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Get your yard ready for extreme weather season Cook Shire Council is once again offering Free Dumping Days to help residents tidy their properties and remove potential hazards before cyclone season. When & Where 1 – 16 November 2025 during regular operating hours...
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...