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Changes to Lakeland Waste Transfer Facility Operations
Please be advised of important changes in operations at the Lakeland Waste Transfer Facility 21 June 2024 - 11:25AM Residents and visitors to Lakeland are being advised that effective 1 July 2024, the Lakeland Waste Transfer Facility will reduce its operating days....
Whalebone – Children’s Theatre and Bonus Workshop
A most excellent theatre adventure for the whole family, Whalebone by Jens Altheimer is full of quirky inventions and contraptions, gorgeous video animations, a pinch of circus and magically flying objects. 20 June 2024 - 03:40PM Can we save our stories when the...
Cooktown Discovery Festival Triumphs: A Vibrant Celebration of Resilience and Culture
Cooktown Discovery Festival held 14-16 June 2024, has concluded with resounding success, celebrating the rich history, adventure, and culture of Cooktown and Cape York. 19 June 2024 - 10:01AM Cooktown Discovery Festival held 14-16 June 2024, has concluded with...
Cooktown Basketball Clinics
Fun, free clinics for B-boys and Fly-girls of all ages! 17 June 2024 - 02:12PM Get ready to elevate your game with our Free Basketball Clinics, featuring expert coaches Myra and Curt from Rise Basketball Clinic in Cairns! These dynamic sessions are designed to improve...
Hoggone Baiting Progam
Hoggone Baitng Progam to commence along Homerule Road 03 June 2024 - 09:35AM Please be advised that Council are progressing with a Hoggone baiting program on private property along Homerule Rd. This is in response to a recent increase in the number and activity of...
Proposed Amendments To Subordinate Local Laws
On 30 May 2024 Council resolved to propose amendments to three subordinate local laws. Submissions are now being sought on these proposed changes. 31 May 2024 - 10:34AM COOK SHIRE COUNCILPUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDED LOCAL LAWS On 30 May 2024, Cook Shire...
Discovery Festival Fireworks Exclusion Zone
Boat users are reminded that there will be an exclusion zone in place on Saturday 15 June 2024, for the Cooktown Discovery Festival Fireworks display 29 May 2024 - 02:29PM All boat users are reminded there is an exclusion zone on Saturday, 15 June from 5.30 pm-8.30...
Cooktown Lego Challenge
Construct your most imaginative Lego sculpture and compete for awesome prizes! 29 May 2024 - 10:43AM Gear up for an exciting adventure with our "Lego Challenge"! Designed for budding builders aged 5 and up, this event promises endless fun and creativity. Construct...
Get Crafty at the Cooktown Library
Suitable for children aged 5 and above, this hands-on event offers a variety of craft activities to spark creativity. 29 May 2024 - 10:38AM These school holidays, let your imagination run wild with "Get Crafty"! Suitable for...
Cut it Out! Community Collage Project
These school holidays, kids of all ages are invited to Cut it out at the Cooktown Library as part of our Community Collage Project 29 May 2024 - 10:38AM Unleash your creativity at the "Cut it out! Community Collage Project" this school holiday! Perfect for all ages,...
Scheduled Maintenance Works
Friday, 28 June for Laura Rodeo and Campdraft Weekend 27 May 2024 - 03:57PM Please be advised of upcoming maintenance works in the area. The tentative schedule, subject to favorable weather conditions, is as follows: Airport Access Road and Airport Carpark Line...
Discovery Festival Road Closures | June 2024
Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2024, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: 27 May 2024 - 02:06PM Please be advised that as part of the events,...
Festival of Small Halls is Coming to Cooktown
Enjoy performances by some of the finest folk and acoustic musicians from Australia and abroad. 23 May 2024 - 04:18PM Get ready, Cooktown! The Festival of Small Halls is bringing its magical musical tour to Cooktown’s Shire Hall on Thursday, 4 July 2024....
Cooktown Discovery Festival add special guest, Brian Nankervis to an exciting event line-up
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the Cooktown Discovery Festival, taking place from 14-16 June 2024. 23 May 2024 - 02:02PM Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the Cooktown Discovery Festival, taking place from 14-16 June 2024. An annual festival...
Temporary Closure William Daku Splash Park
23 May 2024 - 11:15AM Please be advised that the Cooktown Splash Park at William Daku Park will be closed for essential maintenance and resurfacing from Monday, 27 May and will reopen on Monday, 10 June 2024 at 8am. For any questions, queries or concerns about these...
Whalebone – Children’s Theatre and Bonus Workshop
A most excellent theatre adventure for the whole family, Whalebone by Jens Altheimer is full of quirky inventions and contraptions, gorgeous video animations, a pinch of circus and magically flying objects. Can we save our stories when the robots arrive? Performed by...