by Kristina Olsen | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Public Notices
Ayton Library – Public Toilet Closure Cook Shire Council advises that the public toilet located at the Ayton Library is closed until further notice due to required plumbing repair works. The facility will remain closed while repairs are carried out to ensure the...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Cooktown’s young people will have a new place to hang out, get active and have fun after school, with CDCC contracted to deliver an after-school youth program for youth aged 10-17 years throughout Term 1. Commencing Tuesday 3 February until Thursday 2 April, the...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council acknowledges that access to childcare has been a long-standing concern for families across the Shire, particularly in Cooktown and Lakeland. Currently, childcare availability remains limited across the region, with no formal services available for...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 30, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council has completed a further review of the recently installed traffic calming device at the Ida Street and May Street intersection, informed by community feedback, operational experience and relevant traffic management guidance. The original decision to...
by Kristina Olsen | Jan 29, 2026 | Media Releases, News
Cook Shire Council is calling on artists, creatives and cultural organisations to bring their ideas to life, with Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) opening on Thursday 29 January 2026. Eligible arts and cultural organisations, groups and individuals...
