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Update* Please be advised that the Cooktown Pontoon community information session scheduled for Thursday 26 March 2026 has been postponed. Residents are encouraged to check the official Maritime Safety Queensland website for updates on a new date and further...
Cook Shire Council today met with representatives of the Stay Another Day Railway Trail project to walk through a detailed timeline outlining the history, approvals and current status of the Rail Trail Boardwalk project. At the meeting, Council’s Chief Executive...
Families across Cook Shire will have plenty of opportunities to get active, creative and connected these April school holidays, with a wide range of free activities planned for children and young people across the region. Cook Shire Council has partnered with local...
Cook Shire Council wishes to inform residents and visitors of the operating hours for Council offices and facilities during the upcoming Easter long weekend. A number of Council offices, depots, and facilities will be closed from Friday, 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)...
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes has provided the following video update regarding Tropical Low 34U and the potential for cyclone development in the coming days. While the system is currently in its early stages and remains some distance from the Queensland coast,...
Cook Shire Council is offering a range of surplus items for sale via an upcoming online auction hosted by Nasco Ag & Industrial Auctions. The auction features a variety of machinery and equipment located in Cooktown, including: 3 small tip trucks FUSO Canter 715...
Unfortunately, the St Patrick’s Day Jig scheduled for Saturday 21 March at the Cooktown Shire Hall has been cancelled. While the luck of the Irish is legendary, it seems it doesn’t always stretch to the tropics. Due to the unpredictable weather event affecting parts...
Update* Please be advised that the Cooktown Pontoon community information session scheduled for Thursday 26 March 2026 has been postponed. Residents are encouraged to check the official Maritime Safety Queensland website for updates on a new date and further...