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As we move through the wet season in Far North Tropical Queensland, Cook Shire Council is reminding residents, property owners and visitors to be aware of melioidosis, a rare but potentially serious bacterial infection that occurs naturally in soil and water across...
Free sandbags are now available to residents in Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Bloomfield and Helenvale as a low pressure system off the coast is forecast to bring rain and thunderstorms to Far North Queensland and Australia's northern coastline. Cooktown residents can...
UPDATE: The pool will reopen on Saturday 10 January and Sunday 11 January 2026, from 1-6PM. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Cook Shire Council advises that the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed from 1:00pm today due to severe weather...
With a low weather system forecast to approach the region, Cook Shire Council is sharing information to help residents stay informed, prepared and connected — without alarm. Council’s Resilience Hubs and local Community Response Officers are on standby and ready to...
Even during the wet season, it’s important to protect our treated water supply—and your household budget. Many residents don’t realise that small leaks, especially those hidden underground or in toilets and irrigation systems, can add up to thousands of litres of lost...
Council has been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out reconstruction works at multiple sites on Shiptons Flat Road from late February 2026 until July 2026, weather and site conditions permitting. The work will involve...
The auction will take place at Cook Shire Council's Waster Transfer Station MacMillan St Cooktown on Monday 23 February 2026. Vehicles can be viewed from 9am, auction commences at 9.15am sharp. LOT 94 – 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN LOT 95 – 2004 MAZDA 6 HATCHBACK LOT 96...
Cook Shire Council has now removed the traffic calming devices previously installed at Ida Street and Webber Esplanade near the Splash Park, following further review, monitoring and community feedback. The reasoning behind the installation of traffic calming measures...