by Kristina Olsen | Apr 30, 2026 | Media Releases, News
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Visit the new site Designed to be...
by Kristina Olsen | Apr 23, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is seeking to connect with local catering providers as we look to expand our pool of catering services across the region. Council regularly requires catering for a range of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and community-focused activities....
by Kristina Olsen | Apr 21, 2026 | News
The community is being advised that construction works for the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project will commence in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens (Gallop Botanic Reserve) from Monday 4 May 2026. These works will restore and upgrade sections of the walking...
by Kristina Olsen | Apr 16, 2026 | News
Continuing our commitment to improving animal welfare and community safety in Coen, a visiting veterinarian is set to deliver free services next Wednesday and Thursday (22 & 23 April 2026) as part of the Healthy Dogs program. Funded through the Healthy Dogs,...
by Kristina Olsen | Apr 16, 2026 | News
Cook Shire primary producers impacted by the recent Tropical Cyclone Narelle and flooding event are now eligible for disaster recovery grants and loans through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The disaster recovery grants and loans...
