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Rossville came alive on Saturday, 3 May 2025, as the Rossville Ramble delivered an unforgettable afternoon of live music, community spirit, and laid-back fun. Locals and visitors alike gathered to enjoy an afternoon packed with toe-tapping tunes, family-friendly...
Cook Shire Council is once again joining gardens across Australia and New Zealand in celebrating Botanic Gardens Week 2025, with a vibrant, weeklong program from 19 to 25 May at the iconic Cooktown Botanic Gardens. The celebration coincides with the 10th...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and road users that culvert construction works will commence on Cameron Creek Road from 12 May 2025. The works involve the installation of a large culvert crossing to improve drainage and road resilience in the area. What...
What’s the real cost of waste in Cook Shire? It’s not just about collecting rubbish—it’s about keeping our community clean, safe, and sustainable. One of the biggest issues impacting the effectiveness and cost of our waste service is the condition of the bins...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to welcome Taylor Wright as our temporary Sports and Recreation Officer in Coen, stepping in while Sam is on maternity leave. Taylor is a valued member of Council’s pool team at the Cooktown Swimming Pool and will now be lending her...
Cook Shire Council is helping spread the word on behalf of Citrus Australia, who are calling for volunteers to join the Citrus Watch program and help protect the future of our citrus industry. Citrus Watch is a national early warning system looking out for the Asian...
Cook Shire Council is inviting tenders for the purchase of four parcels of undeveloped freehold land within Cooktown, signalling a proactive step toward encouraging economic development, residential growth, and community revitalisation. The land, located on Boundary...
Cooktown’s John Street Oval is one step closer to a brighter future, thanks to a fantastic show of community spirit and teamwork. A special thank you goes to Crossy’s Crane Hire from Cairns, who volunteered their time, expertise, and crane to assist with the removal...