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Australia Day Awards Nominations
Australia Day Awards Nominations Now Open! It’s time to honor the exceptional individuals and groups that have made a meaningful impact in our region! Nominations for the Australia Day Awards are now open, and we encourage you to show your gratitude by nominating...
Invitation for Tenders TO1624 Track Restoration
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the establishment of a Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) for the supply and delivery of plumbing fittings. Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the...
Council to assume direct managment of the Cooktown Events Centre
Cook Shire Council resolved at its September 24 Council meeting that Council resume management of the Cooktown Events. This decision will allow Council to adapt the facility to accommodate the growing needs of the community. Cook Shire Council resolved at its...
Furneaux Street Water Main Upgrade
The community is advised that Cook Shire Council will commence upgrading the water main along Furneaux Street (from Hope Street to May Street) from the week commencing 7 October 2024. The community is advised that Cook Shire Council will commence upgrading the water...
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Upcoming Events
7 OctKing’s Birthday Public Holiday
8 Oct @ 7:30 am - 8:00 amCoen Pilates Group
8 Oct @ 9:00 am - 10:00 amFree Aqua Aerobics all October for Senior’s Month
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Cook Shire Services
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.
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.