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Residents and visitors are invited to come together this ANZAC Day to honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience of Australia’s servicemen and women, with a series of commemorative events taking place across the region. In Cooktown, commemorations will begin on...
Cooktown Library to join National Simultaneous Storytime with “Luna Roo – The Kangaroo Baller” Cooktown families are invited to hop along to a special Storytime event as the Cooktown Library takes part in this year's National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 27...
Celebrate Mother's Day in Cooktown with a heartwarming morning of family fun, storytelling, and creative activities at the Cooktown Library. This special Mother’s Day event for kids and families is the perfect way to spend quality time together in a relaxed, welcoming...
The community is being advised of a special Council meeting. Matters to be tabled at this meeting are considered confidential under Section 254J of the Local Government Regulation 2012, this meeting will occur 9 AM Wednesday 29 April 2026 at Council Chambers,...
Cook Shire Council advises that essential works will soon commence on Russell Creek Bridge, located on Bloomfield Road. The project involves the replacement of the existing bridge deck to ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of this key transport route. Key...
A week of creativity, nature, learning and community connection will come to life this May as Cook Shire Council celebrates Botanic Gardens Week 2026 at the Cooktown Botanical Gardens. Running from Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, the week offers a diverse program...
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Designed to be more vibrant,...
A stunning new photography exhibition celebrating the beauty, detail, and diversity of the natural world has opened at Nature’s Powerhouse on Thursday 30 April 2026, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the Cooktown Botanic Gardens through the lens of...