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Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday 30 October 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to...
Be ready, be seen, be safe: Council encourages residents to make sure their house number stands out
Cook Shire Council is reminding residents to check their house numbers are visible, reflective and easy to find — an important step in keeping the community safe during emergencies. When every second counts, being easy to locate can make all the difference. Emergency...
Helping locals get confident online with Be Connected workshops
Cook Shire residents looking to build their digital confidence are invited to take part in free Be Connected Digital Skills Workshops this October, hosted by Cook Shire and State Libraries. The hands-on sessions are designed to help participants feel more comfortable...
Touch footy night games coming to John Street oval
John Street Oval will host a series of touch footy night games each Wednesday from 26 November to 17 December 2025, providing a relaxed and social sporting option for the community. The sessions will run from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and are open to participants aged 10 years...
December 2025: Roads Ahead
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Cook Shire Council employees vote YES to new Certified Agreements
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...
Heatwave warning for Cook Shire
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...