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Cook Shire Council advises that upgrade works will be undertaken on Strathgordon Road between chainage 15.9 km and 17.8 km. The project includes the bitumen sealing of the road and the construction of a new culvert and causeway over the Colman River. Scope of Works...
Get your yard ready for extreme weather season Cook Shire Council is once again offering Free Dumping Days to help residents tidy their properties and remove potential hazards before cyclone season. When & Where 1 – 16 November 2025 during regular operating hours...
Cook Shire Council is progressing with the upgrade of the sports lighting at John Street Oval, Cooktown, with works due to begin Thursday, 18 September 2025. The old lights have already been removed, and the next stage will see the installation of a modern LED...
Council advises the community that, due to a school event, the pool will be temporarily closed on Thursday, 18th September 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Normal hours will resume on Friday 19...
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 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...
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...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Events Centre Gym will be closed from 7:30am to midday on Thursday 9 April to allow for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these important works are completed.