by Kristina Olsen | Jul 17, 2026 | News
Access to Finch Bay has reopened, with the new boardwalk now ready for residents and visitors to use. The boardwalk structure provides a more accessible, stable and reliable route to the beach than the previous sand track. Designed to improve access for a wider range...
by Kristina Olsen | Jul 17, 2026 | News
Important upgrade works at Cooktown Swimming Pool will begin on Friday 24 July 2026, requiring the pool to close temporarily. The first stage will involve upgrading the pool’s chlorination system. Subject to the works progressing as planned and the system being...
by Kristina Olsen | Jul 14, 2026 | Public Notices
Please be advised that specialist contractors will commence maintenance pruning of the large mango trees located on the corner of Charlotte and Adelaide Streets, opposite the Sovereign Resort Hotel, from Monday 20 July, 2026. The works involve a significant crown...
by Kristina Olsen | Jul 6, 2026 | News
Community drop-in sessions announced as Cook Shire’s Childcare Business Case enters its final stage of consultation. Community members are being encouraged to take one final opportunity to help shape the future of childcare in Cooktown and surrounding...
by Kristina Olsen | Jun 30, 2026 | News
Developers of the new IGA supermarket have notified Council of planned controlled minor blasting works at the construction site on the corner of Charlotte and Walker Streets, Cooktown. The controlled blast is expected to occur later this week or early next week as...
