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Cook Shire Council advises that the Cooktown Pool is temporarily closed due to water quality results being outside approved guidelines. This temporary closure will allow Council to complete the necessary processes to support the safe re-opening of pool. Water samples...
Community is advised that public access to Finch Bay Beach is temporarily closed in the interest of public safety as part of the Scenic Rim Walking Trail Restoration Project. While the beach itself has not been directly impacted, the official access tracks at both...
Works associated with the Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 12 May and are expected to continue throughout the remainder of the month. During this period, community members may notice increased activity in the area,...
Cook Shire Council is advising residents and visitors to expect increased helicopter activity, construction noise, and temporary access restrictions around the Cooktown Botanic Gardens and Scenic Rim Walking Trail precinct as restoration works get underway....
The Cooktown Splash Park is temporarily closed due to a fault with the filtration system. The fault requires further investigation to determine what repairs or replacement parts may be needed. The Splash Park will remain closed while the issue is assessed and...
Black Brahman Cross Bull. Picked up at Helenvale on Friday 7 August 2026. If this bull belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange it's release. Proof of ownership is required for collection.
At 2:54pm Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) informed Council's office that they will be carrying out bridge inspections and servicing at the Wallaby Creek bridge on Shiptons Flat Road. Crews will be on site from Saturday 8 August 2026 to Monday 10 August...
Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to search their homes for old batteries as Council launches the Battery Round-Up Challenge, a fun community initiative rewarding people for recycling batteries safely instead of throwing them in the bin. Running from 7...