Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 Locals are encouraged to head to Grenfell this weekend for the highly anticipated Grenfell Modified Tractor Pull, a family friendly event showcasing horsepower and entertainment. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging locals to check out the Grenfell Modified Tractor Pull that is on this weekend. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging the community to support the event at the Grenfell Showground on Saturday 17 October from

Friday, 2 October 2026 The 25th running of the Weddin Mountain Muster attracted 100 riders and celebrated the incredible hard work of local volunteers and committee members who bring the much-loved event to life each year. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with riders, volunteers and committee members taking part in the 25th Weddin Mountain Muster in Grenfell on Wednesday. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke congratulated the committee and attendees on another amazing eve

Steph Cooke MP attending the Henry Lawson Festival. Grenfell will take centre stage this June long weekend as the 2026 Henry Lawson Festival returns for an “epic” celebration of history, culture and country hospitality. Embracing the new theme, Larrikins and Legends, this year’s four-day festival will pay tribute to the humour and spirit that shaped Henry Lawson’s writing and continues to define regional Australia today. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, said the festi

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

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

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 Nowlans Road at Bimbi is set for an overhaul with funding of $2,998,632 secured by Weddin Shire Council through...

Thursday, 9 February 2023 Weddin Shire Council will soon receive funding of $1,966,645 through the NSW Government’s $280 million Regional...

​​Friday, 15 July 2022​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed Weddin Shire Council’s new General Manager Ms Noreen Vu following a civic reception at the Grenfell Bowling Club. Together with Mayor Cr Craig Bembrick and Weddin Shire Councillors, Hilltops Mayor Cr Marg Roles and Cabonne Mayor Cr Kevin Beatty were also present on the occasion, along with representatives from the broader Grenfell community. “We warmly welcome Ms Vu, her partner Howard and their son Henry

​​Friday, 15 July 2022​ A new $12.3 million sewerage treatment facility has been officially opened in Grenfell, thanks to the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Fund. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said it is fantastic to celebrate the completion of this crucial project for the Grenfell community. “A reliable sewerage treatment facility is absolutely vital to support the township of Grenfell, so I am very pleased to see this project delivered in full,” Ms Cooke said. “This mod

​​Wednesday, 28 November 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the first schools to receive air conditioning under its Cooler Classrooms program, with 63 schools in the Cootamundra electorate set to benefit. “I’m pleased that schools in our community, including Grenfell Public School and Quandialla Public School, will benefit from the Cooler Classrooms Fund,” Ms Cooke said. “This is part of the NSW Government’s continued commitment to providing environments w

​​Friday, 2 November 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced more than $1.5 million in funding to give projects in Weddin Shire a boost through round two of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. The money announced today will fund eight projects, plus an additional part-funding grant, which will allow sport and community groups to provide even more enjoyment and satisfaction for participants. “It’s wonderful to be able to play a role in the

Wednesday, July 25 2018 ​​​ ​​Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today met with young people and local youth workers at Henry Lawson High School to discuss better options for youth in regional NSW. ​ ​Today’s discussion is one of around 30 consultation sessions the NSW Government, in collaboration with the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) is undertaking across regional NSW between July 23 and August 3 2018. ​ ​Ms Cooke said the NSW Government is aware of th

​​Tuesday, 15 May 2018​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today welcomed the establishment of the Central NSW Joint Organisation which will strengthen collaboration between local councils and the NSW Government on regional initiatives. Ms Cooke joined with Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Rick Colless, Member for Bathurst Paul Toole and Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries, whose electorates form part of the initiative, to make the announcement. Ms Cooke, Mr Toole and Mr

Friday April 13, 2018 Bland, Narrandera and Weddin Councils are to receive significant funds to revitalise existing library facilities to suit the habits and needs of the region’s diverse readers thanks to a grant announcement from Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP. Ms Cooke announced a $445,000 windfall for the three Local Government Areas under the Public Library Infrastructure Grant program this week. Bland Shire Council has scored $200,000 to rejuvenate the Bland Sh