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Cook Shire Council attended the Coen Muster earlier this week, with the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Council staff travelled to Coen on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 May, to connect with residents and celebrate community spirit. Cook Shire Council was proud...
A united regional response has brought together teams from eight agencies for a coordinated, week-long effort to combat the spread of gamba grass – a highly invasive species threatening ecosystems across Far North Queensland. Led and coordinated by Cook Shire Council,...
In celebration of National Reconciliation Week 2025, Cook Shire Council is proud to present a special Film Festival showcasing powerful First Nations storytelling on the big screen at Cooktown’s iconic Shire Hall. Running from Monday 26 May to Saturday 31 May, the...
Cook Shire Council invites you to join us for a special week of cinema celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2025, with a series of free evening screenings at Cooktown Shire Hall. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “Bridging Now to Next,” is a...
EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY 20 JULY 2025 Due to the shortage of 240L wheelie bins, Cook Shire Council is offering fee-free* disposal of domestic waste for residents whose bins were not collected, and have been issued with a non-compliance notice. Due to high demand, 240L...
Cook Shire Council has adopted a practical and financially disciplined 2025–26 Budget, prioritising essential service delivery and asset maintenance while recognising the ongoing economic challenges and limited capacity to generate own-source revenue. With a modest...
Cook Shire Council is undertaking essential cleaning of the main water reservoir in Coen from Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 July 2025. Temporary water restrictions have been put in place to help conserve supply during this important maintenance work. To help conserve water...
Cook Shire Council is proud to welcome Jay, our newest Apprentice Electrician, who has joined the Water and Wastewater team as part of Council’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program. A local through and through, Jay is passionate about giving back to the community...