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Be Informed; Get Involved at Cook Shire’s Community Update Events

Be Informed; Get Involved at Cook Shire’s Community Update Events

Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce two casual and informal community update events being held at the Cooktown Shire Hall on Thursday 16 March and Saturday 18 March 2023. 02 March 2023 - 03:31 PM Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce two casual and...

Cook Shire Accepts Invitation of the Uluru Statement From the Heart

Cook Shire Accepts Invitation of the Uluru Statement From the Heart

Cook Shire Council passed a historic resolution at yesterday’s February Council Meeting, formally accepting the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. 01 March 2023 - 03:13PM Cook Shire Council passed a historic resolution at yesterday’s February Council...

Cook Shire Announces 2023 Australia Day Award Winners

Cook Shire Announces 2023 Australia Day Award Winners

Cook Shire Council is proud to recognise those who make a difference in their local community by presenting the 2023 Australia Day Award winners. The awards are held across local governments to celebrate outstanding contributions to community life and active...

Anzac Day Closures 2026

Anzac Day Closures 2026

Please be advised that the following Council offices, venues, and facilities will be closed out of respect for the Anzac Day Commemoration Services, April 25 2026.   COOKTOWN WORKS DEPOT CLOSED: as per regular hours.   WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS All facilities...

Update: Cooktown CCTV Project Progresses

Update: Cooktown CCTV Project Progresses

The Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative is progressing, with new signage now installed at key locations to inform residents and visitors that CCTV cameras are coming soon. The signs have been placed throughout areas that will be covered by the upcoming CCTV...

Electrical Upgrade at Bloomfield Oval – Date Updated

Electrical Upgrade at Bloomfield Oval – Date Updated

ELECTRICAL UPGRADE AT BLOOMFIELD OVAL - DATE CHANGED Please be advised that essential electrical upgrades will take place at Gordon Hickling Oval on Tuesday 19 May - Wednesday 20 May 2026. These works are necessary to improve the reliability and safety of the...