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Cook Shire Council is undertaking essential cleaning of the main water reservoir in Coen from Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 July 2025. Temporary water restrictions have been put in place to help conserve supply during this important maintenance work. To help conserve water...
Cook Shire Council is proud to welcome Jay, our newest Apprentice Electrician, who has joined the Water and Wastewater team as part of Council’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program. A local through and through, Jay is passionate about giving back to the community...
Cooktown's music-loving community was treated to an unforgettable evening of song, soul, and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls rolled into town on Wednesday 2 July. More than 60 people filled the Shire Hall for a night of world-class live music and community...
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resealing works on sections of Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown. The works will involve asphalt resealing to extend the life of the road pavement and reduce the formation of...
Cooktown’s history will come alive this October as audiences are invited to experience The Spirits of Cooktown – a captivating community theatre performance set in the heart of Cooktown Pioneer Cemetery. Presented by Box Jelly Theatre Company and supported by...
To support the Wallaby Creek Festival, Council will temporarily relocate the Rossville public place recycling skip bin. What’s changing: The recycling skip bin currently located at the Rossville Marketplace will be moved to the area in front of the Wallaby Creek...
Looking for exciting school holiday activities in Cooktown? Cook Shire Council, in partnership with Queensland Police, is proud to host the Queensland Blue Light, Blue Lures School Holiday Fishing Competition in Cooktown. Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025Location: Blue...
Council is pleased to announce new opening hours for Lakeland Library to better suit our community’s needs. Effective immediately, the library will now be open on Saturdays. Lakeland Library opening hours: Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM – 1:00PM The...