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Young gardeners got their hands dirty this week as around 20 children took part in the popular Pot Up a Plant workshop at the Cooktown Botanic Gardens Nursery as part of Botanic Gardens Week 2026. The hands-on afternoon session gave participants the opportunity to...
Looking for something fun to do after school in Cooktown this June? The Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures Fishing Competition is returning to Cooktown for an afternoon packed with fishing, prizes, giveaways, and a free BBQ. Young people aged 8–17 years are invited to...
Live Music Takes Over Charlotte Street for the Cooktown Discovery Festival Busking Competition The sound of live music, street performance and crowd applause will fill the heart of Cooktown this June as the Cooktown Post Office Busking Competition returns to the...
Works along the Finch Bay section of the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project are progressing well, with several key milestones now completed. To date: The existing sand ladder has been removed Installation of new boardwalk materials is currently underway Kerb...