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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...
Works associated with the Scenic Rim Walking Trail project, including the new path and access improvements at Finch Bay, are progressing through the final stages of delivery, with final inspections and project completion activities currently underway. As a result, the...
From local roads and community projects to childcare, the Cooktown Hospital redevelopment and more, there's plenty happening across Cook Shire. Join Mayor Robyn Holmes and CEO Brian Joiner at the Cooktown Discovery Festival for a relaxed on-stage conversation about...
Congratulations to Cooktown State School student, Xania Gordon who was drawn as the winner of the "Spin in and Win with Council" activity at the recent Cooktown Careers Expo. Xania, a Year 11 student, was randomly selected as the winner of a pair of Apple AirPods 4...
Temporary pool closure Wednesday 17 June 2026 from 12PM - 2PM. Please be advised that due to staff shortages the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed from 12PM - 2PM on Wednesday 17 June. Thank you for your understanding.