by Kristina Olsen | Jan 23, 2026 | News
With more rain forecast for the Cook Shire, Council is providing an update on the status of flood cameras across the region and reminding residents and visitors to check conditions before travelling. Oaky Creek Road Causeway (Endeavour Valley Road)The flood camera at...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 19, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council acknowledges community concerns regarding the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station (WTS) not currently being open on Saturdays and appreciates the community’s patience and understanding. Council has recently resumed management of the Lakeland WTS. During...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 15, 2026 | Media Releases, News
Cook Shire Council is proud to announce Professor Peter Timms as the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, as the community comes together to celebrate the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026 in Cooktown. Professor Timms is a nationally...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 13, 2026 | News
As we move through the wet season in Far North Tropical Queensland, Cook Shire Council is reminding residents, property owners and visitors to be aware of melioidosis, a rare but potentially serious bacterial infection that occurs naturally in soil and water across...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 9, 2026 | News
Free sandbags are now available to residents in Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Bloomfield and Helenvale as a low pressure system off the coast is forecast to bring rain and thunderstorms to Far North Queensland and Australia’s northern coastline. Cooktown residents...
