Media Releases

Cook Shire Council has identified an opportunity to upgrade the water crossing on Finch Bay Road, which will involve extending the causeway and laying a fresh layer of concrete over the existing structure. The anticipated start date for these works is 03/02/2025,...

Cook Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for this year’s Australia Day Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations that make Cook Shire an extraordinary place to live. The 2025 nominees represent a...

The long-anticipated moment has arrived: Big Betty, Cooktown Botanic Gardens’ Amorphophallus titanum (Titan Arum), has bloomed for the first time in history.   Standing tall at an impressive 1.2 meters, this rare and magnificent event has drawn excitement from...

Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the continuation of maintenance works on Bloomfield Road to enhance road safety and accessibility. Upcoming works: Start date: Monday 13 January 2025 Scope of works: Aurovale Area: Approximately 1 km of patching near Aurovale...

Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the rescheduling of our Marketing Your Event with Council workshop, now set for Wednesday 5 February, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Council offices. Designed to assist community groups, event organizers, and local businesses,...

Cooktown Botanic Gardens is thrilled to announce that its Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as the Titan Arum or "corpse flower," is on the verge of its first-ever bloom. This highly anticipated event is expected to take place within the next week, marking a rare...

On behalf of all the Councillors, directors and staff at Cook Shire Council we'd like to wish the community a safe and joyous Christmas and New Year break. We'd also like to take this opportunity to remind you that our offices are closed for the festive season,...

Cook Shire ended 2024 with a series of festive celebrations, thanks to our dedicated Council Events team. From Cooktown to Coen, the community came together to celebrate the holiday season in style. On Saturday, 6 December 2024, Sunset with Santa in Cooktown kicked...

Mayor Robyn Holmes provided important insights and updates from this week's Ordinary Council meeting. The agenda can be reviewed with the meeting minutes available in the coming days. You can find them here 

Looking to kickstart your fitness journey? Joining the gym at the Cooktown Events Centre has never been easier! To help you get started, we’ve created two short instructional videos that guide you through every step of the process, from setting up your account to...

Cook Shire Councillors recently delivered Christmas hampers to senior residents living in Council-managed senior units and at Sunbird Cottages, spreading joy and goodwill across the community. The hampers, filled with thoughtful treats and essentials, were warmly...

Endeavour Park has recently undergone a series of improvements designed to enhance the community's experience and elevate the park's overall appeal. Work commenced at the beginning of this week on the installation of decorative lighting around the park. This project...

The Cooktown Events Centre Gym’s new online membership portal is now live, along with the exciting Merry Fit-mas promotion – just in time for the festive season! As part of the transition to Council management, Cook Shire Council has been working behind the scenes to...