Media Releases
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MEDIA RELEASE | Real stories of resilience and reconciliation set to light up the Cooktown Shire Hall
In celebration of National Reconciliation Week 2025, Cook Shire Council is...
MEDIA RELEASE | Cooktown Botanic Gardens celebrates Botanic Gardens Week 2025
Cook Shire Council is once again joining gardens across Australia and New...
MEDIA RELEASE | Council announces bin labelling program for fairer, safer waste services
Cook Shire Council is rolling out a new bin-labelling program to improve waste...
MEDIA RELEASE: Bright blue, bulk water units launching in Cooktown and Coen
Cook Shire Council has launched its new self-serve water stations in Cooktown...
Cooktown’s biggest celebration returns this June
Get ready for an unmissable weekend of history, adventure, and entertainment...
Cook Shire Council launches 2025 Community Scorecard Study
Cook Shire Council is calling on residents and ratepayers to have their say as...
Cook Shire Council votes to cease fluoridation of Cooktown’s water supply
COOKTOWN – In a decision that has sparked strong reactions from the community,...
Be informed: Council to host Community Update ahead of 2025-26 budget considerations
Cook Shire Council is calling on residents to attend an important Community...
Cooktown dives in! Council and community swim to support youth mental health
.. Cook Shire Council and the Cooktown Swimming Pool are calling on the...
Celebrate Love your Library month this February at Cook Shire Libraries
Cook Shire Libraries are celebrating Love your Library Month this February,...
Cook Shire Council announces 2025 Australia Day Award Winners
Community spirit, resilience, and outstanding achievements were celebrated at...
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...
Media Release | New leadership for Cooktown Events Centre: Council appoints Stephen Wishart
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce the appointment of Stephen Wishart...
Council adopts 2023–24 Annual Report
At Council's Ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 26 November 2024, Cook Shire...
Cook Shire brings free Santa photos to Cooktown
Cook Shire Council announces a free Santa photo session for local families...
Council unveils new modern website to improve community access and engagement
Cook Shire Council is proud to unveil its new, user-friendly website, designed...
Council to assume direct managment of the Cooktown Events Centre
Cook Shire Council resolved at its September 24 Council meeting that Council...
The long road to recovery: Bloomfield Road repair and reconstruction works to commence
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that significant recovery and...