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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 is calling on residents and ratepayers to have their say as part of the 2025 MARKYT® Community Scorecard study, which launches today. This important initiative provides an opportunity for the community to share feedback on local services,...
COOKTOWN – In a decision that has sparked strong reactions from the community, Cook Shire Council has voted 4-3 to remove fluoride from Cooktown’s water supply. The meeting saw standing room only, with cheers and applause erupting from the gallery following the vote....
Racquets, movies, theatre, pool days, and plenty of creativity — the September school holidays are anything but boring! School’s out from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October, and families across Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield will have plenty of reasons to get...
That cupboard you’ve been avoiding? The clothes you haven’t worn in years? The kids’ gear they’ve outgrown and the perfectly good stuff taking over the shed? This is your sign to clear it out – and maybe make some cash while you’re at it. Spring into the Markets is...
What happens when nature goes completely off script? Explore the fascinating science of our natural world, human resilience and what helps us adapt when the unexpected happens. Cooktown is about to find out when one of Australia’s best-known and most-loved science...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative, delivering enhanced safety and security infrastructure across some of Cooktown's most popular public spaces. The project has seen the installation of new...