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Home » June 2019

Media Releases

Stay updated on Cook Shire Media Releases.

Road improvements underway around Cooktown

Council staff blitz cemetery clean up

Dynamic program for condensed 2020 Expo

Cooktown Pool upgrade

Council supports new Cooktown SES vehicle

Council approves $25,000 in community funding

Council funding boost for local arts

Lady Gowrie to manage Barrier Reef Childcare

Positive 2019-20 Council budget

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