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As part of the ongoing investigation into the cause of discoloured water in Cooktown, we can confirm that independent test results, received back on Monday 9 December, have identified Manganese as the primary factor. While both iron and manganese are present, the data...
Please be advised Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed on Thursday 6 December. Normal business hours will resume on Friday 6 December 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thank the community for its understanding.
As the festive season approaches, please note the adjusted operating hours for Cook Shire Council facilities and services. While essential services and emergency contact options remain available throughout the holiday period, specific locations such as the Council...
We want to reassure the community that all investigations indicate the discolored water is not related to Council infrastructure, treatments, or any mistakes. The likely cause is natural, linked to minerals introduced by landslides and flooding during Tropical Cyclone...
Free sandbags are now available to residents in Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Bloomfield and Helenvale as a low-pressure system off the coast continues to bring rainfall across the region. The system is currently producing showers and periods of rain, with further...
Council advises that the local swimming pool will be closed on Friday 6 March from 8:30am to 3:00pm due to the Endeavour Christian College Swimming Carnival. The pool will reopen to the public from 3:00pm and resume normal operating hours thereafter. We appreciate the...
Cook Shire Council advises that the Cooktown Splash Park is closed until Wednesday 5 March due to significant system blockages caused by a significant quantity of small, styrofoam-coloured beads. A significant quantity of small, candy-coloured styrofoam beads and...
Cook Shire Council met with senior representatives from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) on Friday 27 February 2026 to receive a formal update on the redevelopment of the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS), a $200 million Queensland...