As communities across Australia celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Cook Shire Council proudly recognises this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” This theme calls on all of us to support and uplift emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
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Works Notice : Cameron Creek Road
Residents and road users are being advised that construction works are scheduled to commence along Cameron Creek Road in mid to late next week. What to Expect Heavy machinery and a high volume of trucks will be operating along the road corridor. Construction will be...
TMR Bridge Inspections
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and servicing at the following locations: Hann River bridge, Peninsula Developmental Road: Tuesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025 Wallaby Creek...
Sandstone edge installed to protect splash park filtration system
A new sandstone boundary has been installed at the Splash Park to help prevent lawn clippings and debris from entering the filtration system — a long-standing issue that has led to repeated shutdowns of the facility. This operational upgrade offers a simple,...

Honouring culture, listening first: NAIDOC Week 2025 in Cook Shire
As communities across Australia celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Cook Shire Council proudly recognises this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” This theme calls on all of us to support and uplift emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Works Notice : Cameron Creek Road
Residents and road users are being advised that construction works are scheduled to commence along Cameron Creek Road in mid to late next week. What to Expect Heavy machinery and a high volume of trucks will be operating along the road corridor. Construction will be...

TMR Bridge Inspections
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and servicing at the following locations: Hann River bridge, Peninsula Developmental Road: Tuesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025 Wallaby Creek...

Impound 1022
Male entire, Black cattle dog crossbreed, picked up on Endeavour Valley Road in Cooktown, on Wednesday 9 July 2025 If he belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange his release.