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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...
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...
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...
Cook Shire Council advises that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will commence essential maintenance works on the Charlotte Street floating walkway tomorrow, 26 November 2025. The works are expected to take 2–3 days (weather and conditions permitting)...
Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed from 12 pm on Thursday 4 December 2025: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot Cook Shire Libraries Cooktown Swimming Pool Cooktown Waste Transfer Station Nature’s...
John Street Oval will host a series of touch footy night games each Wednesday from 26 November to 17 December 2025, providing a relaxed and social sporting option for the community. The sessions will run from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and are open to participants aged 10 years...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.