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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...
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...
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...
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...