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Hooked In - Community Newsletter
05/01/2009
Cooktown and Surrounds - Community Newsletter
Hooked In
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Hooked In - Community Newsletter
03/11/2008
Cooktown and Surronds - Community Newsletter
Hooked In - 2008
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Hooked In - Community Newsletter.
06/10/2008
Cooktown and Surrounds - Community Newsletter
Hooked In - 2008
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Cooktown State School Science Club
22/09/2008
Cooktown State School Science Club......
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Hooked In - Community Newsletter
23/07/2008
Cooktown and Surrounds - Community Newsletter
Hooked In 2008
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Hooked In - Community Newsletter.
28/08/2008
Cooktown and Surrounds - Community Newsletter
Hooked In - 2008
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Blueprint for the Bush
01/05/2008
Blueprint for the Bush, Our Place, Our Future funding initiative.
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Hooked in - Community Newsletter
01/07/2008
Cooktown and Surrounds - Community Newsletter Issue 2 - July 2008
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Hooked In - Community Newsletter
01/06/2008
Cooktown and Surrounds - Community Newsletter Hooked In Issue 1 June 2008
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Community Noticeboard
23/04/2008
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 23rd April 2008
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East Coast Inshore Fin Fish Fishery
27/02/2008
Are you a recreational or commercial fisher? Have your say...
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Community Noticeboard
20/02/2008
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 20th February 2008
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Community Noticeboard
06/02/2008
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 6th February 2008
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Community Noticeboard
23/01/2008
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 23rd January 2008
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Community Noticeboard
09/01/2008
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 9th January 2008
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Farm and Nature Tourism Program
07/02/2008
You're invited to attend a seminar to introduce the Farm and Nature Tourism Program that is being held in Cooktown on Friday 22nd February 2008
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Sport, Recreation and Open Space Plan
23/11/2007
Cook Shire Council is pleased to present the Draft Sport, Recreation and Open Space Plan for the South East part of the Shire
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Cook Shire Council Auction
08/12/2007
Cook Shire Council will be holding a Public Auction on Saturday the 8th of December at 9.00 AM at Council's Works Depot (31 Charlotte St)
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Community Noticeboard
14/11/2007
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 14th November 2007
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Community Noticeboard
31/10/2007
Community Noticeboard Fortnightly Publication 31st October 2007
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Sale of Council Owned Land by Public Auction
31/10/2007
Sale of Council Owned land by Public Auction - 23rd November 2007
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Cooktown Community Events Centre
17/10/2007
Draft Plans for Community Events Centre on Display
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Community Noticeboard
17/10/2007
Community Noticeboard
Fortnightly Publication
17th October 2007
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Community Noticeboard
03/10/2007
Community Noticeboard
Fortnightly Publication 3rd October 2007
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Queensland State Ergon Tidy Town Awards 2007
07/09/2007
Mark Pitt Chief Executive Officer of Cook Shire attended the Queensland State Ergon Tidy Towns Awards in Brisbane
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Community Noticeboard
19/09/2007
Community Noticeboard - Fortnightly Publication 19th September 2007
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Attention Horse Owners
10/09/2007
Keeping Your Horses Free of Equine Influenza
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Nature Conservation Landcare Award Winner
23/08/2007
Cape York landholders win Landcare Nature Conservation Award
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Community Noticeboard
05/09/2007
Community Noticeboard - Fortnightly Publication 5th September 2007
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Community Noticeboard
22/08/2007
Community Noticeboard - Fortnightly Publication 22nd August 2007
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Playgroup Australia of Queensland
14/08/2007
A playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers who meet together each week with their babies, toddlers and preschoolers for interaction and fun.
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YOUNG ENDEAVOUR YOUTH SCHEME
14/08/2007
Expand your horizons. Share the experience of a lifetime. A voyage on the Young Endeavour in 2008
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Learning Network Queensland
24/09/2007
Delivering fully funded computer workshops in Laura
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Webber Esplanade Works
01/08/2007
Council wishes to advise that the Tender for works at the Webber Esplanade has been awarded to a local business
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The Bushfire Mitigation Programme
27/06/2007
The Bushfire Mitigation Programme has operated successfully for three years since its inception
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CYPPMAG
23/07/2007
Are you concerned about Weeds and Feral Animals in Cape York Peninsula?
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QUEENSLAND DIALS INTO 132 500
02/07/2007
Queenslanders needing help during a storm or flood have a new number to call for the SES - 132 500
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Cook Shire Council Local Government Week 2007
01/06/2007
This year we celebrated Local Government Week with several different activities
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Natures PowerHouse - The Great Green Award
18/05/2007
The Great Green Award was presented to Cook Shire Council’s Environment Health Officer Shiels Barra on Friday 18th May 2007
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Media Release - Great Inland Way - What a Way!
