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Cook Shire Council is seeking community input for the 2025-26 Budget Consultation through a short survey now available online. The annual budget is a crucial tool for shaping the future of Cook Shire, determining how resources are allocated across essential services,...
Start your Easter school holidays the right way! Families are invited to come together and enjoy a delightful day in the heart of Ayton with a fantastic lineup of activities at the Easter in Ayton 2025 event on Saturday, 5 April 2025. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Kick off...
Looking for an exciting and creative activity for your child this April school holidays? Look no further! Box Jelly Theatre Co. is hosting a four-day drama workshop in Cooktown for school-aged children (up to 15 years old), offering a fun, interactive experience for...
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes has shared an important update on the much-anticipated 110-metre boardwalk at the Racecourse end of the trail. Building approval has now been awarded, and suppliers will be on-site this week for a pre-start meeting. If all goes to plan,...
Cook Shire Council attended the Coen Muster earlier this week, with the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Council staff travelled to Coen on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 May, to connect with residents and celebrate community spirit. Cook Shire Council was proud...
A united regional response has brought together teams from eight agencies for a coordinated, week-long effort to combat the spread of gamba grass – a highly invasive species threatening ecosystems across Far North Queensland. Led and coordinated by Cook Shire Council,...
In celebration of National Reconciliation Week 2025, Cook Shire Council is proud to present a special Film Festival showcasing powerful First Nations storytelling on the big screen at Cooktown’s iconic Shire Hall. Running from Monday 26 May to Saturday 31 May, the...
Cook Shire Council invites you to join us for a special week of cinema celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2025, with a series of free evening screenings at Cooktown Shire Hall. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “Bridging Now to Next,” is a...