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Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and road users that a sealing contractor is scheduled to mobilise to site on Monday 24 November 2025, as part of the ongoing upgrade of Cameron Creek Road. Scheduled Works Sealing works are expected to commence on Tuesday...
The Laura Community Hall will be filled with festive cheer on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, as families gather for the Laura community Christmas movie night. Running from 3:30 to 7:00 PM, the event will offer a relaxed and fun afternoon featuring a Christmas movie,...
Lakeland is set to come alive with festive spirit as the Lakeland Christmas Fair returns on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The event will take place from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on the grassed area in front of the Lakeland coffee shop. Families can look forward to an afternoon...
Cook Shire Council proudly welcomed six new Australians at a Citizenship Ceremony held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The chamber was filled as families, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate the occasion. The ceremony was...
*Update: Due to recent weather conditions and recent vandalism at John Street Oval and Queens Oval, all School Holiday Sports activities have been moved to the Cooktown Events Centre. Cook Shire Council is hosting a series of free, fun activities for young people aged...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise the community of operating hours for Council facilities over the Christmas and New Year period. Council Administration Building CLOSED: Wednesday 24 December 2025 from 12 noon REOPENS: Monday 5 January 2026 Cooktown...
Cook Shire Council advises that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will be closed this Saturday, 6 December. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for their understanding. Normal operations will resume at the next scheduled opening.
Cook Shire families can beat the heat these school holidays with the return of Splash N’ Play at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. The popular program will run every Tuesday and Thursday across December and January, offering two hours of water-based fun for children of all...