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Helicopter Operations Resume This Week for Scenic Rim Trail Restoration Cook Shire Council advises residents and visitors that helicopter operations will resume Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July (inclusive), weather permitting, as restoration works continue on the...
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...
Please be advises that footpath construction works will commence from Monday 1 June 2026 on Garden Street, between Ida Street and Charles Street. The works will be carried out by an external contractor and are funded through savings from the School Transport...
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that they will be carrying out inspections of the Mungumby Creek bridge on Shiptons Flat Road and the Myall Creek and Coen River bridges on the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR). These inspections are part...
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will undertake a hazard reduction burn on the Endeavour River National Park and on the eastern section of the Cooktown Airport land. This burn is likely to occur today or tomorrow, weather and conditions pending. Smoke may...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Critical thinking was on the agenda at Cooktown Library last week as community members of all ages came together for the Truth Be Told misinformation and disinformation session. With 20 attendees at the free session, including members of the 60s and Better Group...
Grab your little pirates and prepare for a morning of stories, songs and seaside adventure when Pirate Playtime drops anchor at Cooktown Library. Families with children aged 0–5 years are invited to climb aboard the library's Musical Ship on Wednesday 16 September for...