RADF funded artworks at the CCAA sculpture garden opening.
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Big questions, brilliant answers: Dr Karl is coming to Cooktown
What happens when nature goes completely off script? Explore the fascinating science of our natural world, human resilience and what helps us adapt when the unexpected happens. Cooktown is about to find out when one of Australia’s best-known and most-loved science...
New CCTV Network enhances safety along Cooktown Waterfront
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative, delivering enhanced safety and security infrastructure across some of Cooktown's most popular public spaces. The project has seen the installation of new...
Round up your old batteries and win!
Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to search their homes for old batteries as Council launches the Battery Round-Up Challenge, a fun community initiative rewarding people for recycling batteries safely instead of throwing them in the bin. Running from 7...
Understory Film Festival: FNQ filmmakers take the spotlight
Far North Queensland has no shortage of stories to tell, and this October, some of the region’s best will be screening right here in Cooktown! The 2025 Understory Film Festival finalist selection brings together 24 outstanding short films created across Far North...
King’s Birthday public holiday closures
Cook Shire Council offices, facilities and venues listed below will be closed for the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 5 October 2026. The following facilities will be closed: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot Cook Shire Libraries...
Impound 1201
Male dog, brown Shar Pei crossbreed. Picked up on Pride Street, Cooktown at 6:30am on Thursday 3 September 2026 If this dog belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof of...
Have your say on Cooktown’s residential future
Cook Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape planning for more housing and future residential growth in Cooktown, with consultation now open for the Cooktown Residential Masterplan. The project is looking at how future housing could be supported by the...