by Stephanie Hook | Jun 15, 2026 | News
The Australian Government is introducing AusAlert, a new national warning system designed to deliver emergency information directly to compatible mobile devices during disasters and other significant emergencies. The system is scheduled to go live on 1 October 2026,...
by Stephanie Hook | Jun 12, 2026 | News
More than 150 ideas from local students have been collected following Cook Shire Council’s interactive Spin Into Council activation at the 2026 Careers Expo, providing valuable insight into what young people would like to see in the future of their communities. Held...
by Stephanie Hook | Jun 11, 2026 | News
With visitor numbers set to increase across the region during the upcoming Discovery Festival, Laura long weekend and peak tourism season, residents and visitors are being reminded of a simple and affordable way to dispose of everyday household rubbish responsibly....
by Stephanie Hook | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Residents and visitors are encouraged to make reporting local issues easier than ever with the Snap Send Solve app. Whether it’s a pothole, damaged signage, illegal dumping, graffiti, overgrown vegetation on council land or another maintenance issue, Snap Send Solve...
by Stephanie Hook | Jun 8, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council will conduct a public auction of impounded vehicles on Monday 29 June 2026 at the Waste Transfer Station on MacMillan Street, Cooktown. Members of the public are invited to attend, with vehicle inspections available from 9.00am. The auction will...
