by Kristina Olsen | May 7, 2026 | Media Releases, News
Cook Shire Council is taking an innovative approach to tackling water loss… Danny the leak detection dog and his handler set to arrive in the region this May, bringing technology typically used in major city networks to remote communities. “This is the kind of...
by Kristina Olsen | Apr 30, 2026 | Media Releases, News
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Visit the new site Designed to be...
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...
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...
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...
