Stay updated on Cook Shire news.
As we approach the 10th anniversary of Botanic Gardens Day, now expanded into a week-long celebration in May, this year’s event offers an exciting opportunity to reflect on the vital role botanic gardens play in conservation, education, and community engagement. The...
Cook Shire Council is seeking community input for the 2025-26 Budget Consultation through a short survey now available online. The annual budget is a crucial tool for shaping the future of Cook Shire, determining how resources are allocated across essential services,...
Start your Easter school holidays the right way! Families are invited to come together and enjoy a delightful day in the heart of Ayton with a fantastic lineup of activities at the Easter in Ayton 2025 event on Saturday, 5 April 2025. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Kick off...
Looking for an exciting and creative activity for your child this April school holidays? Look no further! Box Jelly Theatre Co. is hosting a four-day drama workshop in Cooktown for school-aged children (up to 15 years old), offering a fun, interactive experience for...
Cook Shire Council has temporarily closed access to the new boardwalk along the Rail Trail in the interest of public safety, as the structure has not yet received final building certification. The opening date was announced without prior consultation with Council, and...
As part of the ongoing No Label, No Service Program, residents whose household wheelie bins have been identified as non-compliant or in need of replacement can dispose of them free of charge at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station until June 30, 2025. This initiative...
Cook Shire Council acknowledges the strong community interest in the Stay Another Day Rail Trail Boardwalk project and is pleased to provide the following update. This project is a community-led initiative located on Council-managed land. The development application,...
The Festival of Small Halls is making its highly-anticipated return to Cooktown, and this year we have the honour of launching the Winter Tour 2025 right here on Wednesday 2 July! Following the success and community buzz of last year’s event Festival of Small Halls...