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Battery recycling competition extended
Stop the clocks, Cook Shire. The Battery Round-Up Challenge was due to wrap up this Saturday, 31 October, but it’s not over yet. The challenge has been given an extension right through to the end of Free Dumping Days on Sunday 22 November 2026. That’s three extra...
New opening hours for Nature’s Powerhouse
Nature’s Powerhouse is introducing new opening hours from Monday 2 November 2026, with the much-loved Cooktown facility continuing to welcome locals and visitors five days a week. Weekends stay firmly on the calendar, so your Saturday and Sunday coffee isn’t going...
Public Notice: Splash Park Temporary Closure
We know families enjoy the splash park, unfortunately, it’s closed until further notice following a contamination incident. Our team is working as quickly as possible to clean the system and test the water. We’ll reopen the park once testing confirms it’s safe and...
Long weekend confirmed for Laura Rodeo, Campdraft and Races Weekend 2027
Round up the crew, it’s time to start planning a trip to Laura! Cook Shire’s 2027 show day gazetted public holiday will fall on Friday 25 June 2027, giving the whole Shire a long weekend for the Laura Rodeo, Campdraft and Races Weekend.With the date now approved by...
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29 Oct @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pmTech Time
29 Oct @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmPlay and yarn | Rossville
30 Oct @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pmAn Evening with Dr Karl: The Science of Survival
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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.