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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...
Handrails are being installed on the Finch Bay beach access track, with works starting today. The installation is expected to take approximately three to four days, weather permitting. Finch Bay access will remain open to the public throughout the works, with crew in...
Grab your creative spirit and come along for a series of free Women’s Creative Recovery Workshops, bringing women together to create, connect and unwind. The workshops will provide a welcoming space to explore arts and crafts while supporting recovery, wellbeing,...
Please be advised that the Windyloo at Coen Bend is closed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Cook Shire’s Stronger Together Community Choir is back this August, with a free weekend of singing, choir leadership and community connection in Cooktown. Held at the Cooktown Events Centre on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, the workshop weekend will bring new and...