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Locals looking for a simple, affordable way to stay active and connect with others will be pleased to see the return of group fitness classes in Cooktown. “Sweat Sessions,” a new group fitness class held at the Cooktown Events Centre, will officially kick off on...
The community is being advised that construction works for the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project will commence in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens (Gallop Botanic Reserve) from Monday 4 May 2026. These works will restore and upgrade sections of the walking...
The popular talent showcase is set to return to Cook Shire. Cook Shire is calling on young performers to start preparing for an exciting upcoming event, Cook Shire's Got Talent, set to take the stage on Friday 5 June at the Cooktown Events Centre. The event will...
Continuing our commitment to improving animal welfare and community safety in Coen, a visiting veterinarian is set to deliver free services next Wednesday and Thursday (22 & 23 April 2026) as part of the Healthy Dogs program. Funded through the Healthy Dogs,...
Residents in Coen are advised that water restrictions will move to Alert Level from Monday 27 April 2026, as the local water reservoir undergoes some urgent maintenance. Council is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, however in the meantime, the...
Cook Shire Council is seeking to connect with local catering providers as we look to expand our pool of catering services across the region. Council regularly requires catering for a range of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and community-focused activities....
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...