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Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that a majority of eligible Indoor and Outdoor employees have voted YES to adopt the new Certified Agreements—an important milestone for our organisation and the wider community. This positive outcome brings Cook Shire Council...
Cook Shire Council is advising residents that severe to extreme heatwave conditions are forecast for Far North Queensland over the coming days, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning that temperatures will continue to rise across the region from Monday 24 November...
Cook Shire Libraries are gearing up for three weeks of Christmas holiday activities, with fun, free sessions planned for Lakeland, Bloomfield and Cooktown throughout December. Families can look forward to hands-on games, creative activities and festive crafts designed...
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the winners of the Most Improved Yard category in this year’s Get Ready! Yard Clean-Up Competition. The competition encouraged residents to tidy and prepare their properties, promoting safety and resilience ahead of the storm...
Mayor Robyn Holmes shares a Christmas and New Year message with the Cook Shire community, reflecting on a year of growth, resilience and connection. The Mayor also advises that during her annual leave period, Councillor Gavin Dear will serve as Acting Mayor and Acting...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to offer a range of free school holiday activities across Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield libraries this January. The program includes creative craft sessions, LEGO and games, themed activity days and hands-on workshops, giving local...
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 10,000 Steps Cooktown Challenge and made a commitment to move more throughout November. It was great to see so many people logging their steps and supporting a more active lifestyle in our community. Together,...
The festive season often brings extra rubbish, and Cook Shire Council understands that managing household waste over Christmas can be challenging. The Cooktown Waste Transfer Station (WTS) will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. To help the community manage...