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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...
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...
Male, brown crossbreed. Picked up on May Street Cooktown, on Wednesday 13 May 2026. If he belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange his release. Proof of ownership is required for collection.
Get ready for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, games and prizes at the Cooktown Youth Disco! The free community youth event will run from 6:00PM to 8:30PM on Friday 22 May 2026 and promises an energetic evening packed with dance music, interactive games, prizes...
Young people are invited to join two exciting days of skateboarding workshops. The workshops will be held at the Cooktown Skate Park on Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June 2026 from 9AM to 3PM. They will feature one-on-one and group coaching sessions with professional...
Communtiy Choir project to bring music, connection, and wellbeing to Cook Shire Communities. Cook Shire communities are invited to come together through music as part of Stronger Together, a new community choir project. The project will bring people of all ages and...