by Kristina Olsen | Jan 31, 2025 | Media Releases, News
Cook Shire Libraries are celebrating Love your Library Month this February, inviting the community to rediscover their local library and all the services it offers. The month-long celebration will feature exciting events, including a colouring-in competition, a...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 26, 2025 | Media Releases, News
Community spirit, resilience, and outstanding achievements were celebrated at Cook Shire Council’s Australia Day Awards event. Australia Day Ambassador Kevin Hughes BM OAM joined the celebrations, sharing his inspiring journey of service and resilience. Mayor Robyn...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 20, 2025 | Media Releases, News
Cook Shire Council is delighted to announce Kevin Hughes BM OAM as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador. Mr Hughes, (pictured left) a distinguished veteran and passionate advocate for environmental conservation, will join us on 26 January for our Australia Day Awards....
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 16, 2025 | News
The long-anticipated moment has arrived: Big Betty, Cooktown Botanic Gardens’ Amorphophallus titanum (Titan Arum), has bloomed for the first time in history. Standing tall at an impressive 1.2 meters, this rare and magnificent event has drawn excitement from...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 10, 2025 | News
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the continuation of maintenance works on Bloomfield Road to enhance road safety and accessibility. Upcoming works: Start date: Monday 13 January 2025 Scope of works: Aurovale Area: Approximately 1 km of patching near Aurovale...
