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COOTAMUNDRA ‘NUMBER ONE PRIORITY’ FOR BRAND-NEW HOSPITAL
Steph Cooke opening the 8th Annual Cootamundra Mayoral Summit. The fight to secure Cootamundra a brand-new hospital is on, following a powerful campaign to save the town’s pathology lab that laid bare the urgent need for a modern, fit-for-purpose health facility. In 2024, the Murrumbidgee Local Health District’s draft health services plan for Cootamundra Hospital prompted widespread community outrage, with residents and health professionals warning that a proposed reduct
Steph Cooke MP
Feb 9


PETITION DEBATE HIGHTLIGHTS DISPARITIES BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADVICE AND REALITY
A petition brought forward by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has highlighted serious concerns about the NSW Government's reliance on departmental advice over consultation with frontline staff in regional healthcare. The debate, supported by multiple MPs, underscores the need for stronger community engagement in health decision-making.
Steph Cooke MP
Jun 6, 2025


COOTAMUNDRA PATHOLOGY SAVED AS GOVERNMENT FALLS TO PUBLIC PRESSURE
Thursday, 8 May 2025 *Photos will be available following tomorrow’s press conference on request. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is...
Steph Cooke MP
May 8, 2025


INTERVIEW WITH DAVE EISENHAUER FM 96.3 SOUNDS OF THE MOUNTAINS
Thursday, 19 December 2024 Subjects: Petition, Wallendbeen Bridge, Emergency Services Dave Eisenhauer: Member for Cootamundra...
Steph Cooke MP
Dec 18, 2024


SAVE OUR HEALTH SERVICES: RURAL COMMUNITIES DESERVE BETTER
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 A rally to save health services across regional New South Wales was held on Saturday at Jubilee Park,...
Steph Cooke MP
Dec 18, 2024


REDUCED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT HOURS ACROSS THE COOTAMUNDRA ELECTORATE
Friday, 13 December 2024 I am deeply concerned that, once again, two hospitals within the Cootamundra electorate are facing reduced...
Steph Cooke MP
Dec 13, 2024


WEST WYALONG KEY WORKER ACCOMMODATION OPENS TO HEALTH STAFF
Thursday, 10 October 2024 Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has welcomed the completion of purpose-built accommodation for key...
Steph Cooke MP
Oct 10, 2024
COOTAMUNDRA HOSPITAL CONSULTATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Monday, 1 July 2024 The deadline for feedback on the Cootamundra Hospital draft Health Services Plan has been extended by the...
Steph Cooke MP
Jul 1, 2024


STAKEHOLDER MEETING GIVES VOICE TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke together with health clinicians and members of the community have held an...
Steph Cooke MP
May 22, 2024
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