The NSW Nationals in Government have welcomed an increase in police across the regions, with new Probationary Constables joining the ranks. NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomed the announcement recruits from Class 340 would soon be on local beats, as part of a $583 million investment over four years. “This is a huge…
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier and Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the announcement of a new, dedicated Office of Drought Response which has been formed to better coordinate support delivered by all NSW Government agencies for farmers, communities, businesses and towns affected by drought. Ms Cooke said the formation of the new Office…
The NSW Nationals in Government have delivered on an election commitment to address attacks on farming families with a range of tough new measures. We believe in not only protecting the right to farm, but also defending farming families from the sort of attacks facilitated by reckless groups like Aussie Farms. NSW Nationals Agriculture Minster…
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited Narrandera Golf Club today to see how work is progressing on the installation of a new irrigation system. The project received $475,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund and $186,000 from the Infrastructure Grants program in February, and work is now well underway. “We’ve got a new irrigation system…
NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced the approval of a new $130 million solar facility to be built near West Wyalong, paving the way for construction to begin. Ms Cooke said the 100 megawatt solar farm will generate up to 150 jobs during its construction, and create clean, renewable energy to power…
NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has sung the praises of farmers in the Cootamundra electorate on National Agriculture Day for their contributions to the NSW primary industries sector. Cootamundra electorate farmers contributed to the state’s primary industries sector estimated output of $17.5 billion in 2017-18, despite the ongoing drought. Ms Cooke said the…
NSW Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined NSW Drought Coordinator Pip Job at a Bland Shire drought forum where there was an air of cautious optimism. Ms Cooke and Ms Job hosted the forum in West Wyalong where a range of agriculture industry figures shared their thoughts and experiences. “It was wonderful to have…