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Cook Shire businesses and community groups are invited to take part in free Business Disaster Resilience Training sessions this October. The customised workshops, running across Cooktown, Ayton, Lakeland, Coen, and Portland Roads from 13–16 October, are designed to...
Coen residents are invited to come together for a morning of connection, wellbeing, and disaster readiness at the Coen Community Day on Wednesday 8 October 2025. The event will run from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Apunipima Wellbeing Centre and is part of statewide...
Mayor Robyn Holmes and Chief Executive Officer Brian Joiner recently welcomed Matt Smith MP, Member for Leichhardt, and Bree James MP, Member for Barron River, to Cooktown for discussions on key issues affecting the Shire. As part of the visit, Mayor Holmes and Brian...
Stage 1 of the Ayton Footpath Project is now complete, delivering safer and more accessible pedestrian connections in the heart of Ayton. The project forms part of Council’s 2024–25 Operational Plan and was identified as a key community infrastructure priority. This...
Cooktown Swimming Pool is currently closed due to a critical systems failure. Council is awaiting the delivery of replacement parts and will reopen the facility as soon as repairs are complete and it is safe for public use. We understand this closure may cause...
Santa is making a special stop at the Cooktown Library this Christmas! Families are invited to dress in their festive best and join us for Family Photos with Santa, held on Wednesday 17 December (12:00–5:00PM) and Thursday 18 December (8:30AM–12:00PM). Each $15 mini...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Nature’s Powerhouse will mark a major milestone this November, celebrating 25 years as one of Cooktown’s most beloved cultural landmarks. Since opening its doors in 2000, Nature’s Powerhouse has become a hub for art, heritage and connection—welcoming locals and...