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Cook Shire Libraries are celebrating Love your Library Month this February, inviting the community to rediscover their local library and all the services it offers. The month-long celebration will feature exciting events, including a colouring-in competition, a...
Community spirit, resilience, and outstanding achievements were celebrated at Cook Shire Council’s Australia Day Awards event. Australia Day Ambassador Kevin Hughes BM OAM joined the celebrations, sharing his inspiring journey of service and resilience. Mayor Robyn...
Cook Shire Council is delighted to announce Kevin Hughes BM OAM as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador.Mr Hughes, (pictured left) a distinguished veteran and passionate advocate for environmental conservation, will join us on 26 January for our Australia Day Awards. The...
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the appointment of Stephen Wishart as the new Manager of the Cooktown Events Centre. Stephen brings extensive experience in community engagement and facility management as demonstrated by his leadership roles in Belgravia...
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that they will be carrying out inspections of the Mungumby Creek bridge on Shiptons Flat Road and the Myall Creek and Coen River bridges on the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR). These inspections are part...
Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2026, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: SHERRIN ESPLANADE Details: From Bowls Club to Bicentennial Park for...
Please be advised that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Friday 26 June 2026 due to the Cook Shire Show public holiday for the Laura Campdraft and Rodeo Weekend. List of closures: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and licensed tenderers for the construction of a new ablution block, covered access pathway, ramp and carpark works at the Shire Hall, Cooktown, as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. Tender...