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Cook Shire Council commenced highly anticipated upgrade works to the area connecting the Cooktown Wharf, boat ramp and waterfront this week as part of Stage 5 of the Revitalisation of Charlotte Street project. 15 MAY 2023- 10:49PM Cook Shire Council commenced highly...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that the 2023 Cooktown Discovery Festival will be held from 16-18 June. 14 MARCH 2023 - 11:57AM Cook Shire Mayor, Peter Scott is looking forward to the upcoming festival, stating, "The Cooktown Discovery Festival is a...
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 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...
Young gardeners got their hands dirty this week as around 20 children took part in the popular Pot Up a Plant workshop at the Cooktown Botanic Gardens Nursery as part of Botanic Gardens Week 2026. The hands-on afternoon session gave participants the opportunity to...
Looking for something fun to do after school in Cooktown this June? The Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures Fishing Competition is returning to Cooktown for an afternoon packed with fishing, prizes, giveaways, and a free BBQ. Young people aged 8–17 years are invited to...
Live Music Takes Over Charlotte Street for the Cooktown Discovery Festival Busking Competition The sound of live music, street performance and crowd applause will fill the heart of Cooktown this June as the Cooktown Post Office Busking Competition returns to the...
Works along the Finch Bay section of the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project are progressing well, with several key milestones now completed. To date: The existing sand ladder has been removed Installation of new boardwalk materials is currently underway Kerb...