Media Releases
Stay updated on Cook Shire Media Releases.
Pre-cyclone Clean Up
18 November 2023 - 03:39PM Pre-Cyclone Clean Up Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to clear your yard of items that can cause serious damage in the event of a cyclone. All Cook Shire Waste Transfer Stations will be receiving pre-sorted domestic waste on the...
Bloomfield Council meeting and community meet and greet
Council Offers Financial Incentives to Boost Housing Growth in Cook Shire
Cook Shire Council has adopted a proactive new policy aimed at increasing housing developments and new home builds in the region. 15 August COOKTOWN Cook Shire Council has adopted a proactive new policy aimed at increasing housing developments and new home builds in...
Vehicle Auction
26 July 2023 - 09:07AM
Cooktown Boat Ramp Closed
Cook Shire Adopts Responsible 2023-24 Budget
Cook Shire councillors adopted a responsible budget aimed at keeping costs low for ratepayers and reducing excess spending at a special meeting on 27 June 2023. 03 July 2023 - 02:30PM The 2023-24 budget took into account the current economic climate with escalating...
Special Meeting
28 June 2023 - 11:11AM
Community Update Events March 2023
Be informed, get involved: Join us for a cuppa and a chat at one of our Community Update Events. 22 June 2023 - 10:15AM Are you looking for ways to stay informed about what's happening in your local community? Then pop in and join us for a cuppa and a chat at our...
Cooktown Library School Holiday Activities
22 June 2023 - 10:41AM
Hazard Reduction Burns July 2023
22 June 2023 - 10:37AM
Free, Superpowered Family Fun
Take part in interactive art projects designed by four Australian artists Kaylene Whiskey (Yankunytjatjara people), Tony Albert (Girramay/ Yidinyji/Kuku Yalanji peoples), Gordon Hookey (Waanyi people) and Vincent Namatjira (Western Aranda people) When Superpowered on...
Family Fun Day | Easter in Ayton
Join us for a fun, FREE morning of egg-citing Easter activities and festivities! 22 June 2023 - 10:33AM
School Holiday Fun – 3d Pen Art Workshops
22 June 2023 - 10:27AM Expert instructors will guide your child through the exciting world of 3D printing, where they can bring their wildest imaginations to life. Limited spots available, so book your tickets now and watch your child's ideas take shape!...
Journey to India at Nature’s Powerhouse
Nature's Powerhouse is bringing the colours and flavours of India to Cooktown this March for the last in their special dining event series. 22 June 2023 - 10:26AM
2023 Australia Day Awards
The community is invited to reflect, respect and celebrate this Australia Day at the Cooktown Shire Hall at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony and community morning tea 22 June 2023 - 10:12AM Join us and special guest, Australia Day Ambassador and Queensland's 2022...
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at Nature’s Powerhouse
You're invited to join us for a very special NAIDOC Week celebration. 22 June 2023 - 10:11AM