Media Releases

Cook Shire Council is pleased to offer a range of free school holiday activities across Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield libraries this January. The program includes creative craft sessions, LEGO and games, themed activity days and hands-on workshops, giving local...

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 10,000 Steps Cooktown Challenge and made a commitment to move more throughout November. It was great to see so many people logging their steps and supporting a more active lifestyle in our community. Together,...

The festive season often brings extra rubbish, and Cook Shire Council understands that managing household waste over Christmas can be challenging. The Cooktown Waste Transfer Station (WTS) will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. To help the community manage...

*Update: Due to recent weather conditions and recent vandalism at John Street Oval and Queens Oval, all School Holiday Sports activities have been moved to the Cooktown Events Centre. Cook Shire Council is hosting a series of free, fun activities for young people aged...

Cook Shire Council wishes to advise the community of operating hours for Council facilities over the Christmas and New Year period.   Council Administration Building CLOSED: Wednesday 24 December 2025 from 12 noon REOPENS: Monday 5 January 2026   Cooktown...

Cook Shire Council advises that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will be closed this Saturday, 6 December. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for their understanding. Normal operations will resume at the next scheduled opening.

Cook Shire families can beat the heat these school holidays with the return of Splash N’ Play at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. The popular program will run every Tuesday and Thursday across December and January, offering two hours of water-based fun for children of all...

Nature's Powerhouse celebrates 25 years to the day since opening its doors on 1 December 2000, following a special anniversary event on Sunday that brought together around 130 community members, artists and supporters. The milestone event commemorated the venue's...

Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and visitors that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from 7:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December 2025, to allow for urgent water leak repairs. What's Happening Council crews, in partnership with the...

Please be advised that the Cooktown Pool will be closed from 1pm today, Friday 28 November. We will reopen tomorrow, Saturday 29 November with normal operating hours. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce it has been awarded funding through the Australian Government’s Solar for Public Facilities Program, enabling major solar upgrades at two important community facilities — the Cooktown Events Centre and Bloomfield Hall. Under...

At its Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 25 November 2025, Cook Shire Council formally adopted its 2024–25 Annual Report, outlining Council’s performance, achievements, and financial position for the 2024–25 financial year. The Annual Report highlights strong...

Cook Shire Council is excited to share a fun-filled program of activities at the Cooktown Events Centre this December. From high-energy laser tag battles to classic Christmas movies and action-packed drop-in sports sessions, there’s something for every young person to...

Mayor Robyn Holmes has shared a monthly update highlighting key decisions from the November 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting. Council endorsed the 2024–25 Annual Report, reaffirmed its commitment to the Resilience and Learning Hub, and delegated the decision on Round 1...

Cook Shire Council was proud to join the Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC) at The Lure Shop Tackleworld Cooktown this morning for their annual White Ribbon Day free BBQ breakfast, bringing the community together in a strong show of support for the prevention...