Cook Shire News

The festive season often brings extra rubbish, and Cook Shire Council understands that managing household waste over Christmas can be challenging. The Cooktown Waste Transfer Station (WTS) will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. To help the community manage...

*Update: Due to recent weather conditions and recent vandalism at John Street Oval and Queens Oval, all School Holiday Sports activities have been moved to the Cooktown Events Centre. Cook Shire Council is hosting a series of free, fun activities for young people aged...

Cook Shire Council wishes to advise the community of operating hours for Council facilities over the Christmas and New Year period.   Council Administration Building CLOSED: Wednesday 24 December 2025 from 12 noon REOPENS: Monday 5 January 2026   Cooktown...

Cook Shire Council advises that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will be closed this Saturday, 6 December. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for their understanding. Normal operations will resume at the next scheduled opening.