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Please be reminded that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Friday 27 June 2025 Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot All Cook Shire Libraries The Cooktown Swimming Pool The Cooktown Events Centre Nature's Powerhouse All...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and businesses in Lakeland of a planned water supply interruption as part of our ongoing water main replacement program. Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMDuration: Approximately 3 hours Affected Properties...
Under Section 258 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at: 9 AM Tuesday 8 July, at Council's Main Administration Building located at10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be conducted...
Cook Shire Council advises the Coen community of scheduled maintenance works at the Coen Aerodrome scheduled from Monday 30 June - Friday 4 July 2025. The works involve a single coat reseal of the runway, including mechanical sweeping and chip sealing. These upgrades...
Please be advised that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Friday 26 June 2026 due to the Cook Shire Show public holiday for the Laura Campdraft and Rodeo Weekend. List of closures: Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot...
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and licensed tenderers for the construction of a new ablution block, covered access pathway, ramp and carpark works at the Shire Hall, Cooktown, as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. Tender...
Nature’s Powerhouse Café is serving up a unique celebration of culture, flavour, and local ingredients this National Reconciliation Week, with a limited-edition menu inspired by native Australian bush foods. Available from Wednesday 27 May until 3 June (or until sold...
Community members are invited to come together during National Reconciliation Week 2026 for Stories That Shaped Us — a community-led event and exhibition celebrating stories, memories, culture and connection across Cook Shire. Coordinated by Gungarde Community Centre...