Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Monday, 12 January 2026 Businesses in Harden are recovering from a devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to commercial and residential buildings last year.   Owners of the Hard Rock Gym, Glenn and Ros Stewart, were forced to close their doors temporarily after the February storm caused their ceiling to collapse and water to seep into the floor.   During the incident, 40 millimetres of hail and 70 millimetres of rain were recorded in less than an hour, causing w

Monday, 8 December 2025   The National Cherry Festival has marked its 75th anniversary in spectacular fashion.   Home to Australia’s first commercial cherry orchard, Young has proudly hosted this much-loved celebration since 1949.   What began as a small-town gathering has grown into a three-day festival that attracts thousands of visitors to the Hilltops region each year.   Joined by NSW Minister for Tourism Steve Kamper, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said she was proud

Friday, 14 November 2025 Jugiong has celebrated the official opening of the newly upgraded Jugiong Memorial Pool, marking the completion of the well anticipated project.   Hilltops Council successfully delivered the upgrades with $1,044,850 in funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round Five.   The improvements include an upgrade to the main pool, refurbished kiosk and amenities, and new ancillary equipment to enhance the overall visitor experien

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 A roadshow of insurance companies is set to visit Harden to meet with residents and business owners affected by...

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 A familiar face in the Jugiong community and a quiet champion for those in need has been named on the 2025 NSW...

Tuesday, 15 April 2025​      The rehabilitation of Greenethorpe-Koorawatha Road, a vital throughfare connecting two farming communities...

Monday, 17 February 2025​       Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the Natural Disaster Declaration for the Hilltops Local...

Monday, 30 September 2024   Road users may notice some extra construction across the Cootamundra electorate, with vital safety upgrades...

Friday, 2 August 2024   COMMITMENT OF OUR NSW POLICE RECOGNISED   Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined Hilltops Council Mayor Cr...

Wednesday, 3 July 2024 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced over $770,000 in funding to improve Crown Land reserves and...

5 May 2024 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is excited to announce Hilltops Council has been successful in their application for...

Wednesday, 27 March 2024   The Water Minister has been caught in an embarrassing misstep after announcing a new funding program for...

Thursday, 22 February 2024   Boorowa is among 49 communities to be included on a list of regional areas chosen as locations for new...

Friday, 2 February 2024   Representatives from local governments across the Cootamundra electorate gathered in Harden today for the...

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is calling on Water Minister Rose Jackson to take immediate action to fix...

Thursday, 9 February 2023 Hilltops Council will soon receive funding of $5,008,505 through the NSW Government’s $280 million Regional and...

Friday, 13 January 2023   Koorawatha Progress Association has secured $441,360 for a new playground at Koorawatha Memorial Park through...

Friday, 23 December 2022   Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is excited to announce Hilltops Council has been successful in their...