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Discover Stories, Culture and Creativity This Indigenous Literacy Day
Gather the family and head to Cooktown Library this Indigenous Literacy Day for an afternoon of stories, creativity, culture and connection. On Wednesday 2 September, families are invited to come together to discover books and stories celebrating the voices, languages...
TMR roadworks notice
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to undertake essential timber and deck repairs on the Mungumby Creek Bridge on Shiptons Flat Road at Rossville. Crews will be onsite from Monday 17 August 2026, with the works program expected to be completed...
Public notice: Temporary closure to Cooktown Splash Park
The Cooktown Splash Park is temporarily closed due to a fault with the filtration system. The fault requires further investigation to determine what repairs or replacement parts may be needed. The Splash Park will remain closed while the issue is assessed and...
Impound 1190
Black Brahman Cross Bull. Picked up at Helenvale on Friday 7 August 2026. If this bull belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof of ownership is required for collection.
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11 Aug2026 Census
12 Aug @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amStorytime – First 5 Forever
12 Aug @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMy Emergency Plan Workshop
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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…
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, 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.