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The State Emergency Service is offering free sandbags to residents as a low pressure system off the coast is forecast to bring more rain and thunderstorms to Far North Queensland and Australia's northern coastline. Residents can collect and fill their own sandbags at...
Cook Shire Council is deeply disappointed to report multiple incidents of deliberate vandalism that occurred yesterday across several valued community spaces. In a brazen act of destruction, individuals broke down security chains and bollards at Queen's Oval before...
Council is reminding all road users not to risk driving through floodwater during wet weather events. Flooded roads are unpredictable and often far more dangerous than they appear. Water depth, road damage and fast-moving currents can be difficult to judge, and...
The Councillors and staff of Cook Shire Council are extending warm seasonal greetings to the community as the Christmas and New Year period approaches. Council is wishing all residents a joyful and safe festive season, encouraging families to take time to rest,...
Cooktown’s young people will have a new place to hang out, get active and have fun after school, with CDCC contracted to deliver an after-school youth program for youth aged 10-17 years throughout Term 1. Commencing Tuesday 3 February until Thursday 2 April, the...
Cook Shire Council acknowledges that access to childcare has been a long-standing concern for families across the Shire, particularly in Cooktown and Lakeland.Currently, childcare availability remains limited across the region, with no formal services available for...
Cook Shire Council has completed a further review of the recently installed traffic calming device at the Ida Street and May Street intersection, informed by community feedback, operational experience and relevant traffic management guidance. The original decision to...
Cook Shire Council is calling on artists, creatives and cultural organisations to bring their ideas to life, with Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) opening on Thursday 29 January 2026. Eligible arts and cultural organisations, groups and individuals...