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Australia Day ambassador announced

Australia Day is a time to reflect on our shared history, appreciate our differences and celebrate everything that is being an Australian.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

Catholic Early Learning to operate Child Care

Cook Shire Council has reached verbal agreement for the Diocese of Cairns’ Catholic Early Learning & Care to operate the Barrier Reef Child Care Centre.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

New HR Manager to join Council team

Long time human resources professional Tracey Boulton will join the Cook Shire Council team in the position of HR Manager next week.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

Cooktown’s show day in July

Cooktown’s annual show day holiday will this year fall on Friday, July 21, to align with the Cairns Show.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

Planned removal of rain tree

Potential risk to public safety and asset damage has forced Cook Shire Council to plan the removal of a rain tree on the corner of Endeavour Valley Road and Ferrari Street.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

Waste poses public health risk

Council held its annual pre-storm season pick-up of green waste and white goods in November last year. Unfortunately, household waste not included in the pre-storm season pick-up was placed kerbside by a minority of residents. There are still many nature-strips strewn with rubbish including household items, broken furniture and construction waste. Cook Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Tim Cronin advised that this poses a public health risk. “Public health and safety is paramount for Council and waste left in this manner can be dangerous during cyclones and also become breeding sites for mosquitoes and rodents,” he stated.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

Australia Day ceremony moves to waterfront park

Cook Shire’s official Australia Day Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 26, from 7am at Bicentennial Park.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

Childcare centre plans progress

Cook Shire Council is working closely with the State Government to ensure Cooktown’s only childcare re-opens as soon as possible.
Located in Council / / 2017 Media Releases / January 2017

$90K pool cover removed after vandalism

Vandals have left the Cooktown Pool without shade during the busiest and hottest time of the year, after the third break in this summer resulted in the $90,000 shade cover being damaged.
Located in Council / / 2016 Media Releases / December 2016

The robots are coming to Cooktown Library

The robots are coming to Cooktown Library this school holidays, with LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Workshops this month and next.
Located in Council / / 2016 Media Releases / December 2016

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