Council advises the community that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has commenced repairs along the Peninsula Developmental Road between Coen and Weipa. These works are expected to have minimal impacts and delays to road users as intermittent lane...
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Laura Waste Transfer Station closed Thursday 15 May
May Ordinary Council Meeting date change
May Ordinary Council meeting has been moved to Monday 19 May, 2025, from 3:00 PM. These meetings, held monthly, are categorised as ordinary meetings, where routine matters are deliberated upon. Convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown,...
Public Notice | Laura Waste Transfer Station | Temporary Sunday Closure
Please be advised that the Laura Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Sundays until further notice due to staffing constraints. Thursday operations will continue as normal from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for...
Put your fact-checking skills to the test!
This Library and Information Week, Cooktown Library is inviting the community to sharpen their critical thinking skills at Truth Be Told—a free information session exploring the growing world of misinformation and disinformation. Held on Wednesday 29 July at 10:30am,...
Got a great idea? Learn how to secure the funding to make it happen
From new sporting equipment and upgraded community facilities to local events and business initiatives, great ideas often start with one challenge—finding the funding to make them happen. That's why free Grant Writing Workshops are being offered this August, giving...
Planned burn to take place near Mulligan Highway
Please be advised of a planned burn to take place near Mulligan Highway. Residents and motorists are advised that the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and Yuku Baja Muliku Rangers will be conducting planned burns within Annan River (Yuku Baja Muliku)...
School holiday fun kicks off with an action-packed first week
The first week of the school holidays has been packed with creativity, adventure, sport and plenty of smiling faces, with children and families making the most of a fantastic line-up of free activities across the region. From library craft sessions and pool games to...


