by Stephanie Hook | Jan 23, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is encouraging local performers and community fundraising groups to register their interest in being involved in Council-run events throughout the year. As part of ongoing efforts to support local talent and community initiatives, Council is...
by Stephanie Hook | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is calling on community members to help shape the 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival. Community members are invited to join the Festival Family, a collaborative group that will contribute fresh ideas and contribute towards the programming of this...
by Stephanie Hook | Jan 20, 2026 | News
The Coen community is invited to enjoy a fun night out at Coen Town Hall with a screening of Wicked: For Good on Friday 30 January. Gates will open at 6:00pm, with the movie starting at 6:30pm. Free popcorn will be available for all attendees, making it a relaxed and...
by Stephanie Hook | Jan 19, 2026 | News
Cook Shire Council is advising the community that further works are required as part of the air-conditioning upgrade at the Cooktown Events Centre Gym. To allow these works to be completed, the gym’s air-conditioning system will be shut down again from Monday 19...
by Stephanie Hook | Jan 15, 2026 | News
Cooktown is set to welcome passengers and crew from the Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship on Friday 16 January 2026, weather permitting. The ship has 496 passengers and 365 crew on board, with the first tender scheduled to arrive at the Cooktown Wharf at 12pm, bringing...
