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Coen community invited to roll up their sleeves at working bee

Coen community invited to roll up their sleeves at working bee

The Coen community is invited to come together for a hands-on morning at the Coen Community Garden, with a Working Bee set to take place on Friday, 1 May 2026. Running from 8:30am to 10:30am, the event offers locals the opportunity to lend a hand in maintaining and...

May 2026: Roads Ahead

May 2026: Roads Ahead

Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.

Temporary water restrictions announced for Coen

Temporary water restrictions announced for Coen

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...

Impound 1141

Impound 1141

Male, ginger domestic medium hair kitty. Picked up by a member of the public on Hope Street Cooktown, on Tuesday 6 May 2026. If he belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange his release. proof of...

Impound 1138

Impound 1138

Female, white patchy crossbreed. Picked up on Walker Street Cooktown, on Tuesday 6 May 2026. If she belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release.

Cook Shire Council is heading to the Coen Muster

Cook Shire Council is heading to the Coen Muster

Cook Shire Council teams will be joining the community at the Coen Muster on Tuesday 12 May 2026 for an afternoon and evening of connection, activities and entertainment. Community members are invited to stop by Council’s disaster information stall during the muster...

Russell Creek Bridge Works – Bloomfield Road

Russell Creek Bridge Works – Bloomfield Road

Cook Shire Council advises that essential works will soon commence on Russell Creek Bridge, located on Bloomfield Road. The project involves the replacement of the existing bridge deck to ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of this key transport route. Key...