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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...
Make a splash these school holidays at the Cooktown Swimming Pool! Ready to swap the school routine for pool time? The Cooktown Swimming Pool is turning up the fun these September–October school holidays, with Splash N’ Play and weekday free introductory swim lessons...
Ready to take centre stage? Young performers can spend four action-packed days creating characters, trying new things, building confidence and discovering the magic of theatre with Box Jelly Theatre Co. these September school holidays. Back by popular demand, Box...
Blankets, snacks, and a big-screen movie – what better way to spend a Friday afternoon these upcoming school holidays? There’s no better way to spend a school holiday Friday than kicking back with a movie, your favourite snacks and the people you love. So, grab your...
Grab a racquet and get ready to hit the court — experienced tennis coaches are making the trip from Cairns to Cooktown for three huge days of FREE school holiday tennis! This September school holidays, the Cooktown Tennis Courts are the place to be, with Baseline...