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MEDIA RELEASE | Council announces bin labelling program for fairer, safer waste services
Cook Shire Council is rolling out a new bin-labelling program to improve waste management, reduce contamination and ensure fairness and consistency across the Shire. From 1 July 2025, only bins that have been officially labelled by Council will be collected a part of...
2025 Anzac Day Services
Acknowledge those who have fought and those who have died for our Country at one of the ANZAC Day services being held in Cooktown and Ayton. Join us Friday 25 April 2025 as we honor and remember our heroes with ANZAC Day Services being held across the shire in Ayton...
Labour Day Public Holiday Office Closures
Please be advised that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Monday, 5 May 2025 Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on: MONDAY, 6 MAY 2024 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING...
Happy Easter from Mayor Robyn Holmes
On behalf of all the Councillors, directors and staff at Cook Shire Council we’d like to wish the community a safe and relaxing Easter long weekend.
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Upcoming Events
28 Feb @ 9:00 am - 30 Jun @ 5:00 pmHow do you library? Survey
23 Apr @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmDive into Action: Join the Cooktown Underwater Hockey Club!
23 Apr @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGroup Fitness Session: HIIT
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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, Laura 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.