Media Releases
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Impound 980
Male entire, tan, Bull Arab crossbreed dog, picked up in Cooktown on Hope Street at 7:00 AM on Tuesday 1 April 2025 If he belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange his release.
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday 8 April 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
MEDIA RELEASE: Bright blue, bulk water units launching in Cooktown and Coen
Cook Shire Council has launched its new self-serve water stations in Cooktown and Coen. The bright royal blue stations are easy to spot, simple to use, and will make it easier for businesses, residents, and visitors to access clean drinking water. Mayor Robyn Holmes...
Upgrade Works – Strathgordon Road (T09324)
INVITATION FOR TENDERS – T09324 – STRATHGORDON ROAD (CH15.8-17.9 km) Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the construction of a large culvert crossing at Coleman River and other cross drainage structures on Strathgordon Road from...
Temporary Road Closure Angus Gully Road
The community is being advised that a temporary road closure along Angus Gully Road, Rossville will be in place at the following dates and times for the Rossville State School's Annual Run Run event. Tuesday 29 April 2025 from 9 AM until 1 PM Signage and detours will...
We’ve been out and about: Talking Community updates and Budget 2025-26
What matters most to you in Cook Shire—roads, water, events, or community services? Council’s been out and about, listening to what locals have to say—and there’s still time for your voice to be heard. Over the past month, Cook Shire Council has been rolling out...
Community Scorecard Deadline Extended – Have Your Say by 4 April!
We’ve extended the deadline for the Cook Shire Community Scorecard until Thursday 4 April 2025 to ensure as many voices as possible are heard. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand what matters most to you and how we can better serve our community. Whether...
Group fitness classes coming to the Cooktown Events Centre
Get ready to sweat! Cook Shire Council is excited to launch two new weekly group fitness classes at the Cooktown Events Centre, starting Wednesday 2 April. Whether you're looking to torch calories, build strength, or simply move your body in a fun and supportive...
Roofing Works – Various sites (T09424)
INVITATION FOR TENDERS – T09424 – ROOFING WORKS (VARIOUS SITES) Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for roofing works at three (3) sites; Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC), Coen high-set residence and Cooktown Airport...
Works Notification: Marton Swing Bridge
Cook Shire Council is undertaking important refurbishment works on the Marton Swing Bridge to improve safety and extend the life of this valued community asset. The planned works include: Replacing the bridge decking Replacing the timber bridge approaches Upgrading...
Easter Long Weekend Operating Hours
Cook Shire Council wishes to inform residents and visitors of the operating hours for Council offices and facilities during the upcoming Easter long weekend. A number of Council offices, depots, and facilities will be closed from Friday, 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)...
Impound 978
Female entire, brown and white Bull Arab crossbreed dog, picked up in Cooktown on Racecourse Road at 9:30 AM on 24 March 2025 If she belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release.
Get ready: Free dumping days are back!
Cook Shire Council is once again offering Free Dumping Days this April-May to help residents prepare for extreme weather. Our weather can be unpredictable, but your preparation doesn’t have to be. Take advantage of these free clean-up days (from 26 April until 11 May...
Works Notification: Rock-breaking works, Furneaux Street
Cook Shire Council advises residents and road users of upcoming construction works on Furneaux Street, between Helen Street and Hope Street, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades in the area. Scheduled Works: Start Date: Approximately Tuesday, 26 March 2025...
Students step up for Community Scorecard
Cooktown State School students are helping shape the future of our community, with more than 60 students aged 14 and over completing Cook Shire Council’s 2025 Community Scorecard following a recent visit from Mayor Robyn Holmes this week. During her visit, the Mayor...
Notification of Road Use: Endeavour Christian College Cross Country Carnival
Endeavour Christian College will be holding its Cross-Country Carnival on Friday, 4 April 2025, with events taking place between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM (approx.). The course will follow the roads shown in the map below. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise...