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Cook Shire Council has adopted a practical and financially disciplined 2025–26 Budget, prioritising essential service delivery and asset maintenance while recognising the ongoing economic challenges and limited capacity to generate own-source revenue. With a modest...
Cook Shire Council is inviting tenders for the purchase of four parcels of undeveloped freehold land within Cooktown, signalling a proactive step toward encouraging economic development, residential growth, and community revitalisation. The land, located on Boundary...
Hundreds of locals and visitors gathered in Cooktown over the weekend for the 46th annual Cooktown Discovery Festival, celebrating the region’s rich culture, community spirit, and place in Australian history as the site of the first recorded act of reconciliation...
Cook Shire Council has temporarily closed access to the new boardwalk along the Rail Trail in the interest of public safety, as the structure has not yet received final building certification. The opening date was announced without prior consultation with Council, and...
The community is being advised of a special Council meeting for the purpose of adopting councils 26—27 Annual Budget. Matters to be tabled at this meeting are considered confidential under Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, this meeting will occur 9...
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...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Splash Park will be closed on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 6:30am to 12:00pm for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding while these works take place.
Works associated with the Scenic Rim Walking Trail project, including the new path and access improvements at Finch Bay, are progressing through the final stages of delivery, with final inspections and project completion activities currently underway. As a result, the...