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, 29 September 2026​ On Tuesday, September 29, communities across Australia paused for reflection on the service and sacrifice of police officers for National Police Remembrance Day. Hilltops Council acting General Manager Sarah Karaitiana, Mayor Brian Ingram, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, The Hume Police District Superintendent Linda Bradbury and Young Sector Acting Inspector Mark Lake. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP and Hilltops Council Mayor Brian Ingra

Inspector Ben Granger, Steph Cooke MP, Constable Adrian Baker and Senior Constable Wayne Hadfield. A boost to the local policing workforce is already paying dividends, with two new officers embracing regional life and building strong connections across Hilltops and Weddin. Senior Constable Wayne Hadfield has recently taken up his position at Grenfell Police Station, while Constable Adrian Baker commenced duties in the Hilltops area in June. Member for Cootamundra, Steph C

​​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

February 5, 2017 Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP today congratulated Detective Inspector Scott Wilkinson on his appointment as Officer in Charge for Young in the Hume Police District. Hume Police District Commander Superintendent Chris Schilt announced Detective Inspector Wilkinson’s appointment, which forms part of the NSW Police re-engineering program. “I’m very pleased that Detective Inspector Wilkinson has been appointed to this role,” Ms Cooke said. “I have every c