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Council Monitoring TC Maila: Be alert, but not alarmed
Cook Shire Council is continuing to closely monitor Tropical Cyclone Maila, with Mayor Robyn Holmes and Council’s Disaster Management Officer providing a timely update to the community. While the system remains unpredictable, Council and partner agencies have been...
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Never miss what’s happening across the Shire—our monthly digital newsletter brings the latest news, community updates, events, projects and practical information straight to your inbox. It’s designed to keep you informed, connected and ready to take part in local...
Discovery Festival Float Registrations Now Open
The much anticipated Cooktown Discovery Festival Regional Street Parade is set to return in 2026, bringing colour, creativity and community spirit to the streets. This year’s theme, “Discover Our Culture”, invites participants to celebrate the rich and diverse...
Cook Shire Council’s Youth After-School Program Wraps a Successful Term 1 – Term 2 Coming Soon
Cook Shire Council's youth after-school program has concluded an outstanding Term 1, and we're excited to announce that Term 2 is on the way. Save the date — full details coming soon. Term 1: A Program That DeliveredCook Shire Council, in partnership with the Cooktown...
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Upcoming Events
12 Apr @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmCreative art workshop – Cooktown
12 Apr @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pmCreative marketing essentials workshop
13 Apr @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmCoen school holidays | Library fun
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Animals & Pets
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
Environment and Health
Environmental Health encompasses all aspects of the built and natural environment that can impact human health…
Council Facilities
From workshops and classes, to private weddings and corporate functions.
Cemeteries
For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
Disaster Management
Queensland’s disaster management features groups at the State, District and Local level.
Waste Management
Kerbside Refuse Calendar, Recycling tips, Waster Transfer Stations and more.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a targeted effort to prevent, control and recover from the impacts of invasive plants and animals.
Libraries
Cook Shire Council have libraries in Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, and Coen.
Local Laws
Local Laws govern most of Council’s roles and responsibilities including parking, animal control, overgrown allotments and illegal camping.
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Cook Shire is the largest land area shire in Queensland. From the Bloomfield River in the south to just north of the Jardine River, it covers more than 100,000km2 and occupies 80 per cent of Cape York Peninsula.
Cook Shire is a vibrant area, from the main township of Cooktown to smaller outlying communities rich in indigenous history, agriculture, tourism and arts.