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Cook Shire Council is calling on artists, creatives and cultural organisations to bring their ideas to life, with Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) opening on Thursday 29 January 2026. Eligible arts and cultural organisations, groups and individuals...
Cook Shire Council Mayor Robyn Holmes has shared a new Moment with the Mayor video, providing an update following recent discussions on local health services and Council’s first meeting for 2026. In the video, Mayor Holmes reflects on a recent meeting with the...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Cook Shire Council recognised outstanding service, leadership and community contribution at the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, held at the Cooktown Shire Hall on Monday 26 January 2026. The ceremony brought together residents, families and...
As planning gets underway for the 2026–27 Budget, Cook Shire Council is inviting the community to get involved. Whether you attend the main Community Update event or participate in the roadshow, this is your opportunity to be informed, engaged and part of the...
Cooktown Library will be closed on Monday 23 March to undertake scheduled stocktake activities. The library will reopen as normal on Tuesday 24 March 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for your understanding. For more information, please...
Community invited to Lakeland consultation on proposed Planning Scheme Amendment Cook Shire Council is inviting members of the Lakeland community to come along and find out more about a proposed amendment to the Cook Shire Planning Scheme 2017 – Version 2. The...
Cook Shire Council is currently undertaking targeted inspections of sewer infrastructure across Cooktown and surrounding areas, focusing on locations known to experience high levels of infiltration during heavy rainfall. As part of this work, Council staff are...