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The Coen community is invited to come together for a hands-on morning at the Coen Community Garden, with a Working Bee set to take place on Friday, 1 May 2026. Running from 8:30am to 10:30am, the event offers locals the opportunity to lend a hand in maintaining and...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Residents in Coen are advised that water restrictions will move to Alert Level from Monday 27 April 2026, as the local water reservoir undergoes some urgent maintenance. Council is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, however in the meantime, the...
Cook Shire Council is seeking to connect with local catering providers as we look to expand our pool of catering services across the region. Council regularly requires catering for a range of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and community-focused activities....
Cook Shire Council is advising residents and visitors to expect increased helicopter activity, construction noise, and temporary access restrictions around the Cooktown Botanic Gardens and Scenic Rim Walking Trail precinct as restoration works get underway....
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.