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Finch Bay Road – Causeway crossing upgrade
Cook Shire Council has identified an opportunity to upgrade the water crossing on Finch Bay Road, which will involve extending the causeway and laying a fresh layer of concrete over the existing structure. The anticipated start date for these works is 03/02/2025,...
Celebrating Excellence: Nominees Announced for 2025 Australia Day Awards
Cook Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for this year’s Australia Day Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations that make Cook Shire an extraordinary place to live. The 2025 nominees represent a...
Invitation for Tenders T07324 Register of pre-qualified suppliers (ROPS) Sports and Recreation (Event Centre)
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the appointment as a pre-qualified supplier of sports and recreation services. Tender documentation may be downloaded here Tenders must be lodged here by no later than 2pm on Wednesday 12...
Honouring service and community: Kevin Hughes BM OAM joins Cook Shire’s Australia Day Awards
Cook Shire Council is delighted to announce Kevin Hughes BM OAM as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador.Mr Hughes, (pictured left) a distinguished veteran and passionate advocate for environmental conservation, will join us on 26 January for our Australia Day Awards. The...
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23 Jan @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmCoen Ping Pong
23 Jan @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pmInflatable Fun at Cooktown Swimming Pool
23 Jan @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pmLego Challenge
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For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
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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.
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Cook Shire Council have libraries in Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, Laura and Coen.
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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.