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.. Cook Shire Council and the Cooktown Swimming Pool are calling on the community to dive in for a great cause this March by joining Laps for Life, a national swimming challenge raising funds and awareness for youth mental health. With one in four young Australians...
Experience a powerful fusion of culture, art, and storytelling Internationally renowned artist, musician, and cultural ambassador Dr David Hudson is bringing his groundbreaking exhibition, Ancestral Lines: Art Beyond Boundaries, to Cooktown. This thought-provoking...
Looking to stay active, improve your swimming skills, and stay committed to your fitness goals? Join us for our new Sunday Swim Squad at the Cooktown Swimming Pool – an exciting and structured swimming program designed for intermediate to advanced swimmers aged 16 and...
Cook Shire Council advises that contractors will be conducting patching works on multiple streets in Cooktown over the coming days, subject to weather conditions and material availability from Cairns Scheduled Works: Wednesday 12 February – Helen Street and...
Get ready for a toe-tapping, heartwarming celebration in the rainforest – the Rossville Ramble is coming this May, and you’re invited! Mark your calendars and gather your crew for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, local arts, delicious food, and laid-back fun...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents, businesses, and road users that Ergon Energy will soon commence a multi-stage street lighting upgrade along Charlotte Street, Cooktown. These works are part of Ergon's infrastructure improvement program aimed at enhancing...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and road users of multiple civil construction projects commencing across the Shire from week commencing Tuesday 22 April 2024. These works are part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improving local infrastructure and...
Please be advised that the following Council offices, venues and facilities will be operating with changed hours in honour of the Anzac Day Public Holiday, 25 April 2025: COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGCLOSED: Friday 25 April 2025 COOKTOWN WORKS DEPOTCLOSED:...