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Helicopter Operations Resume This Week for Scenic Rim Trail Restoration Cook Shire Council advises residents and visitors that helicopter operations will resume Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July (inclusive), weather permitting, as restoration works continue on the...
Cook Shire Council advises that the speed limit on Quarantine Bay Road will be reduced to 60 km/h following an independent road safety assessment. The new 60 km/h speed limit will apply from the Mulligan Highway intersection through to Walker Bay Road, where the speed...
The Cooktown community is preparing to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with one of the biggest and most diverse programs in recent years. Bringing together cultural workshops, family activities, community celebrations and opportunities to honour the strength, resilience...
Expressions of Interest Now Open - Nature's Powerhouse at the Cooktown Botanic Gardens Cook Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from passionate and capable individuals, businesses, community organisations, Indigenous enterprises, social...
Developers of the new IGA supermarket have notified Council of planned controlled minor blasting works at the construction site on the corner of Charlotte and Walker Streets, Cooktown. The controlled blast is expected to occur later this week or early next week as...
Cook Shire Council has today adopted its 2026–27 Annual Budget, setting the direction for the year ahead by balancing rising operating costs with continued investment in local roads, essential services and community infrastructure. The budget supports the delivery of...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Please be advised that the Cooktown Splash Park remains closed while essential maintenance works are carried out. Updates will be provided once the maintence is complete and the Splash Park is ready to reopen. Thank you for your understanding and patience while...