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The community is being advised that a temporary road closure along Angus Gully Road, Rossville will be in place at the following dates and times for the Rossville State School's Annual Run Run event. Tuesday 29 April 2025 from 9 AM until 1 PM Signage and detours will...
What matters most to you in Cook Shire—roads, water, events, or community services? Council’s been out and about, listening to what locals have to say—and there’s still time for your voice to be heard. Over the past month, Cook Shire Council has been rolling out...
We’ve extended the deadline for the Cook Shire Community Scorecard until Thursday 4 April 2025 to ensure as many voices as possible are heard. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand what matters most to you and how we can better serve our community. Whether...
Get ready to sweat! Cook Shire Council is excited to launch two new weekly group fitness classes at the Cooktown Events Centre, starting Wednesday 2 April. Whether you're looking to torch calories, build strength, or simply move your body in a fun and supportive...
Cook Shire Council advises that due to favourable weather conditions, residual green waste is being burned at the Mt Tully Waste Facility today. This burn involves green waste that could not be mulched—such as oversized branches or material contaminated with items...
Cooktown is set to receive a major boost in disaster preparedness and community infrastructure, with funding now secured for the construction of a brand-new Resilience and Learning Hub. The project, led by Cook Shire Council, will deliver a purpose-built facility that...
Cook Shire Council has temporarily closed access to the new boardwalk along the Rail Trail in the interest of public safety, as the structure has not yet received final building certification. The opening date was announced without prior consultation with Council, and...
As part of the ongoing No Label, No Service Program, residents whose household wheelie bins have been identified as non-compliant or in need of replacement can dispose of them free of charge at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station until June 30, 2025. This initiative...