Cook Shire Council advises the community that an air-conditioning upgrade is scheduled for the Cooktown Events Centre Gym, commencing Monday 12 January. The contractor has completed all preparation works and is now ready to proceed with the system changeover. To...
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Public Notice: temporary office closure – Australia Day 2026
Please be advised that Cook Shire Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Monday 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday. Closed facilities include: Council Administration Building Cooktown Events Centre (24-hour gym remains available)...
Australia Day Awards 2026
The Cook Shire community is invited to join Council in celebrating Australia Day and recognising the outstanding contributions of local individuals and groups who help make our region such a special place to live. Monday 26 January 20269.00 amCooktown Shire...
Change of location: School holiday sports program
Due to recent weather conditions and vandalism affecting both John Street Oval and Queens Oval, Council has made changes to the upcoming School Holiday Sports Program to ensure activities can continue safely. All scheduled sports activities will now take place at the...
Zumba at Cooktown Events Centre
Community members are invited to get moving and have fun with weekly Zumba classes at the Cooktown Events Centre, running from Thursday 5 February to Thursday 2 April. Held every Thursday from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm, the classes offer an energetic and inclusive way to...
Weary Bay gets accessible public toilet
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that Weary Bay now has a new all-access public toilet, officially open for community use. The facility has been designed to provide safe, inclusive and accessible amenities for people of all abilities, making it easier for...
Public notice: Temporary closure at Cooktown Swimming Pool
Community members are advised that the Cooktown swimming pool will be closed from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm today, Monday 2 February 2026. Please note that scheduled swimming lessons will continue as normal during this time. The pool will reopen for community members from...
Ayton Library Public Toilet – Temporary Closure
Ayton Library – Public Toilet Closure Cook Shire Council advises that the public toilet located at the Ayton Library is closed until further notice due to required plumbing repair works. The facility will remain closed while repairs are carried out to ensure the...