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Boat users are reminded that there will be an exclusion zone in place on Saturday 21 June 2025, for the Cooktown Discovery Festival Fireworks display. All boat users are reminded there is an exclusion zone on Saturday 21 June from 5.30 pm-8.30 pm, for the Cooktown...
Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2025, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for...
Cook Shire Council advises that due to favourable weather conditions, residual green waste is being burned at the Mt Tully Waste Facility today. This burn involves green waste that could not be mulched—such as oversized branches or material contaminated with items...
Please be advised that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 May to Monday 2 June 2025 (weather and works permitting) to allow for essential concreting works. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out these...
The Splash Park will be temporarily closed on Monday 11 May 2026 to allow for scheduled maintenance works. This closure is required to facilitate the installation of a new filtration system—an important upgrade to ensure ongoing water quality and the safe operation of...
The Coen community is invited to come together for a hands-on morning at the Coen Community Garden, with a Working Bee set to take place on Friday, 1 May 2026. Running from 8:30am to 10:30am, the event offers locals the opportunity to lend a hand in maintaining and...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Residents in Coen are advised that water restrictions will move to Alert Level from Monday 27 April 2026, as the local water reservoir undergoes some urgent maintenance. Council is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, however in the meantime, the...