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The fire that impacted Cooktown’s Finch Bay and Cherry Tree Bay walking tracks earlier this month has now officially been declared safe by the Queensland Fire Department (QFD). After days of close monitoring and fire management, QFD has handed the site back to the...
It was one epic moment — and now, it's finally here to relive and share. The wait is over! The incredible Solid Rock community sing-along, filmed at this year’s Cooktown Discovery Festival, has officially dropped — and it’s every bit as powerful, joyful and...
Families, friends and beachgoers are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring and the weekend before Father's Day in spectacular style at Sand & Sky: A Day at Finch Bay on Saturday 6 September from 2PM to 5PM. Hosted by Cook Shire Council, this free community...
After a successful performance last year, Box Jelly Theatre Company is back! This time, they’re once again partnering with local organisations to bring The Spirits of Cooktown to life – a unique community theatre event that draws inspiration from the true stories from...
Council is pleased to announce new opening hours for Lakeland Library to better suit our community’s needs. Effective immediately, the library will now be open on Saturdays. Lakeland Library opening hours: Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM – 1:00PM The...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the establishment of a preferred supplier arrangement (PSA) for the provision of pest control services. Tender documentation may be downloaded here Tenders must be lodged here by no later than...
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to commence maintenance works on sections of road on the Mulligan Highway at Cooktown from the Trevethan Creek bridge to past the Mt Amos Road intersection. The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing to...
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out reconstruction works to repair multiple sites on the Mulligan Highway (Lakeland – Cooktown) from late August 2025 until November 2025. The work will involve earthworks, asphalt and bitumen resurfacing,...