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Impound 926
Impound 926 Male, entire grey, short-hair cat  Picked up in Buyer Creek,...
Discolouration of Cooktown water supply
Please be advised that Council is working to resolve the cause of discoloured...
Remebrance Day 2024: Honouring our Heroes
This morning, the Cook Shire community gathered in remembrance to honour the...
Nature’s Powerhouse to Close for Private Function on 23 November
Please be advised Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed on Saturday 23 November...
Council ICT Support helps community stay connected
During yesterday’s unexpected Telstra outage affecting Cooktown and...
Council approves Development Application for new rural lifestyle lots
At a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, Council approved a significant development application (DA/4609) for the reconfiguration of a single lot into 13 new rural lifestyle lots, plus one balance lot, along Mulligan Highway.
Senior’s Celebrate with Morning Tea at Nature’s Powerhouse
Cook Shire seniors gathered for a memorable morning tea at Nature’s Powerhouse...
Expressions of Interest to join our Festival Family for 2025
Want to make a difference and be an integral part of Cook Shire’s biggest...
Annan Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Annan Water Treatment Plant is currently undergoing significant upgrades...
Power supply upgrades at Lions and Endeavour Park
Lions and Endeavour Park are enhanced for community markets and events....
Free* Pet Desexing Clinic coming to Cooktown
Council is excited to announce another free desexing clinic! This time it's...
Council Policies Updated Online
Council regularly reviews, updates, and introduces new policies as part of our...
Calling all Stall Holders: Christmas Twilight Markets is coming!
Join the Festive Fun! Council invites you to send in your expression of...
Road Upgrades in Cook Shire
Bloomfield Road and More! Great news for residents and visitors of Cook Shire!...
Council had a great time at the Cooktown Kindergarten Community Fete
In a proactive effort to ensure community safety, Cook Shire Council recently...
Community voices heard at Portland Road’s Meet and Greet
Portland Roads community recently welcomed Councillor's and Council staff for...
Power Interruption at Lion’s Park
Cook Shire Council wishes to inform the community of a planned power...
Exciting News for Coen Readers: Library Relocated and Revamped!
The Coen Library has a new home—still within the historic JS Love Building but...