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Development activity continues to gain momentum in Cook Shire, with new lots, dwellings, and business opportunities shaping the future of our communities. Between 2020 and June 2025, Cook Shire Council has approved: 57 Reconfigurations of a Lot (subdivisions),...
Cook Shire Council advises that final sealing works will be undertaken in Cooktown on the following streets: Adam Street Furneaux Street Helen Street Howard Street May Street Preparation works are now scheduled to commence from Monday 25 August. Please be advised that...
Cook Shire Council welcomed a group of Year 7 students from Cooktown State School on Friday 1 August, for an engaging and hands-on introduction to local government. The visit gave students the opportunity to learn how Council works, what it’s responsible for, how...
Get ready for two days of creativity, laughter, and storytelling as puppetry takes to the stage at the Cooktown Shire Hall this August! With two hands-on workshops and a live performance from the acclaimed Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, there’s something for every young...
Looking for exciting school holiday activities in Cooktown? Cook Shire Council, in partnership with Queensland Police, is proud to host the Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures School Holiday Fishing Competition in Cooktown. Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025Location: Blue...
Council is pleased to announce new opening hours for Lakeland Library to better suit our community’s needs. Effective immediately, the library will now be open on Saturdays. Lakeland Library opening hours: Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM – 1:00PM The...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the establishment of a preferred supplier arrangement (PSA) for the provision of pest control services. Tender documentation may be downloaded here Tenders must be lodged here by no later than...
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to commence maintenance works on sections of road on the Mulligan Highway at Cooktown from the Trevethan Creek bridge to past the Mt Amos Road intersection. The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing to...