Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 Students at Murrumburrah High School are taking a hands-on approach to tackling the global challenge of food insecurity, thanks to an innovative partnership with Food Ladder. The local school is the first in the region to team up with the not-for-profit organisation, which is helping schools across regional Australia grow their own fresh produce through sustainable hydroponic systems. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the Food Ladder prog

​​Monday, 17 December 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today visited Murrumburrah Showground to see how work to upgrade power transmission systems was progressing. The site received $266,350 from Round Two of the Stronger Country Communities Fund which is being used to remove the overhead power cables and install new cabling underground. “The previous powerlines were old and carried a lot of electrical current, which means this upgrade is of vital importance,” Ms Cook

​​Monday, 29 October 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced more than $1.7 million in funding to help give projects in Harden-Murrumburrah a lift via round two of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. The money announced today will fund five projects which will help improve sporting and leisure facilities in the twin towns, allowing the community to enjoy more of what life in the Hilltops region offers. “Harden-Murrumburrah is a fantastic t