Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to...
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Council Celebrates Get Ready! Week with launch of a shire-wide, Get Ready! Yard Clean Up Competition
Cook Shire Council is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves ahead of storm season, with the launch of the Get Ready! Yard Clean Up Competition and almost $2,000 in practical prizes up for grabs. The competition, which runs from 3 October to 17 November 2025,...
Community and Economic Development Grants Now Open
Local businesses, community groups, organisations, and individuals across Cook Shire are encouraged to apply for funding through Round 1 of Cook Shire Council’s 2025 Community and Economic Development Grants Program, With up to $6,000 available for each successful...
Free Business Disaster Resilience Training Coming to Cook Shire
Cook Shire businesses and community groups are invited to take part in free Business Disaster Resilience Training sessions this October. The customised workshops, running across Cooktown, Ayton, Lakeland, Coen, and Portland Roads from 13–16 October, are designed to...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday 30 October 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to...
Be ready, be seen, be safe: Council encourages residents to make sure their house number stands out
Cook Shire Council is reminding residents to check their house numbers are visible, reflective and easy to find — an important step in keeping the community safe during emergencies. When every second counts, being easy to locate can make all the difference. Emergency...
Helping locals get confident online with Be Connected workshops
Cook Shire residents looking to build their digital confidence are invited to take part in free Be Connected Digital Skills Workshops this October, hosted by Cook Shire and State Libraries. The hands-on sessions are designed to help participants feel more comfortable...
Call for Vendors – Sunset with Santa Christmas Twilight Markets
Get into the festive spirit and showcase your creations at Cooktown’s Sunset with Santa Twilight Christmas Markets! Friday, 12 December 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at William Daku Park Council is looking for vendors to join us and connect with the community while...



