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...
Spin into Council and win at the Cooktown Careers Expo
Parents, carers and teachers are encouraged to help young people make the most of this year's Cooktown Careers Expo, proudly hosted by Cooktown P-12 State School, by attending and exploring the wide range of career pathways, training opportunities and local employers...
Cooktown chalk workshops these school holidays
Cooktown Resilience through Chalk Workshops at the Skate Park. Colour, creativity and community connection will take over the Cooktown Skate Park this July with two free Chalk Workshops designed to bring people together through art, fun and resilience-building...
Catbird Theatre bringing puppets, poetry and performance to Cooktown these school holidays
Community members, families and young people are invited to enjoy two days of imaginative theatre and creative workshops this July as Catbird Theatre visits Cooktown for a special school holiday program. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Catbird Theatre creates original...
Cook Shire set for action-packed June/July school holiday program
Cook Shire is set for a vibrant and action-packed school holiday period, with a wide range of free and low-cost activities running across Cooktown, Coen, Laura, Lakeland and Bloomfield from 29 June to 10 July 2026. Families can look forward to two weeks of fun,...