Cook Shire News

Cook Shire Council is advising residents that severe to extreme heatwave conditions are forecast for Far North Queensland over the coming days, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning that temperatures will continue to rise across the region from Monday 24 November...

Cook Shire Libraries are gearing up for three weeks of Christmas holiday activities, with fun, free sessions planned for Lakeland, Bloomfield and Cooktown throughout December. Families can look forward to hands-on games, creative activities and festive crafts designed...

Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the winners of the Most Improved Yard category in this year’s Get Ready! Yard Clean-Up Competition. The competition encouraged residents to tidy and prepare their properties, promoting safety and resilience ahead of the storm...

Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and road users that a sealing contractor is scheduled to mobilise to site on Monday 24 November 2025, as part of the ongoing upgrade of Cameron Creek Road. Scheduled Works Sealing works are expected to commence on Tuesday...