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Special Council Meeting Friday 20 November
The community is being advised of a special Council meeting for the adoption of Cook Shire Council’s 2025/26 Annual Report. Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, this meeting will occur 9 AM Friday 20 November 2026 at Council Chambers, Council’s...
Free mulch is back for ONE DAY only!
Got a garden that could use a little TLC? Here's your chance to grab some FREE mulch! For one day only on Sunday 22 November 2026, head to the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station and stock up on free mulch for your gardens. And the best part? The mulch is free, and so is...
More time to nominate a mate for an Australia Day Award
Nominations for the 2027 Cook Shire Australia Day Awards are now open until 12 noon Monday 30 November 2026, so there’s still time to recognise the people who make our community a great place to live. Is there someone in your town who always turns up to help? A...
Construction to begin on new Cooktown dinghy pontoon
A new pontoon opposite Lions Park will provide a dedicated access point for small boats, making it easier for people travelling on the Endeavour River to reach Cooktown’s shops and services. Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has advised that construction of the...
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Upcoming Events
10 Nov @ 7:00 am - 22 Nov @ 4:30 pmFree Dumping Days 2026
13 Nov @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pmYouth Hangout
14 Nov @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pmLego Club – Saturday Morning Session
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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.