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Australia-wide AusAlert test scheduled for 27 July 2026
The Australian Government is introducing AusAlert, a new national warning system designed to deliver emergency information directly to compatible mobile devices during disasters and other significant emergencies. The system is scheduled to go live on 1 October 2026,...
Students share their vision for Cook Shire’s future
More than 150 ideas from local students have been collected following Cook Shire Council’s interactive Spin Into Council activation at the 2026 Careers Expo, providing valuable insight into what young people would like to see in the future of their communities. Held...
One Buck. One Bag. Once a day – Abukkabag is back in the spotlight
With visitor numbers set to increase across the region during the upcoming Discovery Festival, Laura long weekend and peak tourism season, residents and visitors are being reminded of a simple and affordable way to dispose of everyday household rubbish responsibly....
Your snap can make a difference
Residents and visitors are encouraged to make reporting local issues easier than ever with the Snap Send Solve app. Whether it’s a pothole, damaged signage, illegal dumping, graffiti, overgrown vegetation on council land or another maintenance issue, Snap Send Solve...
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Upcoming Events
15 Jun @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmSweat Sessions – Group Fitness
16 Jun @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pmTech Time
17 Jun @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amFirst 5 Forever Storytime – weekly
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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.