28/03/2007
The official launch of the Great Inland Way Touring Route, Sydney to Cairns Inland, took place on Wednesday 28th March 2007
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RADF Committee Nomination
28/05/2007
Cook Shire Council is now calling for expressions of interest from residents to become part of a new Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee
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Local Government Amalgamations
28/05/2007
Cook Shire Council proposed submission
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Motorcycle Muster 2007
13/05/2007
The Wayne Leonard Motorcycle Muster 2007 visited Cooktown on the 12th and 13th of May
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Local Girl Wins Regional Colouring Competition
21/05/2007
Dannielle Matthews took out the Regional award for North West Peninsula in the recent Local Government Week State Colouring Competition
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Smart Women - Smart State Awards 2007
21/05/2007
Would you like to be rewarded for your achievements with public recognition, a $2,500 cash prize and the satisfaction of being an inspiration to other women and girls?
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Clean Up Cook Shire Day
18/05/2007
Clean Up Cook Shire Day is fast approaching
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Request for Art Works Design and Execution
18/05/2007
Council is requesting suitably qualified public and community artists/craftspeople to submit potential designs
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A Safety Message from the Cooktown Police
30/04/2007
A Safety Message from the Cooktown Police and the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
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The Local Government Reform
30/04/2007
The Local Government Reform agenda announced on the 17th April by the Queensland State Government represents the largest shake-up of councils in over 100 years.
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Tidy Towns Competition
24/04/2007
Tidy Towns Competition
This years Tidy Towns Competition will include Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Lakeland, Laura and Coen. Judging will be conducted in the Cook Shire region from 22nd to 24th May 2007.
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Draft Cape York Peninsula Pest Management Plan
20/04/2007
The draft Cape York Peninsula Pest Management Plan 2006 - 2011 is available on Cook Shire Council’s web site for public consultation. ... Read More
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Corporate Plan 2007-2012 Final Draft
11/04/2007
Council's final draft Corporate Plan 2007 - 2012 is available on our web site for community comment and feedback.
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LifeTec visits
27/03/2007
LifeTec visits to inform about assistive technologies
LifeTec Queensland will visit communities in the Cooktown region to provide advice and consultations to members of the public and occupational therapists who may benefit from assistive technology.
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Join the Youth Services Network
23/03/2007
AN OPEN INVITATION
The Regional Organisation of Councils of Cape York (ROCCY) in conjunction with Cook Shire Council, Cooktown & District Community Centre and Cooktown State School:
Invites all youth, parents, club representatives, government agencies/ councils, groups, interested businesses and the community from Coen, Cooktown, Lakeland, Marton & Endeavour Valley, Rossville, Ayton, Laura and Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal.
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NAIDOC Week 8th - 15th July 2007
15/03/2007
National NAIDOC Celebrations will be held 8-15 July 2007. The national theme for 2007 is, 50 years: Looking Forward, Looking Blak.
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Community Noticeboard 31st January 2007
31/01/2007
The latest Community Noticeboard...
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Shoot what you feel Photo Expo
08/02/2007
What do YOU love or hate about the Cooktown area? Cooktown's Future Group seeks your help to identify and visually portray those things or places that you love or hate about your home, your street, your town or anything else! Closes 5.00pm on 23rd March 2007
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Pathways to Rural Leadership Course
02/03/2007
Applications now open for inaugural Pathways to Rural Leadership Course
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Arts & Cultural Funding Opportunity
22/02/2007
RADF 06/07 Round Two is Now Open
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) can provide funding for you as an individual or an organisation for a wide range of arts and cultural activities.
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Youth crew wanted for tall ship Young Endeavour
08/02/2007
Young Australians aged 16 - 23 can now apply to sail the tall ship Young Endeavour for a youth training program in 2007.
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Thinking of applying for a RADF grant ?
30/01/2007
Cook Shire Council and the RADF Committee are calling for expressions of interest from groups and individuals within the Cook Shire who are considering applying for RADF grants for the funding rounds in held between July 2007 and June 2008.
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Cook Shire Australia Day Award Winners 2007
26/01/2007
26 January 2007, COOKTOWN. Cook Shire Council today announced Australia Day 2007 Awards in nine categories from a well contested field of nominees, with nominations from across the 116,000 square kilometres of the Shire.
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Expressions of Interest Invited
05/01/2007
From organisations interested in taking over principal tenancy of Councils existing Administration Centre at 121 Charlotte Street, Cooktown...
