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Impound 931

Impound 931

Male, entire, white/brown, Bull Arab crossbreed Picked up on Furneaux Street, Cooktown at 11 am on 2.12.2024 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.

Council adopts 2023–24 Annual Report

Council adopts 2023–24 Annual Report

At Council's Ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 26 November 2024, Cook Shire Council formally adopted its 2023–24 Annual Report. The report highlights Council’s commitment to responsible financial management while navigating the unique challenges of a small ratepayer...

2024 Council Christmas hours

2024 Council Christmas hours

As the festive season approaches, please note the adjusted operating hours for Cook Shire Council facilities and services. While essential services and emergency contact options remain available throughout the holiday period, specific locations such as the Council...

Resurfacing works on PDR (Laura-Coen)

Resurfacing works on PDR (Laura-Coen)

Council has been advsied by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)  that they are about to start resurfacing works on the Peninsula Developmental Road (Laura – Coen), near Marys Creek, Laura. The works will involve asphalt resurfacing to extend the life of...

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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 Council owns and maintains a significant network of underground water and wastewater mains which…

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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.