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Cook Shire Council is taking an innovative approach to tackling water loss... Danny the leak detection dog and his handler set to arrive in the region this May, bringing technology typically used in major city networks to remote communities. “This is the kind of...
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Designed to be more vibrant,...
Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to help shape the region’s future disaster preparedness, with a series of community workshops taking place this April. The sessions will directly inform new local disaster plans tailored to the unique risks, challenges and...
Cooktown is gearing up for a party, with ARIA-nominated, multi-platinum Australian band Kingswood locked in to headline the 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival in a free Saturday night concert. As part of their 2026 national Midnight Mavericks tour, Kingswood will take...
Young gardeners got their hands dirty this week as around 20 children took part in the popular Pot Up a Plant workshop at the Cooktown Botanic Gardens Nursery as part of Botanic Gardens Week 2026. The hands-on afternoon session gave participants the opportunity to...
Looking for something fun to do after school in Cooktown this June? The Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures Fishing Competition is returning to Cooktown for an afternoon packed with fishing, prizes, giveaways, and a free BBQ. Young people aged 8–17 years are invited to...
Live Music Takes Over Charlotte Street for the Cooktown Discovery Festival Busking Competition The sound of live music, street performance and crowd applause will fill the heart of Cooktown this June as the Cooktown Post Office Busking Competition returns to the...
Works along the Finch Bay section of the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project are progressing well, with several key milestones now completed. To date: The existing sand ladder has been removed Installation of new boardwalk materials is currently underway Kerb...