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Do You Want to Help People in Your Community?
01/02/2007
Work for the Royal Flying Doctor Service - now offering up to 3 positions for a traineeship.
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Quinkan Centre Closed 15/12/06 to 29/01/07
15/12/2006
Persons requiring Visitor Information can contact Nature's Powerhouse for more information on 1800 174 895.
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Council starts work on new Administration Centre
20/11/2006
20 November 2006 – COOKTOWN - Cook Shire Council today announced that the days of going to different buildings for various Council services are numbered.
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Recreational Fishing Grants - Program now open
27/11/2006
The Recreational Fishing Grant Community Grants Programme, round 4 is now open.
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WaterWise Scheme Extended
27/11/2006
The WaterWise Scheme has now been extended to cover all of Queensland....
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Access to Cooktown Landfill
22/11/2006
Council is making a number of changes to the management of the Cooktown Landfill. The latest change is to limit access to the Landfill to certain hours each week...
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$336,025 for clean-up after Cyclone Monica
06/11/2006
Cook Shire Council will receive $336,025 in State Government natural disaster funding towards the emergency clean up cost they incurred following Tropical Cyclone Monica, local Member Jason OBrien announced today.
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Nominations for By-Election
09/19/2006
In accordance with the requirements of section 301 of the Local Government Act 1993 nominations are hereby invited for the election of councillor – Division 4 for the Shire of Cook.
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Community Noticeboard August 23
23/08/2006
The latest Community Noticeboard...
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Community Noticeboard August 23
23/08/2006
The latest Community Noticeboard...
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News from Nature's Powerhouse
08/03/2007
Visitor Information Centre News - March 2006
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Young Indigenous Leaders Forum 2006
05/17/2007
This year's Young Indigenous Leaders Forum applications are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders between the ages of 18-25. The dates for the forum this year are 24th-27th July 2006. Applications close 7th June 2006.
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In The Bin Short Film Festival - entries wanted!
06/17/2007
In The Bin Short Film Festival, Australia’s widest spread Film Festival is calling for entries for 2006.
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Call for Nominations - 2006 QLD Road Safety Awards
05/18/2007
Safety initiatives which help to cut the states road toll will be recognised in the 2006 Queensland Road Safety Awards.
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Helping Kids Achieve Sporting Dreams
05/11/2007
The Queensland Government is helping Kids to achieve their sporting dreams. Junior sport has received a major boost....
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Assistance Available for for Cyclone Relief
09/06/2007
Assistance is available for relief for those affected by Cyclone Monica and Cyclone Larry.
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Community Noticeboard July 19
07/19/2007
The latest edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard.
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Recycling Cooktown Winners 2006
07/08/2007
The Recycling Cooktown Winner for this year...
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New Fees and Charges for Market Stalls.
07/08/2007
Council has released the new fees and charges for running and market stall...
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ABC Heywire Entries - Close September 1 2006
14/08/2007
Calling for entries for this year's Heywire is from now until September 1. If you have young people in your networks who you think would benefit...
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Cooktown State School P-12 - New Uniforms
21/08/2007
Cooktown State School P-12 P&C Association - Uniform Subcomittee advises that a ballot will be held regarding uniform choices...
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International Womens Day Grants - Now Open
06/10/2006
The Office for Women is pleased to announce the release of the International Women's Day grants program for 2007.
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Notice of Poll - Division 4 Councillor
03/10/2006
Notice of Poll in accordance with s311 of the Local Government Act, 1993
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Media Release
24/03/2006
Cook Shire Council announces $500,000 funding towards much needed multi-purpose facility in Cooktown. Council requests a whole of government response to fund shortfall.
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Cook Shire Council By-Election 28 October 2006
09/18/2006
The by election for the Division 4 Councillor will be held on the 28th October, 2006...
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Product Packaging Initiative
09/11/2006
The Great Tropical Drive region has the most interesting range of tourism products in Australia – if not the world. They include diverse options for accommodation, transport, tours and attractions. Many of the region’s larger companies already offer their products as part of packages which are sold through travel companies here in Australia and overseas.
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Wholesale Packaging for Cooktown Tourism
09/11/2006
Cooktown tourism operators will learn how to package their products for the international wholesale market next week.
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Community Noticeboard 31st January 2007
31/01/2007
The latest Community Noticeboard...
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DPI&F Women in Rural Industries Awards
25/08/2006
Searching for the 2007 Queensland Rural Woman of the Year...
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Community Noticeboard August 23
23/08/2006
The latest Community Noticeboard...
