Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Friday, 16 October 2026 The Hume Police District Awards Day celebrated the dedication, professionalism, and courage of local police officers, highlighting several who provided outstanding service to the community. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has congratulated the many officers from Young and Grenfell who received recognition at the Hume Police District Awards Day. Some of the officers received the NSW Police Medal for 10 years of service: Sergeant Shaun Helt (Young

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 Three Probationary Constables have been deployed to police stations in Cootamundra, Cowra and Temora, strengthening frontline policing and helping to keep local communities safe. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, welcomed the new officers and said it was encouraging to see additional police commencing service across the electorate. Probationary Constables Ryan Holt (Cootamundra), Brody Forster (Temora) and Jasmine Vitagliano (Cowra) have each

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

​​Monday, 11 July 2022​ Three new probationary constables are commencing duties in the Cootamundra electorate after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on June 24, 2022. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke has welcomed the new police officers to the region, with two to commence at Narrandera Police Station and one to commence at West Wyalong Police Station. “The communities of Narrandera and West Wyalong are ready to welcome the new probationary

​​Tuesday, 16 November 2021​ More than 220 new police recruits from class 349 were sworn in as probationary constables last month at a ceremony in Goulburn. These Probationary Constables are now out in the field reporting for duty after eight months of world-class training. Across our four Police Districts in the Cootamundra Electorate, three of these welcomed new officers to their teams. The Chifley and Murrumbidgee Districts each welcomed four new recruits and Hume received

​​Friday, 20 August 2021​ The NSW Police Force has welcomed 182 police recruits after they were sworn-in as probationary constables at a private attestation ceremony, held in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, in Goulburn last week. The new probationary constables have been assigned to police area commands and police districts across the state. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is eager to welcome the new police officers to both the Cootamundra and Gundagai Police Stati

​​Thursday, 11 March 2021​ The Cootamundra electorate is welcoming three new Probationary Constables from the first graduation class of 2021. One Probationary Constable will be joining the Murrumbidgee Police District and based in West Wyalong, one in the Chifley Police District at Cowra and one at the Riverina Police District based in Cootamundra. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke met with Probationary Constable Josh Meads-Barlow in Cootamundra who has joined the Riverina

​​Tuesday, 13 October 2020​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed two new probationary constables who will commence duties in Cowra and Narrandera after being sworn in at a private attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week. Ms Cooke said the two probationary constables would be welcomed by the community. “I am so pleased to welcome one new officer to Narrandera and one to Cowra, these postings bring new people to our regions where they can buil

​​Friday, 11 September 2020​ The campaign for a new Police Station for Young continues with the Member for Cootamundra accompanying the Minister for Police and Emergency Services on a tour of the facility this week. Steph Cooke MP had her request for a visit of the station by Minister David Elliott fulfilled, where he heard first hand from local Officers the need for a new facility. Ms Cooke said it was vital the Minister understand the need to update the ageing station. “Fi

​​Monday, 17 August 2020​ The refurbishment of the Koorawatha Police Station and residence is nearing completion, with a new officer starting work from today. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined members of the NSW Police, Hilltops Council and the local community to welcome Senior Constable Andrew Campbell and celebrate the refurbishment work. Repairs and upgrades to both the residence and the Police Station include hazmat remediation, a new roof, new air conditioning

​​Thursday, 9 July 2020​ Gundagai’s police and local students have come together to raise awareness of domestic violence. A collaborative artwork has been created by seven Indigenous students, Wagga Wagga artist Tyronne Hoeler and local police to break down barriers and discuss the issue of domestic violence in the local community. The artwork will be housed in the Gundagai Police Station as a constant reminder of the connection between local police and the community. Mem

Thursday, 9 April 2020​ The Member for Cootamundra has welcomed an increase in police across the electorate, with new Probationary Constables joining the region’s ranks. Steph Cooke welcomed the announcement recruits from Class 340 would be soon on local beats, as part of a $583 million investment from the NSW Government over four years. “This is a huge boost for the Cootamundra electorate, these new recruits mean more boots on the ground, particularly in uncertain times,” M

​​Friday, 13 December 2019​ The safety and security of the Cootamundra Electorate community continues to be the NSW Government’s highest priority with up to eight new police officers on the beat following an attestation ceremony in Goulburn today. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke congratulated the new recruits on attesting from the academy after more than eight months of world-class training. “The Cootamundra Electorate is in safer hands with more officers joining the rank

​​Tuesday, 2 July 2019​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced an increase in new police numbers in the Cootamundra electorate thanks to the first allocation of a $583 million NSW Government investment. A total of 19 new officers will boost police numbers in the Riverina, Hume, Chifley and Murrumbidgee Police Districts over the next 12 months to walk the beat and respond to emergencies in the local community. “This is fantastic news for the Cootamundra electorate an

​​Monday, 1 July 2019​ The NSW Police presence in Narrandera Shire has received a big boost thanks to an increase to full strength and a revitalised police station, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced today. A total of 12 officers are now serving Narrandera, including an officer at the newly refurbished Barellan Police Station, which means more boots on the ground protecting the community. “We’ve seen NSW Police go through a reengineering process which has been desig

​​Thursday, 20 December 2018​ ​​​Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today welcomed Sergeant Rhyanna Handsaker to her new role in Young. ​Ms Cooke joined Superintendent Chris Schilt, Commander of the Hume Police District and Officer in Charge of the Young Police District Inspector Michael Madgwick to welcome Sergeant Handsaker, who began duties this week. ​“It’s wonderful to welcome Sergeant Handsaker to Young, a community very close to my heart,” Ms Cooke said. ​“The team he

​​Wednesday, 19 December 2018​ ​​​ ​Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited Junee Police Station today to help welcome new recruit Constable Jayden Prior to the community. ​Ms Cooke joined Superintendent Bob Noble, Commander of the Riverina Police District, Inspector Rob Vergano and Junee Shire Council Mayor Neil Smith to welcome Constable Prior. ​“It’s fantastic to welcome Constable Prior into the community of Junee,” Ms Cooke said. ​“It’s been a great year for the Coota

Thursday, October 11 2018 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed two new police recruits as they take their first steps out on...

​​Thursday, 13 September 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed two new police recruits as they take their first steps out on the beat in the Cootamundra electorate. Constable Megan Hunt and Constable James Ryan graduated from Goulburn Police Academy’s Class 334 in August and are now ready to start pounding the beat of their new home towns. Constable Hunt will be based at Cootamundra while Constable Ryan will work at Gundagai. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cook

Tuesday, 28 August 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today announced a new specialist police team for the Central West that will proactively target mid-level crime and bolster community safety. Ms Cooke said the safety and security of the community is a top priority of this Government, and the Chifley Region Enforcement Squad (RES) will work hard to prevent drug and gun crime across western NSW including the Cootamundra electorate. “With the capability to identify,