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Public notice: Cooktown Event Centre Gym air-conditioning upgrade

Public notice: Cooktown Event Centre Gym air-conditioning upgrade

Cook Shire Council advises the community that an air-conditioning upgrade is scheduled for the Cooktown Events Centre Gym, commencing Monday 12 January. The contractor has completed all preparation works and is now ready to proceed with the system changeover. To...

Public Notice: temporary office closure – Australia Day 2026

Public Notice: temporary office closure – Australia Day 2026

Please be advised that Cook Shire Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Monday 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday. Closed facilities include: Council Administration Building Cooktown Events Centre (24-hour gym remains available)...

Australia Day Awards 2026

Australia Day Awards 2026

The Cook Shire community is invited to join Council in celebrating Australia Day and recognising the outstanding contributions of local individuals and groups who help make our region such a special place to live.   Monday 26 January 20269.00 amCooktown Shire...

Change of location: School holiday sports program

Change of location: School holiday sports program

Due to recent weather conditions and vandalism affecting both John Street Oval and Queens Oval, Council has made changes to the upcoming School Holiday Sports Program to ensure activities can continue safely. All scheduled sports activities will now take place at the...

Public notice: Cooktown Event Centre Gym air-conditioning upgrade

Public notice: Cooktown Event Centre Gym air-conditioning upgrade

Cook Shire Council advises the community that an air-conditioning upgrade is scheduled for the Cooktown Events Centre Gym, commencing Monday 12 January. The contractor has completed all preparation works and is now ready to proceed with the system changeover. To...

Public Notice: temporary office closure – Australia Day 2026

Public Notice: temporary office closure – Australia Day 2026

Please be advised that Cook Shire Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Monday 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday. Closed facilities include: Council Administration Building Cooktown Events Centre (24-hour gym remains available)...

Australia Day Awards 2026

Australia Day Awards 2026

The Cook Shire community is invited to join Council in celebrating Australia Day and recognising the outstanding contributions of local individuals and groups who help make our region such a special place to live.   Monday 26 January 20269.00 amCooktown Shire...

Change of location: School holiday sports program

Change of location: School holiday sports program

Due to recent weather conditions and vandalism affecting both John Street Oval and Queens Oval, Council has made changes to the upcoming School Holiday Sports Program to ensure activities can continue safely. All scheduled sports activities will now take place at the...