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2007 Young Endeavour Voyages Applications Invited
16/08/2006
Young Australians aged 16 to 23 years can now apply for a life changing voyage on Australias national sail training ship Young Endeavour.
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Free Trees for Rate Notices
08/08/2006
Two Free Trees - Giveaway!
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Atherton named Far North Queenslands Tidiest Town
07/17/2006
The winners of Tidy Towns 2006 are...
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Safe Haven Local Community Project Group
20/06/2006
A meeting will take place this week - please come along..
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Assistance for Small Businesses
06/08/2006
Small Business Field Officers from the FNQ Area Consultative Committee (FNQACC) are helping Businesses in General, and in particular, those affected by Cyclone Monica.
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Seniors and the Law
06/06/2006
Handy Information for Queensland Seniors...
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Queensland Young Achiever Awards
21/04/2006
Nominations are open for the 2006 Queensland Young Achiever Awards.
The 2006 Queensland Young Achiever Awards were launched on Wednesday 5th April at the Carlton Crest Hotel in Brisbane and on Thursday 6th April at the Outrigger Hervey Bay.
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National Australia Bank Volunteer Awards 2006
04/03/2006
Nominations now open for National Australia Bank Awards - $364 000 up for grabs...
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Community Noticeboard May 17
05/17/2006
The latest edition of the Community Noticeboard...
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Community Noticeboard May 17
05/17/2006
The latest edition of the Community Noticeboard...
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Tidy Towns
15/05/2006
Tidy Towns judging is soon...
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Wild Rivers Draft Code
29/04/2006
The Wild Rivers draft code has been released for viewing...
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Community Noticeboard April 26
26/04/2006
The latest edition of the community Noticeboard..
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National Parks Closed
26/04/2006
Due to extensive flooding and road damage, all National Parks in Cape York are closed until further notice.
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Secondary School Scholarships available...
25/04/2006
Young, Indigenous secondary students are invited to apply to The Foundation for Young Australians for an IYLP secondary scholarship.
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Community Noticeboard April 12
12/04/2006
The Latest edition of the Noticeboard...
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General Complaints Process Adopted
10/03/2006
Cook Shire Council adopted the General Complaints process at the March 2006 Meeting.
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Ayton Land Management Plan - Draft
07/03/2006
The draft Ayton Land Management Plan has been released.
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Community Noticeboard March 29
29/03/2006
The new edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard
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Community Noticeboard March 29
29/03/2006
The new edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard
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TTNQ Tourism Operations Update 2
24/03/2006
The information in this update was correct at the time of issue to the best of our knowledge.
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Webber Esplanade Community Consultation
22/02/2006
Invitation to Comment and Notice of Meeting
In keeping with its visions to improve and maintain a community that encompasses economic, cultural, social and environmental values, Cook Shire Council has proposed to develop part of the Cooktown foreshore along Webber Esplanade.
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Community Noticeboard - March 15
15/03/2006
The latest edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard
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Community Noticeboard - March 15
15/03/2006
The latest edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard
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District Youth Acheivement Plan (DYAP) Released
07/03/2006
The District Youth Acheivement plan has just been released. It aims to address many of Youth related issues in Cooktown and the surrounding area.
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Community Noticeboard 1 March 2006
03/01/2006
The second edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard.
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Community Noticeboard 1 March 2006
03/01/2006
The second edition of the Cook Shire Council Community Noticeboard.
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ChemSafe Chemical Collections May 2006
28/02/2006
ChemSafe will be collecting agricultural and veterinary chemicals as a free service in May 2006
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Is your number listed?
20/02/2006
Council and Cooktown P&C is in the process of updating the Local Phone Book.
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Building Leaders Program
14/02/2006
The Building Rural Leaders program is an ideal way for people in business, primary production, government, local councils and community to develop the skills required to build a strong and sustainable regional Queensland.
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Community Noticeboard
09/02/2006
The first edition of the fortnightly Cook Shire Community Noticeboard.
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Australia Day Award Winners 2006
26/01/2006
Cook Shire Council today announced Australia Day 2006 Awards in eight categories from a record number of nominations from across the 116,000 square kilometres of the Shire.
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Coen Water Supply Restrictions
19/01/2006
Coen Water Supply Restrictions
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Cooktown Water Supply Restrictions
19/01/2006
Cooktown Water Supply Restrictions
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Sale of Council Owned - Land
18/01/2006
Tenders are hereby invited for the sale of a prime rural Residential allotment, at 48 Charlotte Street Cooktown QLD 4895.
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