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Dog owners encouraged to seize the opportunity to 'Spay the Day'
05/04/2024
Cook Shire Council is encouraging all dog owners to Spay the Day, with the final round of its successful desexing program for the 2023-24 financial year scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 30 April until Thursday, 2 May 2024.
QRA Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Monitoring Audits
11/04/2024
Please be advised that officers from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority will be in Cook Shire between Monday 15 April and Friday 19 April checking on homes and businesses damaged by the severe rainfall and flooding of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Fresh faces, fresh ideas: Cook Shire welcomes its new Council.
09/04/2024
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the official swearing-in of its newly elected Councillors at the Post-election meeting held today Tuesday, 9 April 2024. The ceremony, administered by CEO Brian Joiner, marked the commencement of their duties in serving the community.
Have your say on the future of Lakeland
28/06/2023
We encourage everyone to have their say and provide their input on the draft plans for the future of Lakeland.
Free Wildlife Art Workshop Series
19/04/2024
Connect with nature and learn how to capture's its beauty by practising and improving your art skills with artists, Ross and Lainie Franzi.
Head to the Coen Muster Day
22/04/2024
A fanstistic opportunity to connect with more than 20+ services in the one place! 14-15 May 2024!
Simultaneous Storytime Event
30/04/2024
Join us at the Cooktown Library on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 for National Simultaneous Storytime
Cooktown Botanic Gardens Open Day 2024
08/05/2023
Learn and rediscover the history, heritage and horticulture of the Cooktown Botanic Gardens as we celebrate Botanic Gardens Day with a fun-filled day of free, family friendly, music, activities, tours and events.
Enhanced Accessibility at William Daku Park with New Wheelchair-Friendly Picnic Tables
02/05/2024
Cook Shire Council is excited to announce a significant enhancement to the accessibility and aesthetics of William Daku Park with the installation of two brand-new timber-look aluminium picnic tables, designed to accommodate wheelchair users.
TEMPORARY COUNCIL CLOSURE
06/12/2022
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise you of the following changes to the regular operational hours for all Council offices, venues and facilities for Thursday December 8, 2022. The pool will be closed from 12 pm - 6 pm. Nature's Powerhouse will be closed for the entire day.
