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The much-loved Cook Shire's Got Talent is back for 2026, returning as a festival-favourite community event in the lead up to the Cooktown Discovery Festival. Recognised as one of Cooktown's most popular youth entertainment events, Cook Shire's Got talent celebrates...
Male, ginger domestic medium hair kitty. Picked up by a member of the public on Hope Street Cooktown, on Tuesday 6 May 2026. If he belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange his release. proof of...
Female, white patchy crossbreed. Picked up on Walker Street Cooktown, on Tuesday 6 May 2026. If she belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release.
Cook Shire Council teams will be joining the community at the Coen Muster on Tuesday 12 May 2026 for an afternoon and evening of connection, activities and entertainment. Community members are invited to stop by Council’s disaster information stall during the muster...
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 with a free youth drop-in Edor session at the Cooktown Events Centre! School-aged students are invited to get active, have fun and celebrate culture at a free Youth Drop-In Edor Session at the Cooktown Events Centre on...
The community is being advised that traffic calming devices are being installed at the following Cooktown locations: Webber Esplanade – Splash Park area Ida Street / May Street intersection Installation dates: the week commencing Monday 25 May 2026. Works are expected...
Female, black and white healer cross. Picked up on Pryde Street Cooktown, on Sunday 10 May 2026. If she belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release. proof of ownership is required for...
As part of National Reconciliation Week 2026, the community is invited to come together in Laura for a free evening of music, food, family fun and connection at the Laura Community Hall on Thursday 28 May from 6pm. Celebrated nationally each year, National...