Keeping staff cost growth below inflation, strengthening cash reserves and securing government funding are key results in Cook Shire Council’s 2025–26 financial statements
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TMR notice of works
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and maintenance of the Myall Creek and Coen River bridges on the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR). These inspections are part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to...
See Rossville through a different lens at free photography workshops
Have you ever taken a photo and thought, ‘That looked so much better in real life’? Or spotted something beautiful and wished you knew how to capture it? Whether it's a spectacular sunset, a familiar face, a favourite local spot or one of those special, little...
Public Notice: Splash Park early closure Thursday 22 October
A quick heads-up for Cooktown families! Planning an afternoon at the William Daku Splash Park on Thursday 22 October? The Splash Park will be closing a little earlier than usual, to make way for Opera Queensland's FREE Bravo! waterfront concert. The closure will...
Cook Shire spends $69 million fixing roads while keeping staff costs down
Keeping staff cost growth below inflation, strengthening cash reserves and securing government funding are key results in Cook Shire Council’s 2025–26 financial statements
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Black Brahman cross cow. Picked up at Helenvale on Tuesday 13 October 2026. If this cow belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof of ownership is required for collection.
TMR notice of works
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and maintenance of the Myall Creek and Coen River bridges on the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR). These inspections are part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to...
See Rossville through a different lens at free photography workshops
Have you ever taken a photo and thought, ‘That looked so much better in real life’? Or spotted something beautiful and wished you knew how to capture it? Whether it's a spectacular sunset, a familiar face, a favourite local spot or one of those special, little...