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Please be advised that Council is working to resolve the cause of discoloured water from the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Although the water may appear discoloured, it has been tested and is safe to drink. Council has released some water from the main reservoir in...
Please be advised Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed on Saturday 23 November 2024 for a private function. Normal business hours will resume on Sunday 24 November 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thank the community for its...
Please be advised that Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed on Friday 8 November 2024, from 3 pm - 6 pm for staff development. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this brief closure. The pool will reopen and...
We are pleased to announce that the Level 2 water restrictions in Cooktown have now been lifted, effective immediately. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation over the past week as we worked to address the necessary repairs at the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Your...
Council advises that a contractor will commence works on Tuesday 3 March in the Ayton Library area to replace the sewer line. A site meeting will be held tomorrow (Tuesday 3 March) to determine whether the works will impact Ayton Library opening hours. Further updates...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Cooktown is set to welcome the Arthur Beetson Future Immortals Tour, offering young rugby league players an exciting opportunity to develop their skills, meet elite ambassadors, and take part in fun games and community activities. Thursday 12 March – Youth Coaching...
Families across the Shire are invited to come together for a morning of Easter fun at Bloomfield Library on Saturday 28 March. Easter in Ayton will run from 9am to 12 midday and promises a relaxed, family-friendly celebration packed with activities for local children....