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Cook Shire Council advises residents and road users of upcoming construction works on Furneaux Street, between Helen Street and Hope Street, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades in the area. Scheduled Works: Start Date: Approximately Tuesday, 26 March 2025...
Cooktown State School students are helping shape the future of our community, with more than 60 students aged 14 and over completing Cook Shire Council’s 2025 Community Scorecard following a recent visit from Mayor Robyn Holmes this week. During her visit, the Mayor...
Endeavour Christian College will be holding its Cross-Country Carnival on Friday, 4 April 2025, with events taking place between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM (approx.). The course will follow the roads shown in the map below. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise...
Get ready for an unmissable weekend of history, adventure, and entertainment as the 46th annual Cooktown Discovery Festival returns from 20-22 June 2025. This iconic festival brings together locals and visitors to celebrate Cooktown’s rich heritage, culture, and...
Cooktown’s beloved Splash Park is getting some exciting new enhancements thanks to upgrade works that commenced on Monday 26 May 2025. Council has installed a concrete strip around the park, which will soon be fitted with sandstone blocks. These new sandstone blocks...
Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2025, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for...
Cook Shire Council advises that due to favourable weather conditions, residual green waste is being burned at the Mt Tully Waste Facility today. This burn involves green waste that could not be mulched—such as oversized branches or material contaminated with items...
Cooktown is set to receive a major boost in disaster preparedness and community infrastructure, with funding now secured for the construction of a brand-new Resilience and Learning Hub. The project, led by Cook Shire Council, will deliver a purpose-built facility that...