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Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that significant recovery and reconstruction works are now underway along Bloomfield Road, marking a major step forward in the region’s recovery from Tropical Cyclone Jasper and associated flooding. Funding for the project has...
Cook Shire Council is inviting all residents and stakeholders to attend either of two community update events taking place at the Cooktown Shire Hall on Tuesday 10 and 17 September 2024 at 4:30 pm. These update events will focus on key areas of rubbish services, road...
Cook Shire Council is announcing key operational changes at Cooktown’s Mt Tully Green Waste Facility.
Cook Shire Council and JUTE Theatre Company are pleased to welcome Amor by D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective to the Cooktown Shire Hall for a one-show-only special event. The newest production from D.I.V.E. - the award-winning multi-lingual contemporary theatre company...
A week of creativity, nature, learning and community connection will come to life this May as Cook Shire Council celebrates Botanic Gardens Week 2026 at the Cooktown Botanical Gardens. Running from Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, the week offers a diverse program...
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Designed to be more vibrant,...
A stunning new photography exhibition celebrating the beauty, detail, and diversity of the natural world has opened at Nature’s Powerhouse on Thursday 30 April 2026, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the Cooktown Botanic Gardens through the lens of...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and licensed tenderers to upgrade approximately 200m of concrete road pavement on Bloomfield Road, which lies approximately 3.5km north of Wujal Wujal, as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. Tender...