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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...
Cook Shire Council would like to advise the community the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed on Saturday 31 May, for a swimming carnival. Our regular aqua aerobics class will still be on from 12:00 – 1:00pm. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The...
Drinking water now safe to consume Lakeland residents are being advised that the boil water alert issued on 18 May 2026 has now been lifted. Following the completion of repairs to the Lakeland water treatment system, flushing of the water network, and satisfactory...
The Cooktown Swimming Pool has transitioned to its winter operating hours, continuing to provide residents and visitors with opportunities to stay active and enjoy the facility throughout the cooler months. From Monday to Friday, the pool is open from 6:00am to...
Discover powerful First Nations stories at Cooktown Library this National Reconciliation Week. The Cooktown Library will mark National Reconciliation Week with a special display celebrating First Nations authors and storytellers. Now on display, the vibrant...
Works along the Finch Bay section of the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project remain ongoing, with significant progress continuing across the site. To date: The existing sand ladder has been removed Installation of new boardwalk materials is currently underway...