A quick heads-up for Cooktown families! Planning an afternoon at the William Daku Splash Park on Thursday 22 October? The Splash Park will be closing a little earlier than usual, to make way for Opera Queensland's FREE Bravo! waterfront concert. The closure will...
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Seeds of creativity grow at Cook Shire Libraries these school holidays
Creativity was blooming across Cook Shire Libraries these school holidays, with families coming together to make, create and share in a little garden-inspired fun. Across two weeks of free school holiday activities, children and their families joined sessions at...
The Spirit of Cooktown wraps up its third year
Cooktown’s history came alive after dark once again, as The Spirits of Cooktown returned to the Pioneer Cemetery for its third year, bringing local stories, characters and community voices together for two memorable nights. Presented by Box Jelly Theatre Company, the...
TMR notice of works: Bridge inspections
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will undertake routine bridge inspections on various bridges on the state-controlled road network. These works are a part of TMR's regular inspection program to ensure the continued safety and reliability of bridges on...



