Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed from 2PM today. Thank you for your understanding.
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Update: Cooktown CCTV Project Progresses
The Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative is progressing, with new signage now installed at key locations to inform residents and visitors that CCTV cameras are coming soon. The signs have been placed throughout areas that will be covered by the upcoming CCTV...
Electrical Upgrade at Bloomfield Oval – Date Updated
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE AT BLOOMFIELD OVAL - DATE CHANGED Please be advised that essential electrical upgrades will take place at Gordon Hickling Oval on Tuesday 19 May - Wednesday 20 May 2026. These works are necessary to improve the reliability and safety of the...
Coen Community Free Family Feud Game Night
Coen residents are invited to enjoy an evening of fun and friendly competition at the upcoming Coen Community Family Feud Game Night. Teams of familiy and friends will go head-to-head with prizes on offer for the hightest scorers. Even if you’re not competing, come...
A Bee Story to delight audiences at Rossville Hall this Mother’s Day
Rossville Hall is set to come alive this Mother’s Day with a unique and engaging live performance for the whole family. On Sunday 10 May, audiences are invited to experience A Bee Story, an enchanting circus production by the award-winning ARC Circus. Followed by a...
Group fitness classes are back!
Locals looking for a simple, affordable way to stay active and connect with others will be pleased to see the return of group fitness classes in Cooktown. “Sweat Sessions,” a new group fitness class held at the Cooktown Events Centre, will officially kick off on...
Scenic Rim Walking Trail -Temporary Closures
The community is being advised that construction works for the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project will commence in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens (Gallop Botanic Reserve) from Monday 4 May 2026. These works will restore and upgrade sections of the walking...
Save the date – Cook Shire’s Got Talent
The popular talent showcase is set to return to Cook Shire. Cook Shire is calling on young performers to start preparing for an exciting upcoming event, Cook Shire's Got Talent, set to take the stage on Friday 5 June at the Cooktown Events Centre. The event will...