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Signage for Portland Roads landfill
13/03/2017
Signage will be installed at the Portland Roads landfill to curb the dumping of vehicles and construction waste at the site.
Waterfront project progressing
13/03/2017
Seawall remediation works on Cooktown's waterfront construction site are progressing, with more than half the rock wall now remediated.
Australia Day ambassador announced
09/01/2017
Australia Day is a time to reflect on our shared history, appreciate our differences and celebrate everything that is being an Australian.
Catholic Early Learning to operate Child Care
20/01/2017
Cook Shire Council has reached verbal agreement for the Diocese of Cairns’ Catholic Early Learning & Care to operate the Barrier Reef Child Care Centre.
New HR Manager to join Council team
08/01/2017
Long time human resources professional Tracey Boulton will join the Cook Shire Council team in the position of HR Manager next week.
Cooktown’s show day in July
09/01/2017
Cooktown’s annual show day holiday will this year fall on Friday, July 21, to align with the Cairns Show.
Planned removal of rain tree
16/01/2017
Potential risk to public safety and asset damage has forced Cook Shire Council to plan the removal of a rain tree on the corner of Endeavour Valley Road and Ferrari Street.
Waste poses public health risk
16/01/2017
Council held its annual pre-storm season pick-up of green waste and white goods in November last year. Unfortunately, household waste not included in the pre-storm season pick-up was placed kerbside by a minority of residents. There are still many nature-strips strewn with rubbish including household items, broken furniture and construction waste. Cook Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Tim Cronin advised that this poses a public health risk. “Public health and safety is paramount for Council and waste left in this manner can be dangerous during cyclones and also become breeding sites for mosquitoes and rodents,” he stated.
Australia Day ceremony moves to waterfront park
17/01/2017
Cook Shire’s official Australia Day Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 26, from 7am at Bicentennial Park.
Childcare centre plans progress
09/01/2017
Cook Shire Council is working closely with the State Government to ensure Cooktown’s only childcare re-opens as soon as possible.
