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Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed from 12 pm on Thursday 5 December 2024: Council Administration BuildingCooktown Works DepotCook Shire LibrariesCooktown Swimming PoolCooktown Waste Transfer Station Nature's...
Council is investigating the cause of discoloured water from the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Crews are actively flushing and scouring the water network across Cooktown to expedite the clearing process. Please be aware of pooling water on roads in some areas and drive...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise the public of upcoming road works as part of essential Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and asset rehabilitation projects. These works will be carried out by contractors, and traffic control and detours will be...
Under Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at: 8:30 am on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at Council's Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Due to unforseen circumstances, Cook Shire Council advises the Lakeland community and visitors that the Lakeland Waste Transfer Station will be closed today. Council is working to minimise disruption and will provide an update as soon as the facility is able to...
A guide to checking river crossings across Cook Shire With wet weather affecting parts of the region, many residents and travellers rely on river gauge data to monitor crossing conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) provides real-time river height information...
Cook Shire Council is once again calling on the community to stand together following a significant and deeply disappointing spree of vandalism across multiple public facilities in Cooktown. The latest damage bill is currently estimated at approximately $15,000 with...
Cook Shire Council has successfully completed an essential food resupply to the remote community of Coen, delivering 3,301 kilograms of vital goods on Friday 27 February 2026. The coordinated effort ensured shelves were restocked with key food items, supporting...