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The Cooktown Events Centre is throwing open its doors — and you’re invited! Join us on Saturday 1 November 2025, from 9am to 1pm at 3 May Street, for a free, family-friendly Open Day celebrating everything our community hub has to offer. It’s been almost a year since...
Cook Shire Council’s much-loved Sunset with Santa event is returning to William Daku Park on Friday 12 December 2025 from 4 PM, bringing festive fun for the whole family. Families can look forward to an afternoon filled with Christmas markets, live entertainment,...
A new free weekly youth activity is launching in Cooktown this term, offering young people a chance to get active, connect with friends, and experience a traditional Aboriginal game that’s as fast as it is fun. The Youth Drop-In Edor sessions will begin on Friday 10...
The recent school holiday event in Laura provided a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy a fun family day, and learn about the importance of disaster preparedness ahead of the upcoming season. Delivered by Cook Shire Council in partnership...
Nature’s Powerhouse will mark a major milestone this November, celebrating 25 years as one of Cooktown’s most beloved cultural landmarks. Since opening its doors in 2000, Nature’s Powerhouse has become a hub for art, heritage and connection—welcoming locals and...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents, businesses, and visitors that the Gazetted 2026 Show Day public holiday for the Shire of Cook will be observed on Friday, 26 June 2026, in recognition of the Laura Campdraft and Rodeo Weekend. This date has been...
Cook Shire Council has officially renamed three local streets in the Cooktown area to remove duplicate names and improve navigation and emergency service response times. The decision was made at Council’s September Ordinary Meeting and follows extensive community...
