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...
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Cook Shire Council announces 2025 Australia Day Award Winners
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...
Honouring service and community: Kevin Hughes BM OAM joins Cook Shire’s Australia Day Awards
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...
Media Release | New leadership for Cooktown Events Centre: Council appoints Stephen Wishart
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...
Queensland Small Business Month 2026 launches with focus on resilience and opportunity
Queensland Small Business Month 2026 is officially underway, marking a month-long program dedicated to recognising and supporting the more than 508,000 small and family businesses that play a vital role in strengthening local economies and communities across the...
Public Notice: Cooktown Waterfront CCTV works commencing
Works associated with the Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 12 May and are expected to continue throughout the remainder of the month. During this period, community members may notice increased activity in the area,...
Heads Up: Chopper activity for Scenic Rim Trail Works
Cook Shire Council is advising residents and visitors to expect increased helicopter activity, construction noise, and temporary access restrictions around the Cooktown Botanic Gardens and Scenic Rim Walking Trail precinct as restoration works get underway....
Step into the spotlight at Cook Shire’s Got Talent!
The much-loved Cook Shire's Got Talent is back for 2026, returning as a festival-favourite community event in the lead up to the Cooktown Discovery Festival. Recognised as one of Cooktown's most popular youth entertainment events, Cook Shire's Got talent celebrates...



