by Stephanie Hook | Mar 19, 2026 | News
Council advises that the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station (WTS) is now open and will remain open until 1:00pm today, Thursday 19 March 2026. After this time, the facility will close to allow staff to return home and prepare their own properties ahead of the approaching...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 18, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes provides an important community update as Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to make landfall in the northern part of Cook Shire, near Coen and Portland Roads. For residents in Coen and surrounding communities, now is the time to act....
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 18, 2026 | News
Northern Cape Region Council advises people in the council area to PREPARE NOW for Tropical Cyclone Narelle that is moving slowly towards the Southeast Queensland coast. For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance, contact SES on 132500,...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 17, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes has provided the following video update regarding Tropical Low 34U and the potential for cyclone development in the coming days. While the system is currently in its early stages and remains some distance from the Queensland coast,...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 17, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is offering a range of surplus items for sale via an upcoming online auction hosted by Nasco Ag & Industrial Auctions. The auction features a variety of machinery and equipment located in Cooktown, including: 3 small tip trucks FUSO Canter 715...