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Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes has shared an important update on the much-anticipated 110-metre boardwalk at the Racecourse end of the trail. Building approval has now been awarded, and suppliers will be on-site this week for a pre-start meeting. If all goes to plan,...
Cook Shire came together yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day at Nature’s Powerhouse in Cooktown. The event was proudly organised by the Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC) and the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN), in partnership with the Cook...
The clean-up efforts are nearing completion as Cook Shire Council works to restore our region's beaches and coastal areas. This week, helicopters were used to sling large bags of flood debris from the shores of Cedar and Weary Bay, helping to clear waste that has...
Cook Shire Council has been working hard to advocate for improved access to health services and housing across the region, and while there’s still more to do, we’ve made some important progress. Since July 2023, Council has been actively engaging with government...
Please be advised that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 May to Monday 2 June 2025 (weather and works permitting) to allow for essential concreting works. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out these...
Cook Shire Council takes part in today’s Under 8’s Day celebrations in Cooktown, joining the community in a vibrant morning of fun and learning for young children and their families. Council was represented by the Events Team and the Cooktown Library Team, who each...
Cook Shire Mayor, Cr Robyn Holmes and Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC) CEO, Tracey Bolton, have come together to speak out during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. In the video message, the Mayor and CDCC CEO urge anyone experiencing domestic or...
Cook Shire Council would like to advise the community the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed on Saturday 31 May, for a swimming carnival. Our regular aqua aerobics class will still be on from 12:00 – 1:00pm. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The...