Steph Cooke MP

Member for Cootamundra | Former NSW Government Minister.

Authorised by S. Cooke, 140 Boorowa St, Young.

[The Hon. Matt Kean @honmattkean]

More Minns-Mookhey budget mayhem: Labor’s announced it will cut take-home pay for firefighters to hire more staff. This will strip up to $54 million from pay packets a year. The Liberal & Nationals Govt will continue to deliver sustainable pay increases. Details of Labor's cuts…

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

It’s another hot day across NSW. Total Fire Bans are currently in force in the #GoulburnMulwaree, #QueanbeyanPalerang, #UpperLachlan and #YassValley LGAs. Please take extra care to keep your property and community safe. @NSWRFS

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

EMERGENCY WARNING
Craigs Rd Fire, Curraweela
Fast moving grass fire Curraweela area, north of Taralga. Impacting Taralga Rd, Jerrong Rd and Old Station Creek Rd. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS
https://t.co/2KraQWOGIL

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

Total Fire Bans are in force today in 23 LGAs across the Central West and Southern NSW. Please stay updated with @NSWRFS advice to keep you and your family safe.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

The flooding emergency across NSW is finally over. The event that began in September 2022 ended overnight with the final warning lifted by the @NSWSES. Thank you to our volunteers who responded to almost 27,000 requests for help.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

It's going to be a long night for these communities. Our @NSWRFS volunteers are working tirelessly to protect lives and properties.

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

Firefighters and aircraft are working in difficult conditions at the Alpha Rd fire near Hill End. Strong winds are pushing the fire further east, with spot fires starting ahead of the main front. At 5:15pm 8/3, the fire has burnt 6000 hectares. #nswrfs https://t.co/fCd9pnL24j

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

EMERGENCY WARNING
Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)
The fire is impacting Sallys Flat Rd and Doughertys Junction Rd. If you are in this area, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. https://t.co/O7EuiDxIUb #NSWRFS

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

A third straight day of Total Fire Bans, today in 21 LGAs across the #CentralRanges, #GreaterHunter and #NorthWestern regions. Please be ready to act and keep up-to-date with @NSWRFS advice.

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

EMERGENCY WARNING
Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora
Shelter Now - Doughertys Junction Rd
The fire is impacting on the Doughertys Junction Rd area. If you are in the area of Doughertys Junction, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

Conditions eased overnight, allowing the @NSWRFS to make progress on multiple bush fires. But many still aren’t contained and the threat will increase again today. #CentralRanges and #GreaterHunter of most concern. Download the Hazards Near Me app for real-time alerts🚨

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

EMERGENCY WARNING
Cranbrook Fire, (Dubbo LGA)
Shelter Now - Toongi

There is a bush fire in the Cranbrook area burning towards Obley Rd and Toongi. If you are in the area of Toongi, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

EMERGENCY WARNING
Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)
Fire in the Pyramul Creek area is burning towards Alpha Rd. If you are in the area of Alpha Rd, Hill End Rd, Ullamulla Rd and Tambaroora, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave.

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

Total fire bans are now in place for multiple regions with high to extreme fire danger across most of NSW, with hot, dry and windy weather increasing the fire risk. There are currently 34 fires burning across the state, four of which are yet to be contained.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

There are 7 Total Fire Bans in place across NSW today. It’s going to be one of the hottest days we’ve had in years. Know your risk and follow the advice of the @NSWRFS.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

Flood recovery is continuing across the State. Today we announced more support for inland NSW communities. Back Home grants, Rental Support payments extended. Grants for businesses with 20+ employees and support for community-led recovery projects. @PaulTooleMP @nmaclarenjones

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

Last night’s memorial service was a touching tribute to end a very moving day in the #NorthernRivers. Love for #Lismore is still very strong 12 months on from the flooding disaster.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

It’s hard to believe it’s been 1 year since the most catastrophic flooding NSW has ever experienced.

There’s still a long road to recovery for the #NorthernRivers, but progress continues to made every day.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

Fact check… in addition to the $6.1 million @FRNSW station, the @LiberalNSW and @NSWNationals Government has funded 2 new state-of-the-art Hazmat trucks and 32 permanent firefighting positions for #OranPark.

[Steph Cooke MP @stephcookemp]

Total Fire Bans are in force in the #GoulburnMulwaree, #QueanbeyanPalerang, #UpperLachlan and #YassValley LGAs today. The fire danger rating for these communities is Extreme. Please follow @NSWRFS advice to stay safe.