Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 Locals are encouraged to head to Grenfell this weekend for the highly anticipated Grenfell Modified Tractor Pull, a family friendly event showcasing horsepower and entertainment. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging locals to check out the Grenfell Modified Tractor Pull that is on this weekend. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging the community to support the event at the Grenfell Showground on Saturday 17 October from

Friday, 2 October 2026 The 25th running of the Weddin Mountain Muster attracted 100 riders and celebrated the incredible hard work of local volunteers and committee members who bring the much-loved event to life each year. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with riders, volunteers and committee members taking part in the 25th Weddin Mountain Muster in Grenfell on Wednesday. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke congratulated the committee and attendees on another amazing eve

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 Past and present students, staff, parents and parishioners came together on Saturday to celebrate a milestone a century and a half in the making as St Joseph’s Primary School Grenfell marked 150 years of Catholic education and community service. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with Canberra-Goulburn Diocese Archbishop Christopher Prowse and St Joseph's Primary School students during the celebration in Grenfell on Saturday. The celebration

Steph Cooke MP attending the Henry Lawson Festival. Grenfell will take centre stage this June long weekend as the 2026 Henry Lawson Festival returns for an “epic” celebration of history, culture and country hospitality. Embracing the new theme, Larrikins and Legends, this year’s four-day festival will pay tribute to the humour and spirit that shaped Henry Lawson’s writing and continues to define regional Australia today. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, said the festi

​​Sunday, 30 November 2025​ Engines are roaring louder than ever at the Grenfell Kart Club following the completion of the facility’s brand-new racing track. Four years of construction by local contractors and suppliers has delivered a resurfaced track with a 160-metre extension and a new start/finish straight. The project was supported by an $842,339 grant from Round One of the former Coalition Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund, announced by Member for Cootam

Monday, 3 November 2025 Almost a year since construction commenced, the first wave of children has made their way to Taylor Park to test out Grenfell’s brand-new accessible playground. The grand opening of the play park was held on Saturday, with Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joining representatives from Weddin Shire Council and the Touched by Olivia Foundation to officially open the facility. Also known as Livvi’s Place, the facility at Taylor Park joins a network o

Tuesday, 19 August 2025​ Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, joined Weddin Shire residents on the anniversary of the Battle of Long...

Thursday, 31 October 2024 Member for Cootamundra and Shadow Minister for Crown Lands, Steph Cooke, has joined Weddin Shire Council...

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 Grenfell will be one of 46 locations across regional NSW to get connected to fast and reliable fixed wireless...

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 Five projects across schools in the electorate will see more students with a green thumb thanks to the NSW...

Monday, 23 January 2023 Grenfell Preschool and Long Day Care Inc Centre have been awarded $142,934 thanks to the NSW Government’s...

​​Friday, 10 August 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Minister responsible for TAFE NSW Adam Marshall today officially turned the first sod at the site of the state-of-the-art Connected Learning Centre (CLC) in Grenfell. Ms Cooke said the new facility would boost TAFE NSW’s presence in Grenfell and enhance study options for local students. “The NSW Government is investing $4 million to provide students with the world-class learning facilities they need to study a

Wednesday, July 25 2018 ​​​ ​​Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today met with young people and local youth workers at Henry Lawson High School to discuss better options for youth in regional NSW. ​ ​Today’s discussion is one of around 30 consultation sessions the NSW Government, in collaboration with the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) is undertaking across regional NSW between July 23 and August 3 2018. ​ ​Ms Cooke said the NSW Government is aware of th

​​Monday, 14 May 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced today Grenfell will have greater access to future-focused training, following TAFE NSW’s recent purchase of a property to construct a modern Connected Learning Centre (CLC). Ms Cooke said the property acquisition will enable Australia’s largest education and training provider to lodge a Development Application marking the first step in delivering a multi-million dollar CLC for the region. “The NSW Governmen