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Save the date – Cook Shire’s Got Talent
The popular talent showcase is set to return to Cook Shire. Cook Shire is calling on young performers to start preparing for an exciting upcoming event, Cook Shire's Got Talent, set to take the stage on Friday 5 June at the Cooktown Events Centre. The event will...
Vet visiting Coen next week for Healthy Dogs program
Continuing our commitment to improving animal welfare and community safety in Coen, a visiting veterinarian is set to deliver free services next Wednesday and Thursday (22 & 23 April 2026) as part of the Healthy Dogs program. Funded through the Healthy Dogs,...
Cook Shire producers now eligible for disaster recovery grants
Cook Shire primary producers impacted by the recent Tropical Cyclone Narelle and flooding event are now eligible for disaster recovery grants and loans through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The disaster recovery grants and loans...
New after school program to empower Cooktown youth through sport
A new Friday after-school program is coming to the Cooktown Events Centre. Delivered in partnership with Thoegayn Zugub, the Stars Above, Hoops Below program will run over 10 weeks at the Cooktown Events Centre, commencing Friday 24 April 2026. The program is designed...
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Upcoming Events
16 Apr @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmTouch Footy – April School Holidays
16 Apr @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmCoen school holidays | Disco night
17 Apr @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmCoen school holidays | Water play
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Animals & Pets
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
Environment and Health
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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, 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.