Media Releases
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Works Notice: Cameron Creek Road
We are pleased to inform the community that the upgrade works to Cameron Creek Road will commence ahead of schedule with stage one of the works now scheduled to commence from Monday 12 August 2024. To optimise favourable weather conditions and minimise disruptions to...
Audition for the Spirits of Cooktown
Calling all local actors, singers, and musicians aged 15 years and over! 25 July 2024 - 03:23PM Cook Shire Council is excited to announce our partnership with Box Jelly Theatre Company. Together, we're bringing local stories to life! This is your opportunity to...
Water Service Disruption in Cooktown | 25 July 2024
Important changes to operations at Mt Tully Green Waste Facility 23 July 2024 - 03:48PM Please conserve water. Do not use water unless it absolutely necessary. Please be advised that we will be replacing a fitting on the main feed into Cooktown...
School Holiday Fun at the Cooktown Pool
Dive into all-inclusive, underwater fun at the Cooktown Swimming Pool Keep cool at the Pool every Tuesday and Thursday during the school holidays! Weather pending, we’ll be pumping up our inflatable obstacle course but if the wind kicks in, our dedicated team will be...
Council Adopts 2024-25 Budget: A Strategic Pathway to Sustainability and Growth
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the adoption of the 2024-25 Budget, a comprehensive financial plan designed to uphold essential services, support community development, and ensure the sustainable growth of the Shire. 18 July 2024 - 03:58PM Cook Shire Council...
Post-tropical Cyclone Jasper Cleanup Program
Cook Shire Council and Queensland Reconstructive Authority are assisting local residents and businesses to clean up properties impacted by the TC Jasper floods. 16 July 2024 - 05:53PM In response to Tropical Cyclone Jasper, Cook Shire Council is offering extensive...
Water Service Disruption in Cooktown | 17 July 2024
Cook Shire Council and Queensland Reconstructive Authority are assisting local residents and businesses to clean up properties impacted by the TC Jasper floods. 16 July 2024 - 05:53PM Please be informed that on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, teams will be replacing the Main...
Traffic Counter Devices
Residents are being advised that a number of new or upgraded traffic counter devices have been installed across Cook Shire. 05 July 2024 - 09:26AM Residents are being advised that a number of new or upgraded traffic counter devices have been installed across Cook...
Art, Stories and Truth-Telling: Morning Tea With Willie Grdon
You're invited to join us for a very special NAIDOC Week celebration. 02 July 2024 - 12:13PM Join Guugu Yimithirr Elder and story-keeper, Willie Gordon, son of acclaimed artist and story-teller Tulo Gordon, as he presents one of his father’s original bark paintings...
Trash Talk Events | Laura, Lakeland and Cooktown
You’ve heard the dirty rumours, now you’re invited to learn and sift through the facts about the changes to waste operations in Cook Shire, the new fees and charges and the 2024-25 Budget considerations. 27 June 2024 - 02:04PM Community members are encouraged to meet...
Tackling Illegal Dumping: Changes in Operations at Laura and Lakeland Waste Transfer Stations
Effective 8 July 2024, the Laura Waste Transfer Station will transition from an unmanned, 24/7 operation to a managed service with specific operating hours. 27 June 2024 - 14:18PM Effective 8 July 2024, the Laura Waste Transfer Station will transition from an...
Temporary Office Closure | Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Due to an all-staff safety training and development day, please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Wednesday, 3 July 2024. WEDNESDAY, 3 JULY 2024 27 June 2024 - 05:22PM Due to an all-staff safety training and...
Public Holiday Office Closure
Friday, 28 June for Laura Rodeo and Campdraft Weekend 24 June 2024 - 03:12PM Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Friday 28 June 2024 for Cook Shire Gazetted Show holiday. COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING...
School Holiday Cook Shire Sport and Rec Program with Cook Shire Council
Get ready for a fun, free and action-filled school holiday with Cook Shire's Free School Holiday Sports Program! Get ready for a fun, free and action-filled school holiday with Cook Shire's Free School Holiday Sports Program! KINDY KIDS JUMP AND PLAY Ages 4-6 years...
The Castle of Tarragindi Tours to Ayton
These June school holidays children and families can take part in a range of fun art-making activities by contemporary Australian artist Natalya Hughes when ‘The Castle of Tarragindi on Tour’ comes to Ayton Developed in collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery |...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Cook Shire Council and Queensland Reconstructive Authority are assisting local residents and businesses to clean up properties impacted by the TC Jasper floods. 21 June 2024 - 02:45PM Under Section 258 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being...