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Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 3 pm on Monday 17 March 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Library will be CLOSED on Monday, 10 March 2025. The library will reopen at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your understanding during this time. For...
In accordance with the Water Fluoridation Act 200 , Cook Shire Council wishes to inform the community that, following Council Resolution 2025/018, fluoridation of Cooktown’s water supply will cease effective 28 March 2025. As required under the Act, Council has:...
Cook Shire Council advises that contractors will be conducting patching works on multiple streets in Cooktown over the coming days, subject to weather conditions and material availability from Cairns Scheduled Works: Wednesday 12 February – Helen Street and...
Continuing our commitment to improving animal welfare and community safety in Coen, a visiting veterinarian is set to deliver free services next Wednesday and Thursday (22 & 23 April 2026) as part of the Healthy Dogs program. Funded through the Healthy Dogs,...
Cook Shire primary producers impacted by the recent Tropical Cyclone Narelle and flooding event are now eligible for disaster recovery grants and loans through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The disaster recovery grants and loans...
A new Friday after-school program is coming to the Cooktown Events Centre. Delivered in partnership with Thoegayn Zugub, the Stars Above, Hoops Below program will run over 10 weeks at the Cooktown Events Centre, commencing Friday 24 April 2026. The program is designed...
Please be advised that the following Council offices, venues, and facilities will be closed out of respect for the Anzac Day Commemoration Services, April 25 2026. COOKTOWN WORKS DEPOT CLOSED: as per regular hours. WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS All facilities...