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Works update: Bloomfield Road
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the continuation of maintenance works on Bloomfield Road to enhance road safety and accessibility. Upcoming works: Start date: Monday 13 January 2025 Scope of works: Aurovale Area: Approximately 1 km of patching near Aurovale....
Workshop announcement
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the rescheduling of our Marketing Your Event with Council workshops, now set for Wednesday, 5 February, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and Thursday, 6 February, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Council offices. Designed to assist...
Blooming BIG news as Big Betty prepares to BLOOM!
Cooktown Botanic Gardens is thrilled to announce that its Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as the Titan Arum or "corpse flower," is on the verge of its first-ever bloom. This highly anticipated event is expected to take place within the next week, marking a rare...
Merry Christmas 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 joyous Christmas and New Year break. We'd also like to take this opportunity to remind you that our offices are closed for the festive season,...
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Upcoming Events
13 Jan @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmCoen Holiday Hub
14 Jan @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pmInflatable Fun at Cooktown Swimming Pool
14 Jan @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pmCooktown Library holiday activites
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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.