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Bloomfield Library | Closed Wed 4 November
Due to staff shortages, Bloomfield Library will be closed on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Planning a visit to Bloomfield Library tomorrow? Please be aware that the Library will be closed for the day due to staff shortages. The Library is expected to resume normal...
Author talk with Lachlan Terry
Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a book? Where the ideas come from, what inspires the stories and how it all comes together? Here's your chance to find out! Queensland author Lachlan Terry is coming to the Cooktown Library on Wednesday 18 November for a...
Early pool closure | Tuesday 3 November
Due to staff shortages, the Cooktown Swimming Pool will close early at 3pm today, Tuesday 3 November 2026. However, Swim Club will still go ahead as normal. Thank you for understanding, we know the pool is a community favourite especially when the weather is warming...
Public Notice: Garden Street works and temporary access changes 4–25 November 2026
Please be advised that scheduled works to extend the wastewater network at the eastern end of Garden Street, near the Cooktown Botanic Gardens, may cause brief access delays for residents and visitors. Short road closures and temporary driveway access restrictions...
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3 Nov @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmPlay and yarn | Laura
4 Nov @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amStorytime – First 5 Forever
5 Nov @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pmTech Time
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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.