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Impound 926
Impound 926 Male, entire grey, short-hair cat  Picked up in Buyer Creek, Rossville at 8.15 am on 29.10.2024 If he belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release.
Discolouration of Cooktown water supply
Please be advised that Council is working to resolve the cause of discoloured water from the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Although the water may appear discoloured, it has been tested and is safe to drink. Council has released some water from the main reservoir in...
Remebrance Day 2024: Honouring our Heroes
This morning, the Cook Shire community gathered in remembrance to honour the service and sacrifice of our nation’s Veterans on Remembrance Day 2024. Cook Shire Mayor, Cr. Robyn Holmes, addressed the crowd, expressing gratitude and respect for the service and sacrifice...
Nature’s Powerhouse to Close for Private Function on 23 November
Please be advised Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed on Saturday 23 November 2024 for a private function. Normal business hours will resume on Sunday 24 November 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thank the community for its...
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Upcoming Events
- 13 Nov @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storytime at Cooktown Library
- 16 Nov @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Cooktown Markets
- 16 Nov @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free Mulch and Loading
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Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
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From workshops and classes, to private weddings and corporate functions.
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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.