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TC Narelle: The Road to Recovery
One week on from Tropical Cyclone Narelle crossing Cape York, Cook Shire Council continues to work alongside the Queensland Government and on-ground partners to respond to the widespread impacts and begin the transition toward recovery. Mayor Cr Robyn Holmes said...
Ida Street: Temporary repairs to commence
Cook Shire Council advises that temporary repair works will commence on Ida Street between Power Street and Parkinson Street from Monday 30 March, following the recent culvert failure. These works are being prioritised to restore safe access as quickly as possible,...
Coen water restrictions lifted
Cook Shire Council advises residents that Level STOP water restrictions in Coen have now been lifted, effective immediately. Following recent recovery efforts, water reserves at the treatment plant have now returned to a safe operating level, allowing restrictions to...
Response continues as recovery coordination begins following Tropical Cyclone Narelle
Cook Shire Council and response agencies remain actively responding to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, with significant flooding still affecting parts of the Shire — particularly north of Coen. At the same time, planning and coordination for recovery is now...
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Upcoming Events
27 Mar @ 3:00 pm - 4:45 pmAfter-school youth program
27 Mar @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmFree Coen Community family feud game night
28 Mar @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmEaster in Ayton
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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.
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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.
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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.