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Cook Shire Council is progressing with the upgrade of the sports lighting at John Street Oval, Cooktown, with works due to begin Thursday, 18 September 2025. The old lights have already been removed, and the next stage will see the installation of a modern LED...
Council advises the community that, due to a school event, the pool will be temporarily closed on Thursday, 18th September 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Normal hours will resume on Friday 19...
Council advises that the Ayton Waste Transfer Station will be closed this Saturday 6 Septemeber 2025. Regular services will resume on Wednesday 10 Septemeber 2025, following the closure. We encourage residents to plan ahead and make alternative arrangements for waste...
Cook Shire Council advises that the Coen water station is currently out of service until further notice. Council is working to restore the service as quickly as possible and apologises for any inconvenience caused. Updates will be provided as soon as more information...
Get ready for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, games and prizes at the Cooktown Youth Disco! The free community youth event will run from 6:00PM to 8:30PM on Friday 22 May 2026 and promises an energetic evening packed with dance music, interactive games, prizes...
Young people are invited to join two exciting days of skateboarding workshops. The workshops will be held at the Cooktown Skate Park on Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June 2026 from 9AM to 3PM. They will feature one-on-one and group coaching sessions with professional...
Communtiy Choir project to bring music, connection, and wellbeing to Cook Shire Communities. Cook Shire communities are invited to come together through music as part of Stronger Together, a new community choir project. The project will bring people of all ages and...
Please be advised that due to unforseen circimstances the Lakeland Library will be closed Tuesday 12 May 2026. The library will reopen Saturday 16 May 2026 at 9AM - 1PM. Thank you for your understanding.