Media Releases
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Mother’s Day Morning Tea & Storytime at the Cooktown Library
Join us at the Cooktown Library for a very special Storytime event. 29 April 2024 - 10:56AM Families and carers of children 0-5 years of age are invited to join us as we read, sing, play, craft and create at a very special Mother's Day themed, First 5 Forever,...
Impound Vehicle Auction
Please be advised that a number of impounded vehicles are to be auctioned to the public at an event being held on Monday, 29 April 2024.
2024 Anzac Day Services
Acknowledge those who have fought and those who have died for our Country at one of the ANZAC Day services being held in Cooktown and Ayton. 24 April 2024 - 04:16PM Join us this Thursday, 25 April 2024 as we honor and remember our heroes with ANZAC Day Services being...
Drumbeat Rossville – Free Workshop Series
Learn and experience tribal drumming techniques, tell stories and build resilience through rhythm, connection and music with facilitator, Pasha Lynch Fun and interactive, group drumming has been known to be incredibly beneficial towards: Increasing emotional control...
Bounce Back Rossville
Get ready to bounce back and celebrate the spirit and resilience of Rossville! Join us for a fun, free and uplifting event dedicated to bringing our community together and showcasing the strength and special bonds of our community. Bounce Back Rossville is not just an...
Head to The Coen Muster Day
A fanstistic opportunity to connect with more than 20+ services in the one place! 14-15 May 2024! 22 April 2024 - 01:04PM
TMR Roadworks Notice
Wallaby Creek Bridge, Shiptons Flat Road 22 April 2024 - 09:46AM We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that they are about to start bridge inspections and maintenance on Wallaby Creek Bridge, Shiptons Flat Road. This is part of TMR’s...
Free Wildlife Art Workshop Series
Connect with nature and learn how to capture's its beauty by practising and improving your art skills with artists, Ross and Lainie Franzi. 19 April 2024 - 03:43PM Explore your creative side with the Cook Shire Council's Art Workshop Series! Over four sessions, you'll...
Dive Into Swim Squad
Starting again this April, get your little champion swimming like a pro at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. 19 April 2024 - 02:42PM Welcome to the Cooktown Swimming Pool's Learn to Swim Squad! Our program is specifically tailored for young swimmers aged 5 to 10, focusing...
Civil Works Update
18 - 26 April 2024 18 April 2024 - 09:55AM Council crews are busy at work, chipping away at the long and ever-growing list of works and repairs caused by the enduring (and super soggy) wet season. With the below works likely to continue into next week, please keep an...
Anzac Day Office Closures
Please be advised that a number of Council venues, services and facilities will be closed for the ANZAC Day public holiday 16 April 2024 - 03:37PM
Temporary Library Closure
Cooktown and Bloomfield Libraries on Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Survey and mapping of Cooktown water infrastructure
Please be advised that a contractor has been engaged to survey and map Cooktown's water infrastructure which will play an important role towards recording, maintaining and upgrading Council infrastructure. 10 April 2024 - 04:55PM The council has engaged a contractor...
Fresh faces, fresh ideas: Cook Shire welcomes its new council
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the official swearing-in of its newly elected Councillors at the Post-election meeting held today Tuesday, 9 April 2024. The ceremony, administered by CEO Brian Joiner, marked the commencement of their duties in serving the...
Dog owners encouraged to seize the opportunity to ‘spay the day’
Cook Shire Council is encouraging all dog owners to Spay the Day, with the final round of its successful desexing program for the 2023-24 financial year scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 30 April until Thursday, 2 May 2024. 05 April 2024 - 09:37AM Cook Shire...
Spay The Day with Free Dog Desexing this April – May
05 April 2024 - 02:29PM