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Community members are advised that the Cooktown swimming pool will be closed from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm today, Monday 2 February 2026. Please note that scheduled swimming lessons will continue as normal during this time. The pool will reopen for community members from...
Ayton Library – Public Toilet Closure Cook Shire Council advises that the public toilet located at the Ayton Library is closed until further notice due to required plumbing repair works. The facility will remain closed while repairs are carried out to ensure the...
Cooktown Swimming Pool is currently closed due to a critical systems failure. Council is awaiting the delivery of replacement parts and will reopen the facility as soon as repairs are complete and it is safe for public use. We understand this closure may cause...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents, businesses, and visitors that the Gazetted 2026 Show Day public holiday for the Shire of Cook will be observed on Friday, 26 June 2026, in recognition of the Laura Campdraft and Rodeo Weekend. This date has been...
What happens when nature goes completely off script? Explore the fascinating science of our natural world, human resilience and what helps us adapt when the unexpected happens. Cooktown is about to find out when one of Australia’s best-known and most-loved science...
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative, delivering enhanced safety and security infrastructure across some of Cooktown's most popular public spaces. The project has seen the installation of new...
The wait is nearly over! After a few weeks closed, the Cooktown Swimming Pool is getting ready to welcome the community back — and what better way to reopen than with a BIG day of free fun! On Saturday 19 September, the Cooktown Swimming Pool will officially reopen...
Free afternoon workshop, live local music and a whole lot of country fun are coming to the Cooktown Shire Hall. Dust off your dancing boots and get ready to kick up your heels — Bootz n Beatz is bringing a foot-stomping night of line dancing, live music and country...