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2022 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINEES 

Ahead of the 2022 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, Cook Shire Council announces all the category nominees and informs the community of important changes to the format of this year's Australia Day event. Read more. 

COUNCIL'S 2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT

Council's 2020-21 Annual Report was adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 14 December 2021. It is now available to read online. 

CHRISTMAS IN COOK SHIRE

From Cooktown to Coen, Santa flew across the Shire to make special appearances at two wonderfully festive, community Christmas events. Read more.

MEDIA RELEASE | NEW DISASTER DASH - "CENTRAL SOURCE OF TRUTH" IN EMERGENCIES

With the impending high-risk weather season, Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the upgrade and relaunch of its ‘Disaster Dashboard.’ Read more. 

PUBLIC NOTICE | TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE COOKTOWN STATE SCHOOL

Please be advised that works to improve pedestrian safety and bus access to the car park and bus zone at Cooktown P-12 State School are due to commence on Friday 10 December 2021. Read more. 

COOKTOWN BOTANIC GARDENS UPDATE | BLOOMING BRILLIANT

Cooktown's heritage-listed Botanic Gardens has been a hive of activity lately, with a number of upgrade initiatives completed, including enhanced accessibility and pathway upgrades, and the official opening of the First People's Grove, the dedicated team have been kept busy completing a number of other projects and essential works ahead of the wet season. Read more. 

CURRENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Have your say on Council projects, plans, and strategies here.

PUBLIC NOTICE | TEMPORARY CLOSURE BAMAGA REST AREA TOILETS

Due to extensive damage caused by fire and vandalism, the public toilet facilities at the Bamaga Rest Area will be closed for repairs until further notice. Read more.