farmers and business owners recover from the recent flooding. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said Recovery Assistance Points bring together NSW Government agencies, community organisations and welfare bodies all under one roof. “As we transition from response to recovery, it can be difficult for people to know where to sta

1 October 2021 Further support is available for primary industries in the Riverina and Cootamundra electorates affected by storms and floods earlier this year. The Federal and New South Wales Governments are continuing to support primary industries in the Riverina and Cootamundra electorates through the $80 million Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program, which is now open for applications. Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack urged eligible industries affected by