Cook Shire Council is announcing key operational changes at Cooktown’s Mt Tully Green Waste Facility.
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AMOR to captivate audiences at Cooktown Shire Hall
Cook Shire Council and JUTE Theatre Company are pleased to welcome Amor by D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective to the Cooktown Shire Hall for a one-show-only special event. The newest production from D.I.V.E. - the award-winning multi-lingual contemporary theatre company...
Council Adopts 2024-25 Budget: A Strategic Pathway to Sustainability and Growth
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the adoption of the 2024-25 Budget, a comprehensive financial plan designed to uphold essential services, support community development, and ensure the sustainable growth of the Shire. 18 July 2024 - 03:58PM Cook Shire Council...
Tackling Illegal Dumping: Changes in Operations at Laura and Lakeland Waste Transfer Stations
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...
Free mulch giveaway returns for a full week
Free mulch will be back with residents able to collect mulch throughout an entire week this July. The giveaway will take place at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station during normal operating hours from Tuesday 14 July for a whole week. Residents are encouraged to take...
First 5 Forever Storytime Returns for Term 3
Get ready for another term of stories, songs, smiles and fun as First 5 Forever Storytime returns for Term 3! Designed for children aged 0–5 years, Storytime is a fun-filled session where little ones can sing, listen to stories, explore books, play and learn in a...
Planned Controlled Blasting – IGA Construction Site
Developers of the new IGA supermarket have notified Council of planned controlled minor blasting works at the construction site on the corner of Charlotte and Walker Streets, Cooktown. The controlled blast is expected to occur later this week or early next week as...
Cook Shire Council adopts 2026–27 Budget focused on community priorities
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...