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With more rain forecast for the Cook Shire, Council is providing an update on the status of flood cameras across the region and reminding residents and visitors to check conditions before travelling. Oaky Creek Road Causeway (Endeavour Valley Road)The flood camera at...
Cook Shire Council is calling on community members to help shape the 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival. Community members are invited to join the Festival Family, a collaborative group that will contribute fresh ideas and contribute towards the programming of this...
The Coen community is invited to enjoy a fun night out at Coen Town Hall with a screening of Wicked: For Good on Friday 30 January. Gates will open at 6:00pm, with the movie starting at 6:30pm. Free popcorn will be available for all attendees, making it a relaxed and...
Cook Shire Council acknowledges community concerns regarding the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station (WTS) not currently being open on Saturdays and appreciates the community’s patience and understanding. Council has recently resumed management of the Lakeland WTS. During...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified Forepersons for the provision of building certification services as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. The term of the engagement is anticipated to be three (3) years with the option to extend the...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Events Centre Gym will be closed from 8:00am to 10:00am tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February 2026, to allow for essential lighting repairs. In addition, external lighting works will be carried out on Thursday afternoon. During this time,...
Community members are invited to get moving and have fun with weekly Zumba classes at the Cooktown Events Centre, running from Thursday 5 February to Thursday 2 April. Held every Thursday from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm, the classes offer an energetic and inclusive way to...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that Weary Bay now has a new all-access public toilet, officially open for community use. The facility has been designed to provide safe, inclusive and accessible amenities for people of all abilities, making it easier for...