Cook Shire News

There’s a lot you can do with a couple of hours after school. Make something. Learn something. Have a laugh. Try something new. Maybe even discover you’re surprisingly good at juggling. Play and Yarn – Activities for Kids is an eight-week after-school program coming...

Senior housing unit available at Endeavour Lodge Looking for independent senior accommodation in Cooktown? Expressions of interest are now open for one unit at Endeavour Lodge on Howard Street. Eligible Cook Shire residents are invited to register their interest by...

A planning green light for the Cooktown Hospital redevelopment, new opportunities at Cooktown Airport and upcoming school holiday activities feature in the latest Moment with the Mayor. Cook Shire Council unanimously approved the development application for the staged...

Get ready by clearing the clutter, Cook Shire! We know extreme weather does not always follow the calendar. Clearing loose and unwanted items now is a simple way to reduce potential hazards and help make homes, yards and the wider community safer. To help residents...