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Cooktown's music-loving community was treated to an unforgettable evening of song, soul, and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls rolled into town on Wednesday 2 July. More than 60 people filled the Shire Hall for a night of world-class live music and community...
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resealing works on sections of Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown. The works will involve asphalt resealing to extend the life of the road pavement and reduce the formation of...
Cook Shire Council is inviting community members to attend a special 2025–26 Budget and Community Update session on Wednesday 16 July from 5:30 PM at the Cooktown Events Centre. This event is an opportunity for the community to gain valuable insight into how Council’s...
Cook Shire Council is proud to celebrate the achievements of Connor Morgan, our talented Apprentice Diesel Fitter, who has been named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at the 2025 Cairns Trade Excellence Awards, hosted by TAFE Queensland. With more...
To support the Wallaby Creek Festival, Council will temporarily relocate the Rossville public place recycling skip bin. What’s changing: The recycling skip bin currently located at the Rossville Marketplace will be moved to the area in front of the Wallaby Creek...
Looking for exciting school holiday activities in Cooktown? Cook Shire Council, in partnership with Queensland Police, is proud to host the Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures School Holiday Fishing Competition in Cooktown. Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025Location: Blue...
Council is pleased to announce new opening hours for Lakeland Library to better suit our community’s needs. Effective immediately, the library will now be open on Saturdays. Lakeland Library opening hours: Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM – 1:00PM The...
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to commence maintenance works on sections of road on the Mulligan Highway at Cooktown from the Trevethan Creek bridge to past the Mt Amos Road intersection. The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing to...