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...
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Notification of Special Meeting of Council
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...
Discolouration of Cooktown water supply
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...
Nature’s Powerhouse to Close for Private Function on 23 November
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...
Cook Shire Council’s Youth After-School Program Wraps a Successful Term 1 – Term 2 Coming Soon
Cook Shire Council's youth after-school program has concluded an outstanding Term 1, and we're excited to announce that Term 2 is on the way. Save the date — full details coming soon. Term 1: A Program That DeliveredCook Shire Council, in partnership with the Cooktown...
An Evening with Trent Dalton
Cooktown Library to host special live-streamed evening with Trent Dalton Cooktown Library is inviting the community to enjoy a special literary experience this April, with a live-streamed author event featuring award-winning and bestselling Australian author, Trent...
Cook Shire calls on locals to help future-proof disaster planning
Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to help shape the region’s future disaster preparedness, with a series of community workshops taking place this April. The sessions will directly inform new local disaster plans tailored to the unique risks, challenges and...
School Holiday Workshop Update – New Location & Details
Due to low booking numbers in Lakeland, the upcoming Creative Art Workshops on Saturday 11 April have been moved to Cooktown. This event will occur at the Cooktown Events Centre. All materials provided. Children take home their creations. Workshop Schedule...



