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The festive season saw communities across the Cook Shire come together to celebrate a series of well-attended Christmas events, providing opportunities for connection, entertainment, and local pride. The Christmas edition of the Ayton Markets kicked off the...
Mayor Robyn Holmes shares a Christmas and New Year message with the Cook Shire community, reflecting on a year of growth, resilience and connection. The Mayor also advises that during her annual leave period, Councillor Gavin Dear will serve as Acting Mayor and Acting...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to offer a range of free school holiday activities across Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield libraries this January. The program includes creative craft sessions, LEGO and games, themed activity days and hands-on workshops, giving local...
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 10,000 Steps Cooktown Challenge and made a commitment to move more throughout November. It was great to see so many people logging their steps and supporting a more active lifestyle in our community. Together,...
Cooktown is set to welcome passengers and crew from the Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship on Friday 16 January 2026, weather permitting. The ship has 496 passengers and 365 crew on board, with the first tender scheduled to arrive at the Cooktown Wharf at 12pm, bringing...
As we move through the wet season in Far North Tropical Queensland, Cook Shire Council is reminding residents, property owners and visitors to be aware of melioidosis, a rare but potentially serious bacterial infection that occurs naturally in soil and water across...
Free sandbags are now available to residents in Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Bloomfield and Helenvale as a low pressure system off the coast is forecast to bring rain and thunderstorms to Far North Queensland and Australia's northern coastline. Cooktown residents can...
UPDATE: The pool will reopen on Saturday 10 January and Sunday 11 January 2026, from 1-6PM. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Cook Shire Council advises that the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed from 1:00pm today due to severe weather...