by Kristina Olsen | Mar 3, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council advises that the Cooktown Splash Park is closed until Wednesday 5 March due to significant system blockages caused by a significant quantity of small, styrofoam-coloured beads. A significant quantity of small, candy-coloured styrofoam beads and...
by Kristina Olsen | Mar 3, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council met with senior representatives from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) on Friday 27 February 2026 to receive a formal update on the redevelopment of the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS), a $200 million Queensland...
by Kristina Olsen | Mar 3, 2026 | News, Public Notices
Due to unforseen circumstances, Cook Shire Council advises the Lakeland community and visitors that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will be closed today. Council is working to minimise disruption and will provide an update as soon as the facility is able to...
by Kristina Olsen | Mar 3, 2026 | News
A guide to checking river crossings across Cook Shire With wet weather affecting parts of the region, many residents and travellers rely on river gauge data to monitor crossing conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) provides real-time river height information...
by Kristina Olsen | Mar 3, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is once again calling on the community to stand together following a significant and deeply disappointing spree of vandalism across multiple public facilities in Cooktown. The latest damage bill is currently estimated at approximately $15,000 with...
