by Kristina Olsen | Jun 2, 2025 | News
Cooktown is set to receive a major boost in disaster preparedness and community infrastructure, with funding now secured for the construction of a brand-new Resilience and Learning Hub. The project, led by Cook Shire Council, will deliver a purpose-built facility that...
by Kristina Olsen | May 30, 2025 | Media Releases
Cook Shire Council has temporarily closed access to the new boardwalk along the Rail Trail in the interest of public safety, as the structure has not yet received final building certification. The opening date was announced without prior consultation with Council, and...
by Kristina Olsen | May 29, 2025 | Media Releases
Cook Shire Council acknowledges the strong community interest in the Stay Another Day Rail Trail Boardwalk project and is pleased to provide the following update. This project is a community-led initiative located on Council-managed land. The development application,...
by Kristina Olsen | May 28, 2025 | News
The Festival of Small Halls is making its highly-anticipated return to Cooktown, and this year we have the honour of launching the Winter Tour 2025 right here on Wednesday 2 July! Following the success and community buzz of last year’s event Festival of Small Halls...
by Kristina Olsen | May 14, 2025 | News
Cook Shire Council invites you to join us for a special week of cinema celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2025, with a series of free evening screenings at Cooktown Shire Hall. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “Bridging Now to Next,” is a...
