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Cook Shire Council has today adopted its 2026–27 Annual Budget, setting the direction for the year ahead by balancing rising operating costs with continued investment in local roads, essential services and community infrastructure. The budget supports the delivery of...
The 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival has wrapped up after a spectacular weekend of live music, community celebration, culture, creativity and good old-fashioned Cooktown hospitality, attracting record crowds from across the region and beyond. Across three...
Cook Shire Council is taking an innovative approach to tackling water loss... Danny the leak detection dog and his handler set to arrive in the region this May, bringing technology typically used in major city networks to remote communities. “This is the kind of...
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Designed to be more vibrant,...
RADF funded artworks at the CCAA sculpture garden opening.
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
An Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Desert Rose will be visiting Cooktown soon. Australian Government Mobile Service Centres travel to rural and regional communities to provide community members with information and access to government services. They offer...
Webber Esplanade closed 12.30pm–1.30pm Monday 21 September Webber Esplanade, between Charlotte Street and Sherrin Esplanade, will be temporarily closed from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Monday 21 September for the Cardiac Challenge. Local access will be maintained under...