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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...
Cook Shire Council has launched its new self-serve water stations in Cooktown and Coen. The bright royal blue stations are easy to spot, simple to use, and will make it easier for businesses, residents, and visitors to access clean drinking water. Mayor Robyn Holmes...
Get ready for an unmissable weekend of history, adventure, and entertainment as the 46th annual Cooktown Discovery Festival returns from 20-22 June 2025. This iconic festival brings together locals and visitors to celebrate Cooktown’s rich heritage, culture, and...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Critical thinking was on the agenda at Cooktown Library last week as community members of all ages came together for the Truth Be Told misinformation and disinformation session. With 20 attendees at the free session, including members of the 60s and Better Group...
Grab your little pirates and prepare for a morning of stories, songs and seaside adventure when Pirate Playtime drops anchor at Cooktown Library. Families with children aged 0–5 years are invited to climb aboard the library's Musical Ship on Wednesday 16 September for...
Missing your weekly aqua aerobics class? Waterless Workouts are a fun, low-impact way to stay active until you're back in the pool. Join Peta for a friendly one-hour group fitness class featuring the same gentle style of movement you know and enjoy from aqua...