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Cook Shire Council acknowledges the strong community interest in the Stay Another Day Rail Trail Boardwalk project and is pleased to provide the following update. This project is a community-led initiative located on Council-managed land. The development application,...
In celebration of National Reconciliation Week 2025, Cook Shire Council is proud to present a special Film Festival showcasing powerful First Nations storytelling on the big screen at Cooktown’s iconic Shire Hall. Running from Monday 26 May to Saturday 31 May, the...
Cook Shire Council is once again joining gardens across Australia and New Zealand in celebrating Botanic Gardens Week 2025, with a vibrant, weeklong program from 19 to 25 May at the iconic Cooktown Botanic Gardens. The celebration coincides with the 10th...
Cook Shire Council is rolling out a new bin-labelling program to improve waste management, reduce contamination and ensure fairness and consistency across the Shire. From 1 July 2025, only bins that have been officially labelled by Council will be collected a part of...
Male, brown and white Bull Mastiff crossbreed. Picked up Hope Street, Cooktown at 2:30pm Monday 20 July 2026. this dog is microchipped but not registered. If this dog belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm,...
Please be advised of a planned burn to take place near Mulligan Highway. Residents and motorists are advised that the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and Yuku Baja Muliku Rangers will be conducting planned burns within Annan River (Yuku Baja Muliku)...
Female, black with white markings, wolfhound crossbreed. Picked up Hope Street, Cooktown at 2:30pm Thursday 16 July 2026. If this dog belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof...
Access to Finch Bay has reopened, with the new boardwalk now ready for residents and visitors to use. The boardwalk structure provides a more accessible, stable and reliable route to the beach than the previous sand track. Designed to improve access for a wider range...