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Cook Shire Council is advising residents that severe to extreme heatwave conditions are forecast for Far North Queensland over the coming days, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning that temperatures will continue to rise across the region from Monday 24 November...
Cook Shire Libraries are gearing up for three weeks of Christmas holiday activities, with fun, free sessions planned for Lakeland, Bloomfield and Cooktown throughout December. Families can look forward to hands-on games, creative activities and festive crafts designed...
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the winners of the Most Improved Yard category in this year’s Get Ready! Yard Clean-Up Competition. The competition encouraged residents to tidy and prepare their properties, promoting safety and resilience ahead of the storm...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and road users that a sealing contractor is scheduled to mobilise to site on Monday 24 November 2025, as part of the ongoing upgrade of Cameron Creek Road. Scheduled Works Sealing works are expected to commence on Tuesday...
Nature's Powerhouse celebrates 25 years to the day since opening its doors on 1 December 2000, following a special anniversary event on Sunday that brought together around 130 community members, artists and supporters. The milestone event commemorated the venue's...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and visitors that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from 7:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December 2025, to allow for urgent water leak repairs. What's Happening Council crews, in partnership with the...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Pool will be closed from 1pm today, Friday 28 November. We will reopen tomorrow, Saturday 29 November with normal operating hours. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce it has been awarded funding through the Australian Government’s Solar for Public Facilities Program, enabling major solar upgrades at two important community facilities — the Cooktown Events Centre and Bloomfield Hall. Under...