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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 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 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...
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...