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Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and businesses in Lakeland of a planned water supply interruption as part of our ongoing water main replacement program. Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMDuration: Approximately 3 hours Affected Properties...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to welcome Taylor Wright as our temporary Sports and Recreation Officer in Coen, stepping in while Sam is on maternity leave. Taylor is a valued member of Council’s pool team at the Cooktown Swimming Pool and will now be lending her...
Cook Shire Council is helping spread the word on behalf of Citrus Australia, who are calling for volunteers to join the Citrus Watch program and help protect the future of our citrus industry. Citrus Watch is a national early warning system looking out for the Asian...
Cook Shire Council is inviting tenders for the purchase of four parcels of undeveloped freehold land within Cooktown, signalling a proactive step toward encouraging economic development, residential growth, and community revitalisation. The land, located on Boundary...
We have been informed that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out reconstruction works on the Mulligan Highway (Mareeba to Mount Molloy), at the Big Mitchell Causeway, from mid-August 2025 until September 2025. The work will involve...
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:00 am on Monday 25 August 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
This National Crime Stoppers Day, Cook Shire joins communities across Australia to raise awareness about the importance of reporting crime safely and effectively. The theme for this year is “Don’t post it, report it”, reminding residents that talking about crime on...
Looking for a fun, creative, and confidence-boosting activity for your child these school holidays? Box Jelly Theatre Co. is returning to Cooktown with another round of exciting drama workshops—perfect for young performers with big imaginations! Designed for...