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Cook Shire Council has officially launched Pathways to Cultural Understanding, a bold new initiative inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to help shape the future of reconciliation in the region. More than just a project, Pathways to Cultural...
As communities across Australia celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Cook Shire Council proudly recognises this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” This theme calls on all of us to support and uplift emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Residents and road users are being advised that construction works are scheduled to commence along Cameron Creek Road in mid to late next week. What to Expect Heavy machinery and a high volume of trucks will be operating along the road corridor. Construction will be...
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and servicing at the following locations: Hann River bridge, Peninsula Developmental Road: Tuesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025 Wallaby Creek...
To support the Wallaby Creek Festival, Council will temporarily relocate the Rossville public place recycling skip bin. What’s changing: The recycling skip bin currently located at the Rossville Marketplace will be moved to the area in front of the Wallaby Creek...
Looking for exciting school holiday activities in Cooktown? Cook Shire Council, in partnership with Queensland Police, is proud to host the Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures School Holiday Fishing Competition in Cooktown. Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025Location: Blue...
Council is pleased to announce new opening hours for Lakeland Library to better suit our community’s needs. Effective immediately, the library will now be open on Saturdays. Lakeland Library opening hours: Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM – 1:00PM The...
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to commence maintenance works on sections of road on the Mulligan Highway at Cooktown from the Trevethan Creek bridge to past the Mt Amos Road intersection. The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing to...