Media Releases
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Nature’s Powerhouse Celebrates the Lunar New Year
22 June 2023 - 10:09AM There was plenty of laughter, lots of Lunar New Year wishes and a viral Tik Tok chop stick hack, when Nature's Powerhouse kicked off a new special dining series of events with a sumptuous Chinese banquet. Crowd favourites from the menu included...
Public Holiday Office Closures
Please be advised that the following Council offices and venues will be closed on Thursday 26 January 2023 for the Australia Day Public Holiday 22 June 2023 - 10:05AM
2023 Laura Rodeo Public Holiday Gazetted By State
21 June 2023 - 01:05PM We are delighted to confirm that the Show Day Public Holiday for Cook Shire this year has been approved for Friday 23 June 2023, to align with the Laura Campdraft, Rodeo and Races Weekend. Show holidays are public holidays appointed in...
Laura Rodeo and Races Public Holiday Hours
15 June 2023 - 11:31AM
Discovery Festival Road Closures
06 June 2023 - 09:39AM Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2023, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: Please be advised that as part of the events,...
Cooktown Boat Ramp Restricted Access
Access to the Cooktown Boat Ramp is restricted while roadworks continue for the Charlotte Street Stage 5 upgrade. 03 July 2023 - 02:35PM While the Cooktown Boat Ramp is not officially closed, boat users are asked to avoid the Cooktown Boat Ramp where possible as...
Part Closure Of Cooktown Boat Ramp
30 May 2023 - 11:28AM Please be advised that due to construction works at the Cooktown Wharf area, there will be a part closure of the Cooktown Boat Ramp in place from 6am Monday 5 June 2023 until 6 pm Friday 9 June 2023. Please be advised that due...
Update Roadworks Mcleod River Bridge
29 May 2023 - 12:54PM Please be advised of roadworks on McLeod River bridge on the Mulligan Highway from Thursday 1 June 2023. THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2023 We have been advised by the Department of Transport and Roads that due to weather conditions, planned...
31 May Special Council Meeting
26 May 2023 - 02:16PM Under Section 258 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9am on Wednesday 31 May 2023 at Council's Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux...
Cook Shire Council Adopts its Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (Rap)
Ahead of Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June), Cook Shire Council has made formal its continued commitment to Reconciliation by adopting its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). 26 May 2023 - 10:10AM Cook Shire Council has made formal its continued commitment to...
Cooktown Botanic Gardens Open Day
Learn and rediscover the history, heritage and horticulture of the Cooktown Botanic Gardens as we celebrate Botanic Gardens Day with a fun-filled day of free, family friendly, music, activities, tours and events. 22 May 2023 - 08:17AM Rediscover the magic of Cooktown...
Friday Storytime Events
Alternate Fridays at Bloomfield Library and Cooktown Shire Hall 15 May 2023 - 05:00PM
Safety, Fishing and Tourism Key Priorities as Upgrades to Cooktown Wharf Area Commence
Cook Shire Council commenced highly anticipated upgrade works to the area connecting the Cooktown Wharf, boat ramp and waterfront this week as part of Stage 5 of the Revitalisation of Charlotte Street project. 15 MAY 2023- 10:49PM Cook Shire Council commenced highly...
Storytime With Art at the Cooktown Library
Every Wednesday until 21 June 2023 11 May 2023 - 04:56PM
Mums and Bubs Yoga
Dads and careers welcome too! 11 May 2023 - 03:50PM
Special Storytime & Mother’s Day Morning Tea
Join us for a very special Storytime and Mother's Day morning tea event at the Cooktown Library, on Wednesday 10 May 2023 05 May 2023 - 04:23PM