In a proactive step towards enhancing community resilience and accountability, Cook Shire Council has announced the engagement of Strategic Disaster Solutions, an esteemed external consultancy, to conduct a thorough review and develop an action report on the council's...
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Fresh faces, fresh ideas: Cook Shire welcomes its new council
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the official swearing-in of its newly elected Councillors at the Post-election meeting held today Tuesday, 9 April 2024. The ceremony, administered by CEO Brian Joiner, marked the commencement of their duties in serving the...
Dog owners encouraged to seize the opportunity to ‘spay the day’
Cook Shire Council is encouraging all dog owners to Spay the Day, with the final round of its successful desexing program for the 2023-24 financial year scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 30 April until Thursday, 2 May 2024. 05 April 2024 - 09:37AM Cook Shire...
Council unveils two new grants targeting safer communities and environmental innovation
Cook Shire is pleased to announce the launch of two new funding opportunities aimed at bolstering community security and fostering environmental innovation within the region. 27 March 2024 - 03:07PM The Cook Shire Security Upgrade...
Public Notice: Upcoming footpath construction works
Please be advises that footpath construction works will commence from Monday 1 June 2026 on Garden Street, between Ida Street and Charles Street. The works will be carried out by an external contractor and are funded through savings from the School Transport...
May Moment with the Mayor
Mayor Robyn Holmes shares an update from this week’s Council meeting, covering the adoption of the 2026–27 Community Budget Insights Report, community priorities, fees and charges, grant funding and Council’s ongoing financial management. The update highlights key...
June 2026: Roads Ahead
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Community voices help shape 2026–27 Budget planning
Council has formally endorsed and published the 2026–27 Budget Consultation Community Insights Report following this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting, marking Cook Shire Council’s most successful budget engagement process to date. More than 115 residents from across...



