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Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative, delivering enhanced safety and security infrastructure across some of Cooktown's most popular public spaces. The project has seen the installation of new...
Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to search their homes for old batteries as Council launches the Battery Round-Up Challenge, a fun community initiative rewarding people for recycling batteries safely instead of throwing them in the bin. Running from 7...
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...
We know many locals rely on the Cooktown Gym as part of their regular routine. On Thursday 1 October, the gym will be temporarily closed from 8am to midday while scheduled maintenance is carried out. The work will help keep the facility in good condition for everyone...
We know families enjoy the splash park, especially during the school holidays. Unfortunately, it’s closed until further notice following a contamination incident. Our team is working as quickly as possible to clean the system and test the water. We’ll reopen the park...
Make this Christmas a little more local. Cook Shire Council is inviting local stallholders, craftspeople and artisans to be part of the Twilight Christmas Markets at Sunset with Santa, held at William Daku Park on Saturday 5 December 2026. As families gather for an...
There’s a lot you can do with a couple of hours after school. Make something. Learn something. Have a laugh. Try something new. Maybe even discover you’re surprisingly good at juggling. Play and Yarn – Activities for Kids is an eight-week after-school program coming...