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Northern Cape Region Council advises people in the council area to PREPARE NOW for Tropical Cyclone Narelle that is moving slowly towards the Southeast Queensland coast. For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance, contact SES on 132500,...
Free sandbags will be available in Coen, Cooktown, Ayton and Rossville from Wednesday 18 March 2026. Fill your own sandbagging stations will be open from 9:00am to assist residents ahead of the forthcoming 34U weather event. Cooktown: SES Headquarters, Charlotte...
Cook Shire Council advises that the scheduled rubbish collection for Cooktown on Friday 20 March has been brought forward to Thursday 19 March as a precautionary measure in preparation for the potential development of a tropical low/cyclone (34U). Residents are asked...
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes has provided the following video update regarding Tropical Low 34U and the potential for cyclone development in the coming days. While the system is currently in its early stages and remains some distance from the Queensland coast,...
Cook Shire Council is inviting community groups, businesses and organisations to apply for Round 2 of its Community & Economic Development Grants Program, with applications now open. The program supports a wide range of initiatives, including community events,...
Cook Shire Council advises that Endeavour Christian College will be conducting its annual cross-country running carnival on Friday 27 March 2026. The event will take place between 8:30am and approximately 11:30am, with participants utilising local roads as indicated...
Cook Shire Council is encouraging pet owners to take part in the upcoming Paws Up for Pet Care desexing clinic, offering free desexing for eligible cats and dogs. The clinic will be held at the Cooktown Shire Hall from Monday 30 March to Wednesday 1 April 2026....
Cook Shire Council advises residents that an update is required to previously shared information regarding rubbish collection services in Cooktown. Council acknowledges that earlier communication may have caused confusion and apologises for any inconvenience. The...