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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...
Community members are advised that contractors will be using the Marton Boat Ramp from Tuesday 4 August for approximately two days to remove derelict vessels from the Endeavour River. The boat ramp will remain open to the public, but the area may be busier than usual...
Cooktown Swimming Pool will remain closed beyond the previously anticipated reopening around 8 August, with the second stage of upgrade works now able to proceed sooner. The pool was expected to reopen briefly between the chlorination system upgrade and surface...
THESE BURNS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED Residents are advised that several planned hazard reduction burns will take place across Cook Shire from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August 2026. Smoke may be visible in and around the affected areas. All burns are planned and controlled...
Looking for a fun day out while learning more about how you can support your community? The SES Open Day is coming to Lakeland on Saturday, 22 August 2026, inviting families, residents and anyone interested in volunteering to come along, meet the local SES team and...