EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 20 JULY 2025 Due to the shortage of 240L wheelie bins, Cook Shire Council is offering fee-free* disposal of domestic waste for residents whose bins were not collected, and have been issued with a non-compliance notice. Due to high demand, 240L...
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Cook Shire Council Budget 2025–26: Focusing on Fundamentals
Cook Shire Council has adopted a practical and financially disciplined 2025–26 Budget, prioritising essential service delivery and asset maintenance while recognising the ongoing economic challenges and limited capacity to generate own-source revenue. With a modest...
Temporary water restrictions in Coen from Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17 July 2025
Cook Shire Council is undertaking essential cleaning of the main water reservoir in Coen from Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 July 2025. Temporary water restrictions have been put in place to help conserve supply during this important maintenance work. To help conserve water...
Supporting local careers: Meet Council’s new Apprentice Electrician
Cook Shire Council is proud to welcome Jay, our newest Apprentice Electrician, who has joined the Water and Wastewater team as part of Council’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program. A local through and through, Jay is passionate about giving back to the community...
NQ Sportstar Awards 2025
Nominate a local sports star! Nominations are now open – Closing 5pm Sunday 7 September 2025. These awards recognise outstanding athletic achievements by North Queensland's elite athletes and honour the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and organisers....
Public notice: Controlled burn at Portland Roads Waste Facility
Temporary Road Closure – Finch Bay Road
To support the Sand & Sky: A Day at Finch Bay community event, Finch Bay Road will be temporarily closed to all through traffic between 10:00 am and 5:30 pm on Saturday, 6 September. Date: Saturday, 6 September 2025Time: 10:00 am – 5:30 pmLocation: Finch Bay Road,...
Step into Cooktown’s past with “The Spirits of Cooktown” – Live theatre at the Pioneer cemetery
Cooktown’s history will come alive this October as audiences are invited to experience The Spirits of Cooktown – a captivating community theatre performance set in the heart of Cooktown Pioneer Cemetery. Presented by Box Jelly Theatre Company and supported by...



