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Cook Shire Council takes part in today’s Under 8’s Day celebrations in Cooktown, joining the community in a vibrant morning of fun and learning for young children and their families. Council was represented by the Events Team and the Cooktown Library Team, who each...
Cook Shire Mayor, Cr Robyn Holmes and Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC) CEO, Tracey Bolton, have come together to speak out during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. In the video message, the Mayor and CDCC CEO urge anyone experiencing domestic or...
Cook Shire Council is recognising Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month this May by joining in turning our community purple. The fountain and tree lights at Cooktown’s Endeavour and Lions Parks will be illuminated purple for the remainder of May to raise...
Cook Shire Council attended the Coen Muster earlier this week, with the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Council staff travelled to Coen on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 May, to connect with residents and celebrate community spirit. Cook Shire Council was proud...
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resealing works on sections of Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown. The works will involve asphalt resealing to extend the life of the road pavement and reduce the formation of...
Cook Shire Council is inviting community members to attend a special 2025–26 Budget and Community Update session on Wednesday 16 July from 5:30 PM at the Cooktown Events Centre. This event is an opportunity for the community to gain valuable insight into how Council’s...
Cook Shire Council is proud to celebrate the achievements of Connor Morgan, our talented Apprentice Diesel Fitter, who has been named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at the 2025 Cairns Trade Excellence Awards, hosted by TAFE Queensland. With more...
From Tuesday 1 July 2025, Cook Shire Council’s bin labelling program will officially come into effect. That means from tomorrow, if your bin isn't compliant or clearly labelled, it may not be collected on your next scheduled kerbside collection day. Now is the perfect...