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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...
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...
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...
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...
What happens when nature goes completely off script? Explore the fascinating science of our natural world, human resilience and what helps us adapt when the unexpected happens. Cooktown is about to find out when one of Australia’s best-known and most-loved science...
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...
The wait is nearly over! After a few weeks closed, the Cooktown Swimming Pool is getting ready to welcome the community back — and what better way to reopen than with a BIG day of free fun! On Saturday 19 September, the Cooktown Swimming Pool will officially reopen...
Free afternoon workshop, live local music and a whole lot of country fun are coming to the Cooktown Shire Hall. Dust off your dancing boots and get ready to kick up your heels — Bootz n Beatz is bringing a foot-stomping night of line dancing, live music and country...