Residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming Laura Council Meeting at Laura Town Hall on Tuesday 28 April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This monthly Council meeting is an important opportunity to stay informed, have your say, and connect with local community. It...
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Memorable evening with Trent Dalton live-streamed at Cooktown Library
Cooktown Library recently hosted a special literary event, An Evening with Trent Dalton, bringing together local readers for an engaging and heartfelt experience. Fifteen attendees gathered to enjoy an intimate evening of storytelling, reflection and connection as...
Rossville Family Fun Day brings community together
Rossville Hall came alive as local families gathered for a successful and well-attended family fun day, delivering a mix of activities focused on connection, wellbeing and disaster preparedness. More than 30 children took part across the day, joined by parents, carers...
A Bee Story to delight audiences at Rossville Hall this Mother’s Day
Rossville Hall is set to come alive this Mother’s Day with a unique and engaging live performance for the whole family. On Sunday 10 May, audiences are invited to experience A Bee Story, an enchanting circus production by the award-winning ARC Circus. Followed by a...
Invitation for Tenders T07227 Design and construct concrete pavement (Davie’s Hill)
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and licensed tenderers to upgrade approximately 200m of concrete road pavement on Bloomfield Road, which lies approximately 3.5km north of Wujal Wujal, as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. Tender...
Public notice: Temporary closure to Cooktown Splash Park
The Splash Park will be temporarily closed on Monday 11 May 2026 to allow for scheduled maintenance works. This closure is required to facilitate the installation of a new filtration system—an important upgrade to ensure ongoing water quality and the safe operation of...
Coen community invited to roll up their sleeves at working bee
The Coen community is invited to come together for a hands-on morning at the Coen Community Garden, with a Working Bee set to take place on Friday, 1 May 2026. Running from 8:30am to 10:30am, the event offers locals the opportunity to lend a hand in maintaining and...
May 2026: Roads Ahead
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.



