Stay updated on Cook Shire news.
Cook Shire Council will shortly undertake approved maintenance works along a section of mangroves on Sherrin Esplanade, Cooktown, between the Bowls Club and the Coast Guard lease area. These works are scheduled to commence frm 16 October 2025 (pending favourable...
Council remains committed to ensuring all community infrastructure is delivered safely, sustainably and in the public interest — including the Stay another Day, Rail Trail Boardwalk project. Council has always supported the Rail Trail Boardwalk in principle,...
Cook Shire Council has finalised its 2025–27 Community Scorecard Action Plan — a detailed roadmap developed directly from the priorities identified by the community through the 2025 Community Scorecard study. The 2025–27 Community Scorecard Action Plan translates...
Cooktown’s Pioneer Cemetery came alive once again as the Spirits of Cooktown returned for another unforgettable season — a masterful blend of history, theatre, and atmosphere presented by Box Jelly Theatre Company in partnership with Cook Shire Council with funding...
Lakeland is set to come alive with festive spirit as the Lakeland Christmas Fair returns on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The event will take place from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on the grassed area in front of the Lakeland coffee shop. Families can look forward to an afternoon...
Cook Shire Council proudly welcomed six new Australians at a Citizenship Ceremony held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The chamber was filled as families, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate the occasion. The ceremony was...
Coen community are being advised that - effective today, Thursday 21 November 2025 - ALERT water restrictions have been lifted. While restrictions are no longer in place, Council encourages all residents to continue using water wisely — especially as we head into...
Cooktown Library team will host its final Storytime session for 2025 on Tuesday 3 December at 10am at Cooktown Events Centre, marking the end of another year of early literacy activities for local families. The final session will feature a relaxed morning of stories,...