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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...
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...
This October, the cemetery will once again become the stage for an atmospheric journey through Cooktown’s rich and colourful history, with local stories brought to life through theatre, music and performance, and tickets are now on sale! For the third year in a row,...
Three Opera Queensland performers sing into handheld microphones on stage, smiling and gesturing beneath vibrant pink and orange lighting.
Far North Queensland has no shortage of stories to tell, and this October, some of the region’s best will be screening right here in Cooktown! The 2025 Understory Film Festival finalist selection brings together 24 outstanding short films created across Far North...
Cook Shire Council offices, facilities and venues listed below will be closed for the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 5 October 2026. The following facilities will be closed: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot Cook Shire Libraries...