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Cook Shire Libraries are set to bring colour, creativity and culture to the June–July school holidays with a vibrant program of hands-on activities across Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield. Running over two weeks, the sessions will include craft, storytelling-style...
Free School Holiday Fun Returns to Coen! Get ready for a week of free fun, games and activities these school holidays in Coen! From Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July, children and families can enjoy a fantastic lineup of activities including library fun, soccer,...
Laura Family Fun Day brings free school holiday fun for families. Get ready for a deadly day packed with heaps of free school holiday fun for the whole family at the Laura Family Fun Day on Tuesday 30 June from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Bring the whole family along for an...
The Cooktown Events Centre is set to come alive these June–July school holidays with a packed program of activities, workshops, movies and creative experiences for local families and young people. From drop-in sports sessions and movie afternoons to hands-on art...
A successful evening of entertainment, creativity and community spirit unfolded at the Cooktown Events Centre as young performers took to the stage for Cook Shire’s Got Talent 2026. The 2026 Cook Shire’s Got Talent competition once again highlighted the incredible...
Cook Shire Council will conduct a public auction of impounded vehicles on Monday 29 June 2026 at the Waste Transfer Station on MacMillan Street, Cooktown. Members of the public are invited to attend, with vehicle inspections available from 9.00am. The auction will...
The Cooktown waterfront was buzzing with excitement on Thursday afternoon as young anglers lined the banks for another successful Blue Lures Fishing Competition. A total of 40 young people registered for the event, with 55 participants and family members joining in...
Make a splash these school holidays with Splash N’ Play at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. Running every Tuesday and Thursday during the June–July school holidays, Splash N’ Play is all about keeping kids active, social and having fun in the water. From pool games and...