Stay updated on Cook Shire news.
Cook Shire Council is offering extra support this cyclone season through the Handy Help Pick-Up program. Eligible residents can register to have their eligible waste picked up for rree* during Free Dumping Days (1–16 November 2025). Who is eligible? Residents on an...
Get your yard ready for extreme weather season Cook Shire Council is once again offering Free Dumping Days to help residents tidy their properties and remove potential hazards before cyclone season. When & Where 1 – 16 November 2025 during regular operating hours...
Nominations Now Open! It’s time to honor the exceptional individuals and groups that have made a meaningful impact in our region! Nominations for the Australia Day Awards are now open, and we encourage you to show your gratitude by nominating someone who deserves...
Cook Shire Council has made it even easier to stay active and connected, with an expanded online booking system that now includes the Cooktown Swimming Pool and additional Events Centre options. Since December, gym members have enjoyed the convenience of managing...
The Cooktown waterfront came alive these school holidays as 63 enthusiastic young anglers, aged 8 to 17, cast their lines in the first-ever Blue Lures Fishing Event – a joint initiative between Cook Shire Council, Queensland Police, and the Blue Light Foundation. The...
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...