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Cook Shire Mayor, Cr Robyn Holmes and Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC) CEO, Tracey Bolton, have come together to speak out during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. In the video message, the Mayor and CDCC CEO urge anyone experiencing domestic or...
Cook Shire Council is recognising Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month this May by joining in turning our community purple. The fountain and tree lights at Cooktown’s Endeavour and Lions Parks will be illuminated purple for the remainder of May to raise...
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,...
Residents and road users are being advised that construction works are scheduled to commence along Cameron Creek Road in mid to late next week. What to Expect Heavy machinery and a high volume of trucks will be operating along the road corridor. Construction will be...
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out bridge inspections and servicing at the following locations: Hann River bridge, Peninsula Developmental Road: Tuesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025 Wallaby Creek...
A new sandstone boundary has been installed at the Splash Park to help prevent lawn clippings and debris from entering the filtration system — a long-standing issue that has led to repeated shutdowns of the facility. This operational upgrade offers a simple,...
EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 20 JULY 2025 Due to the shortage of 240L wheelie bins, Cook Shire Council is offering fee-free* disposal of domestic waste for residents whose bins were not collected, and have been issued with a non-compliance notice. Due to high demand, 240L...