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A Bee story to delight audiences at Rossville Hall this Mother’s Day
Rossville Hall is set to come alive this Mother’s Day with a unique and engaging live performance for the whole family. On Sunday 10 May, audiences are invited to experience A Bee Story, an enchanting circus production by the award-winning ARC Circus. Followed by a...
Group Fitness Classes Are Back!
Locals looking for a simple, affordable way to stay active and connect with others will be pleased to see the return of group fitness classes in Cooktown. “Sweat Sessions,” a new group fitness class held at the Cooktown Events Centre, will officially kick off on...
Scenic Rim Walking Trail -Temporary Closures
The community is being advised that construction works for the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project will commence in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens (Gallop Botanic Reserve) from Monday 4 May 2026. These works will restore and upgrade sections of the walking...
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...
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Upcoming Events
21 Apr @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmAn evening with Trent Dalton
22 Apr @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmPop-up Storytime | Alphabet fun!
22 Apr @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFree digital skills workshop for over 50’s
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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…
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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.