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Cook Shire Council is calling on artists, creatives and cultural organisations to bring their ideas to life, with Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) opening on Thursday 29 January 2026. Eligible arts and cultural organisations, groups and individuals...
Cook Shire Council recognised outstanding service, leadership and community contribution at the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, held at the Cooktown Shire Hall on Monday 26 January 2026. The ceremony brought together residents, families and...
Cook Shire Council is proud to announce Professor Peter Timms as the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, as the community comes together to celebrate the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026 in Cooktown. Professor Timms is a nationally...
Cook Shire Council has today introduced new wheelie bin compliance standards to ensure all bins used across the Shire are built to withstand Cooktown’s intense UV, heat and humidity. Effective immediately, Council will only approve and label wheelie bins that comply...
The Cooktown waterfront was buzzing with excitement on Thursday afternoon as young anglers lined the banks for another successful Blue Lures Fishing Competition. A total of 40 young people registered for the event, with 55 participants and family members joining in...
Make a splash these school holidays with Splash N’ Play at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. Running every Tuesday and Thursday during the June–July school holidays, Splash N’ Play is all about keeping kids active, social and having fun in the water. From pool games and...
Cook Shire Libraries are set to bring colour, creativity and culture to the June–July school holidays with a vibrant program of hands-on activities across Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield. Running over two weeks, the sessions will include craft, storytelling-style...
Free School Holiday Fun Returns to Coen! Get ready for a week of free fun, games and activities these school holidays in Coen! From Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July, children and families can enjoy a fantastic lineup of activities including library fun, soccer,...