Please be advised that Cooktown Library will open at 1pm on Thursday 3 September. Thank you for your understanding and patience. For more information please phone 4069 5009 or email cooktown_library@cook.qld.gov.au.
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Pool upgrades brought forward
Cooktown Swimming Pool will remain closed beyond the previously anticipated reopening around 8 August, with the second stage of upgrade works now able to proceed sooner. The pool was expected to reopen briefly between the chlorination system upgrade and surface...
Public Notice: Tree maintenance works
Please be advised that specialist contractors will commence maintenance pruning of the large mango trees located on the corner of Charlotte and Adelaide Streets, opposite the Sovereign Resort Hotel, from Monday 20 July, 2026. The works involve a significant crown...
Helicopter operations resume for Scenic Rim Trail Restoration
Helicopter Operations Resume This Week for Scenic Rim Trail Restoration Cook Shire Council advises residents and visitors that helicopter operations will resume Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July (inclusive), weather permitting, as restoration works continue on the...
Cooktown Library will open late Thursday 3 September
Please be advised that Cooktown Library will open at 1pm on Thursday 3 September. Thank you for your understanding and patience. For more information please phone 4069 5009 or email cooktown_library@cook.qld.gov.au.
Biosecurity precaution – reporting sick or dead birds
Council's Biosecurity team is encouraging the community to remain vigilant and report sick or dead wild birds as part of ongoing surveillance for avian influenza (bird flu). H5 bird flu has recently been detected in Queensland, however there are currently no known...
Celebrate the Sporting Stars of Cook Shire
It starts with dedication, perseverance and the people who make sport part of our community. Across Cook Shire, athletes, teams and sporting contributors achieve remarkable things every year. Now it's time to celebrate them. Nominations are now open for the 36th North...
Marton Boat Ramp Notice: Vessel Removal Works
Community members are advised that contractors will be using the Marton Boat Ramp from Tuesday 4 August for approximately two days to remove derelict vessels from the Endeavour River. The boat ramp will remain open to the public, but the area may be busier than usual...