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Critical thinking was on the agenda at Cooktown Library last week as community members of all ages came together for the Truth Be Told misinformation and disinformation session. With 20 attendees at the free session, including members of the 60s and Better Group...
Grab your little pirates and prepare for a morning of stories, songs and seaside adventure when Pirate Playtime drops anchor at Cooktown Library. Families with children aged 0–5 years are invited to climb aboard the library's Musical Ship on Wednesday 16 September for...
Missing your weekly aqua aerobics class? Waterless Workouts are a fun, low-impact way to stay active until you're back in the pool. Join Peta for a friendly one-hour group fitness class featuring the same gentle style of movement you know and enjoy from aqua...
Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to help build a more accurate picture of the region by taking part in the 2026 Census on Tuesday 11 August. Held every five years, the Census counts people and households across Australia and provides important information...
Male dog, brown Bull Arab crossbreed. Picked up on Third Street, Ayton at 9:30am Wednesday 5 August 2026 If this dogbelongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof of ownership is...
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will undertake a hazard reduction burn on the Endeavour River National Park and on the eastern section of the Cooktown Airport land. This burn is likely to occur today or tomorrow, weather and conditions pending. Smoke may...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Critical thinking was on the agenda at Cooktown Library last week as community members of all ages came together for the Truth Be Told misinformation and disinformation session. With 20 attendees at the free session, including members of the 60s and Better Group...