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Save the date – Cook Shire’s Got Talent

Save the date – Cook Shire’s Got Talent

The popular talent showcase is set to return to Cook Shire. Cook Shire is calling on young performers to start preparing for an exciting upcoming event, Cook Shire's Got Talent, set to take the stage on Friday 5 June at the Cooktown Events Centre. The event will...

Vet visiting Coen next week for Healthy Dogs program

Vet visiting Coen next week for Healthy Dogs program

Continuing our commitment to improving animal welfare and community safety in Coen, a visiting veterinarian is set to deliver free services next Wednesday and Thursday (22 & 23 April 2026) as part of the Healthy Dogs program. Funded through the Healthy Dogs,...

Cook Shire producers now eligible for disaster recovery grants

Cook Shire producers now eligible for disaster recovery grants

Cook Shire primary producers impacted by the recent Tropical Cyclone Narelle and flooding event are now eligible for disaster recovery grants and loans through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The disaster recovery grants and loans...

New after school program to empower Cooktown youth through sport

New after school program to empower Cooktown youth through sport

A new Friday after-school program is coming to the Cooktown Events Centre. Delivered in partnership with Thoegayn Zugub, the Stars Above, Hoops Below program will run over 10 weeks at the Cooktown Events Centre, commencing Friday 24 April 2026. The program is designed...

Save the date – Cook Shire’s Got Talent

Save the date – Cook Shire’s Got Talent

The popular talent showcase is set to return to Cook Shire. Cook Shire is calling on young performers to start preparing for an exciting upcoming event, Cook Shire's Got Talent, set to take the stage on Friday 5 June at the Cooktown Events Centre. The event will...

Vet visiting Coen next week for Healthy Dogs program

Vet visiting Coen next week for Healthy Dogs program

Continuing our commitment to improving animal welfare and community safety in Coen, a visiting veterinarian is set to deliver free services next Wednesday and Thursday (22 & 23 April 2026) as part of the Healthy Dogs program. Funded through the Healthy Dogs,...

Cook Shire producers now eligible for disaster recovery grants

Cook Shire producers now eligible for disaster recovery grants

Cook Shire primary producers impacted by the recent Tropical Cyclone Narelle and flooding event are now eligible for disaster recovery grants and loans through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The disaster recovery grants and loans...

New after school program to empower Cooktown youth through sport

New after school program to empower Cooktown youth through sport

A new Friday after-school program is coming to the Cooktown Events Centre. Delivered in partnership with Thoegayn Zugub, the Stars Above, Hoops Below program will run over 10 weeks at the Cooktown Events Centre, commencing Friday 24 April 2026. The program is designed...