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Cooktown Library team will host its final Storytime session for 2025 on Tuesday 3 December at 10am at Cooktown Events Centre, marking the end of another year of early literacy activities for local families. The final session will feature a relaxed morning of stories,...
Cook Shire Council has now completed the upgrade of the sports lighting at John Street Oval in Cooktown, marking the final stage of this improvement project. The modern LED lighting system is now fully installed and operational, meeting NRL facility standards and...
The community gathered this morning at the Cooktown Anzac Park to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and women. The Remembrance Day service brought together residents, school students, local organisations, and veterans to observe...
The Coen community is benefiting from two important upgrades, with new fencing works now complete at both the local cemetery and the town oval. Funded through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland (W4Q) program, the projects have improved safety, access,...
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the Cooktown Bush Dance — the hall was alive with music, laughter, and plenty of toe-tapping fun! A special shout-out to The Wait-a-Whiles, whose fantastic music set the tone for a truly enjoyable night. Their lively...
Cook Shire Council advises that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will commence essential maintenance works on the Charlotte Street floating walkway tomorrow, 26 November 2025. The works are expected to take 2–3 days (weather and conditions permitting)...
Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed from 12 pm on Thursday 4 December 2025: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot Cook Shire Libraries Cooktown Swimming Pool Cooktown Waste Transfer Station Nature’s...
John Street Oval will host a series of touch footy night games each Wednesday from 26 November to 17 December 2025, providing a relaxed and social sporting option for the community. The sessions will run from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and are open to participants aged 10 years...