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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...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the establishment of a preferred supplier arrangement (PSA) for the cleaning of Council buildings and amenities as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. Tenderers will be required to clean...
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...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the establishment of a preferred supplier arrangement (PSA) for the collection and disposal of tyres as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. It is anticipated that the contract will be for...
Cook Shire Council advises that upgrade works will be undertaken on Strathgordon Road between chainage 15.9 km and 17.8 km. The project includes the bitumen sealing of the road and the construction of a new culvert and causeway over the Colman River. Scope of Works...
Female, tan and white crossbreed, picked up in Coen on Thursday 11 Septemeber 2025 If she belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release.
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...