Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Steph Cooke MP with members of the Federal Coalition, and Narrandera Shire Council. "This is a milestone in our journey to achieve clean drinking water for the people of Narrandera. For the past three and a half years, since the 2022 floods, two issues have dominated this community. The first one is their stormwater. The second one is their drinking water. "Council and I have worked doggedly on both issues simultaneously. We've got $17 million to fix the stormwater issues h

Steph Cooke MP with Narrandera Mayor Neville Kschenka. Pedestrian and cyclist safety across Narrandera Shire is set for a major boost, with $1.29 million in new funding to deliver safer, more accessible local infrastructure. The investment will support key upgrades in both Narrandera and Grong Grong, targeting areas where residents regularly walk and cycle but face safety risks. In Narrandera, $997,200 will fund the construction of a shared footpath and a new pedestrian b

Friday, 5 December 2025 Design for a permanent Water Treatment Plant in Narrandera will commence, with the Commonwealth Government stepping up to support the delivery of clean drinking water to the community in place of their state counterparts. $908,000 has been awarded from the National Water Grid Fund, which will pay for the plans needed to support the construction phase of this essential infrastructure project. This is the second time Narrandera Council has been force

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 A united campaign to secure safe, clean drinking water for Narrandera is gaining momentum with local leaders calling on the NSW Labor Government to approve immediate relief measures and commit to long-term investment in the town’s water infrastructure. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, along with Narrandera Shire Council led by Mayor Neville Kschenka, are calling on the NSW Labor Government to implement emergency safeguards that guarantee the

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

Thursday, 23 January 2025 Barellan’s new sewerage system is now connected to 90% of homes in the village, marking a major milestone for...

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

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 Insulation improvement works have been completed at the Narrandera Sports Stadium thanks to funding of $65,000...

Wednesday, 1 March 2023 Old Wagga Road at Narrandera is set for an overhaul with funding of $815,539 secured by Narrandera Shire Council...

Thursday, 9 February 2023 Narrandera Shire Council will soon receive funding of $2,836,998 through the NSW Government’s $280 million...

Thursday, 10 February 2022 The Narrandera Shire Council has been awarded $75,000 as part of the final round of the NSW Government’s...