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The recent school holiday event in Laura provided a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy a fun family day, and learn about the importance of disaster preparedness ahead of the upcoming season. Delivered by Cook Shire Council in partnership...
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to...
Cook Shire Council is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves ahead of storm season, with the launch of the Get Ready! Yard Clean Up Competition and almost $2,000 in practical prizes up for grabs. The competition, which runs from 3 October to 17 November 2025,...
Local businesses, community groups, organisations, and individuals across Cook Shire are encouraged to apply for funding through Round 1 of Cook Shire Council’s 2025 Community and Economic Development Grants Program, With up to $6,000 available for each successful...
Cooktown’s business community showed strong interest in the town’s growth and development at last week’s Business Networking Function, hosted by Cook Shire Council in partnership. The event drew around 70 attendees, representing a wide range of local businesses and...
Due to pressure on the local water supply, Cook Shire Council has introduced Alert Level Water Restrictions in Coen, effective immediately. Please reduce non-essential water use. What you can and can’t do No watering on Wednesdays. Sprinklers, micro-sprays and drip...
Cooktown Swimming Pool is currently closed due to a critical systems failure. Council is awaiting the delivery of replacement parts and will reopen the facility as soon as repairs are complete and it is safe for public use. We understand this closure may cause...
Santa is making a special stop at the Cooktown Library this Christmas! Families are invited to dress in their festive best and join us for Family Photos with Santa, held on Wednesday 17 December (12:00–5:00PM) and Thursday 18 December (8:30AM–12:00PM). Each $15 mini...