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Cook Shire calls on locals to help future-proof disaster planning

Cook Shire calls on locals to help future-proof disaster planning

by Stephanie Hook | Apr 9, 2026 | Media Releases, News

Cook Shire residents are being encouraged to help shape the region’s future disaster preparedness, with a series of community workshops taking place this April. The sessions will directly inform new local disaster plans tailored to the unique risks, challenges and...
Cooktown set to rock as Kingswood headlines free Discovery Festival concert

Cooktown set to rock as Kingswood headlines free Discovery Festival concert

by Stephanie Hook | Mar 9, 2026 | Media Releases, News

Cooktown is gearing up for a party, with ARIA-nominated, multi-platinum Australian band Kingswood locked in to headline the 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival in a free Saturday night concert. As part of their 2026 national Midnight Mavericks tour, Kingswood will take...
Up to $6,000 available to support arts and culture through RADF

Up to $6,000 available to support arts and culture through RADF

by Kristina Olsen | Jan 29, 2026 | Media Releases, News

Cook Shire Council is calling on artists, creatives and cultural organisations to bring their ideas to life, with Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) opening on Thursday 29 January 2026. Eligible arts and cultural organisations, groups and individuals...
Cook Shire honours community leadership at Australia Day Awards 2026

Cook Shire honours community leadership at Australia Day Awards 2026

by Kristina Olsen | Jan 26, 2026 | Media Releases, News

Cook Shire Council recognised outstanding service, leadership and community contribution at the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, held at the Cooktown Shire Hall on Monday 26 January 2026.   The ceremony brought together residents, families and...
Cook Shire announces 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, record nominations and Citizenship Ceremony

Cook Shire announces 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, record nominations and Citizenship Ceremony

by Kristina Olsen | Jan 15, 2026 | Media Releases, News

Cook Shire Council is proud to announce Professor Peter Timms as the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, as the community comes together to celebrate the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026 in Cooktown. Professor Timms is a nationally...
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