by Stephanie Hook | Mar 17, 2026 | News
Unfortunately, the St Patrick’s Day Jig scheduled for Saturday 21 March at the Cooktown Shire Hall has been cancelled. While the luck of the Irish is legendary, it seems it doesn’t always stretch to the tropics. Due to the unpredictable weather event affecting parts...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 12, 2026 | Public Notices
Council advises that the local swimming pool will be closed on Monday 16 March from 8:30am to 3:00pm due to the Endeavour Christian College Swimming Carnival. The pool will reopen to the public from 3:00pm and resume normal operating hours thereafter. We appreciate...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 12, 2026 | News
Families across Cook Shire will have plenty of opportunities to get active, creative and connected these April school holidays, with a wide range of free activities planned for children and young people across the region. Cook Shire Council has partnered with local...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 11, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council wishes to inform residents and visitors of the operating hours for Council offices and facilities during the upcoming Easter long weekend. A number of Council offices, depots, and facilities will be closed from Friday, 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)...
by Stephanie Hook | Mar 10, 2026 | Public Notices
*UPDATE* The Cooktown Swimming Pool has reopening as of 1 PM, Tuesday 10 March 2026, Council advises that The Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed this morning, Tuesday 10 March 2026, until further notice due to maintenance. The pool is likely to reopen this...
