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Exhibition: David Hudson’s Ancestral Lines
Experience a powerful fusion of culture, art, and storytelling Internationally...
Sunday Swim Squad – Join the fun!
Looking to stay active, improve your swimming skills, and stay committed to...
Works Notice: Road patching Cooktown & Bloomfield
Cook Shire Council advises that contractors will be conducting patching works...
Exciting updates at the Cooktown Events Centre
There’s a lot happening at the Cooktown Events Centre as we kick off 2025 with...
Forklift training: Upskilling our team
With a commitment to upskilling our staff, while enhancing efficiency and...
Cooktown Netball heats up!
Exciting news for Cooktown netballers! The Cooktown Events Centre has...
Weekly Basketball at Cooktown Events Centre
Looking for a fun and active way for your kids to develop their basketball...
Funding now available: Arts, Community and Economic Development
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that two key funding opportunities...
Celebrate Love your Library month this February at Cook Shire Libraries
Cook Shire Libraries are celebrating Love your Library Month this February,...
February is Love Your Library Month
Join us at Cook Shire Libraries for a month-long celebration of all the...
Cook Shire Council announces 2025 Australia Day Award Winners
Community spirit, resilience, and outstanding achievements were celebrated at...
Finch Bay Road – Causeway crossing upgrade
Cook Shire Council has identified an opportunity to upgrade the water crossing...
Celebrating Excellence: Nominees Announced for 2025 Australia Day Awards
Cook Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for this year’s Australia...
Honouring service and community: Kevin Hughes BM OAM joins Cook Shire’s Australia Day Awards
Cook Shire Council is delighted to announce Kevin Hughes BM OAM as the 2025...
Interruption to Lakeland water supply Tuesday 21 January 2025
Please be advised the main flow meter for Lakeland will be changed out at...
A historic first for Cooktown Botanic Gardens as Big Betty Blooms
The long-anticipated moment has arrived: Big Betty, Cooktown Botanic Gardens’...
Works update: Bloomfield Road
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the continuation of maintenance...
Workshop announcement
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the rescheduling of our Marketing...