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Coen community are being advised that - effective today, Thursday 21 November 2025 - ALERT water restrictions have been lifted. While restrictions are no longer in place, Council encourages all residents to continue using water wisely — especially as we head into...
Cooktown Library team will host its final Storytime session for 2025 on Tuesday 3 December at 10am at Cooktown Events Centre, marking the end of another year of early literacy activities for local families. The final session will feature a relaxed morning of stories,...
Cook Shire Council has now completed the upgrade of the sports lighting at John Street Oval in Cooktown, marking the final stage of this improvement project. The modern LED lighting system is now fully installed and operational, meeting NRL facility standards and...
The community gathered this morning at the Cooktown Anzac Park to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and women. The Remembrance Day service brought together residents, school students, local organisations, and veterans to observe...
Cook Shire Council has today introduced new wheelie bin compliance standards to ensure all bins used across the Shire are built to withstand Cooktown’s intense UV, heat and humidity. Effective immediately, Council will only approve and label wheelie bins that comply...
Nature's Powerhouse celebrates 25 years to the day since opening its doors on 1 December 2000, following a special anniversary event on Sunday that brought together around 130 community members, artists and supporters. The milestone event commemorated the venue's...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and visitors that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from 7:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December 2025, to allow for urgent water leak repairs. What's Happening Council crews, in partnership with the...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Pool will be closed from 1pm today, Friday 28 November. We will reopen tomorrow, Saturday 29 November with normal operating hours. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.