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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...
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...
Cook Shire Council has today adopted its 2026–27 Annual Budget, setting the direction for the year ahead by balancing rising operating costs with continued investment in local roads, essential services and community infrastructure. The budget supports the delivery of...
The 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival has wrapped up after a spectacular weekend of live music, community celebration, culture, creativity and good old-fashioned Cooktown hospitality, attracting record crowds from across the region and beyond. Across three...
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...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. The initial Term of this Register of pre-qualified suppliers (ROPS) is two (2) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) extensions of...
Black and white Brahman Cross Cow. Picked up at Helenvale on Tuesday 18 August 2026. If this cow 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 ownership is required for...
Black Brahman Cross Bull. Picked up at Helenvale on Tuesday 18 August 2026. If this bull 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 ownership is required for collection.