Effective 8 July 2024, the Laura Waste Transfer Station will transition from an unmanned, 24/7 operation to a managed service with specific operating hours. 27 June 2024 - 14:18PM Effective 8 July 2024, the Laura Waste Transfer Station will transition from an...
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Cooktown Discovery Festival Triumphs: A Vibrant Celebration of Resilience and Culture
Cooktown Discovery Festival held 14-16 June 2024, has concluded with resounding success, celebrating the rich history, adventure, and culture of Cooktown and Cape York. 19 June 2024 - 10:01AM Cooktown Discovery Festival held 14-16 June 2024, has concluded with...
Cooktown Discovery Festival add special guest, Brian Nankervis to an exciting event line-up
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the Cooktown Discovery Festival, taking place from 14-16 June 2024. 23 May 2024 - 02:02PM Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the Cooktown Discovery Festival, taking place from 14-16 June 2024. An annual festival...
Cook Shire unlocks $920k in funding to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
Cook Shire Council welcomes $920,000 in funding from the Australian Government to support critical conservation projects outlined in our Reef Action Plan. 22 May 2024 - 02:56PM Cook Shire Council welcomes $920,000 in funding from the Australian Government to support...
Lakeland Housing Infrastructure Project – Survey & Investigation Works
Lakeland community are being advised that consultants engaged by Council will soon commence survey and geotechnical investigation works as part of the Lakeland Housing Infrastructure Project. What to expect: Survey works will take place across the Lakeland area and...
Rossville Family Fun Day set to bring community together these school holidays
Families in Rossville are invited to come together for a free day of fun, connection, and activities at the upcoming Rossville Family Fun Day on Tuesday 14 April 2026. Families in Rossville are invited to come together for a free day of fun, connection, and activities...
Creative business workshops coming to Cooktown
Local creatives, artists and small business owners are invited to take part in two upcoming workshops designed to build confidence and skills in social media and marketing. Held across Saturday 11 April and Sunday 12 April 2026, the Creative Business Workshops will...
Bloomfield / Ayton community invited to shape local recovery and resilience
Bloomfield/ Ayton residents are being invited to take part in an upcoming community recovery and resilience meeting, providing an opportunity to reflect on recent wet season events and help plan for the future. Facilitated by Cook Shire Council’s Community Recovery...



