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The Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative is progressing, with new signage now installed at key locations to inform residents and visitors that CCTV cameras are coming soon. The signs have been placed throughout areas that will be covered by the upcoming CCTV...
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE AT BLOOMFIELD OVAL - DATE CHANGED Please be advised that essential electrical upgrades will take place at Gordon Hickling Oval on Tuesday 19 May - Wednesday 20 May 2026. These works are necessary to improve the reliability and safety of the...
Coen residents are invited to enjoy an evening of fun and friendly competition at the upcoming Coen Community Family Feud Game Night. Teams of familiy and friends will go head-to-head with prizes on offer for the hightest scorers. Even if you’re not competing, come...
Please be advised that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed for Labour Day on Monday 4 May 2026. COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CLOSED: Monday 4 May 2026 COOKTOWN WORKS DEPOT CLOSED: Monday 4 May 2026 COOK SHIRE...
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...
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...
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...