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Cook Shire Council is deeply disappointed to report multiple incidents of deliberate vandalism that occurred yesterday across several valued community spaces. In a brazen act of destruction, individuals broke down security chains and bollards at Queen's Oval before...
Council is reminding all road users not to risk driving through floodwater during wet weather events. Flooded roads are unpredictable and often far more dangerous than they appear. Water depth, road damage and fast-moving currents can be difficult to judge, and...
The Councillors and staff of Cook Shire Council are extending warm seasonal greetings to the community as the Christmas and New Year period approaches. Council is wishing all residents a joyful and safe festive season, encouraging families to take time to rest,...
We called Cook Shire Mayor, Cr. Robyn Holmes a series of questions reflecting on 2025. View her video below.
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 is advising the community that further works are required as part of the air-conditioning upgrade at the Cooktown Events Centre Gym. To allow these works to be completed, the gym’s air-conditioning system will be shut down again from Monday 19...
Cook Shire Council is proud to announce Professor Peter Timms as the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, as the community comes together to celebrate the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026 in Cooktown. Professor Timms is a nationally...