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Cook Shire Council is encouraging local performers and community fundraising groups to register their interest in being involved in Council-run events throughout the year. As part of ongoing efforts to support local talent and community initiatives, Council is...
With more rain forecast for the Cook Shire, Council is providing an update on the status of flood cameras across the region and reminding residents and visitors to check conditions before travelling. Oaky Creek Road Causeway (Endeavour Valley Road)The flood camera at...
Cook Shire Council is calling on community members to help shape the 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival. Community members are invited to join the Festival Family, a collaborative group that will contribute fresh ideas and contribute towards the programming of this...
The Coen community is invited to enjoy a fun night out at Coen Town Hall with a screening of Wicked: For Good on Friday 30 January. Gates will open at 6:00pm, with the movie starting at 6:30pm. Free popcorn will be available for all attendees, making it a relaxed and...
Residents of Lakeland are invited to join a Community Consultation Day at the Lakeland Library on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for locals to share their thoughts, ideas, and priorities following Tropical Cyclone Jasper...
Cook Shire Council advises ratepayers that a small administrative error has been identified on a limited number of paper Rates Notices sent by post. Electronic (email) Rates Notices are correct and unaffected. While the amounts payable, fees, charges, levies and due...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and licensed tenderers to provide regulated waste collection, transport, processing and disposal services across multiple Council facilities within Cooktown and surrounding localities as described in more...
Cook Shire Council is trialing new opening hours for the Lakeland and Laura Waste Transfer Stations. Residents are encouraged to make use of the revised times starting the week of Monday 16 February 2026: Laura Waste Transfer Station Wednesdays: 8:00 am – 12:00 noon...