YOU'VE HEARD THE DIRTY RUMOURS, NOW FIND OUT THE TRUTH AT OUR TRASH TALK EVENTS

You're invited to the find out the truth about the forthcoming changes to Councils's waste operations at a series of events taking place in Laura, Lakeland and Cooktown this July. Find out more.  

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 

From sport and recreation, to arts and crafts, we're proud to be presenting a number of fun, and free school holiday activities these school holidays. Find out what's in store!

WHALEBONE PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP

A most excellent theatre adenture for the whole family, Whalebone by Jens Altheimer is full of quirky inventions and contraptions, gorgeous video animations, a pinch of circus and magically flying objects. With a ticketed performance the whole family will enjoy and a free workshop available for kids ages 9-12 years, Whalebone is a not-to-be-missed experience. Find out more. 

THE FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS IS COMING TO COOKTOWN

Get ready, Cooktown! The Festival of Small Halls is bringing its magical musical tour to Cooktown’s Shire Hall on Thursday, 4 July 2024. This extraordinary event promises an unforgettable evening filled with some of the best folk and contemporary acoustic music that Australia and the world have to offer. Buy tickets now!

SWIM SQUAD IS BACK FOR TERM 2 & 3

Specifically tailored for young swimmers aged 5 to 10 years, dive into Swim Squad this April at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. Read more. 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DID YOU KNOW....

That Impact Assessable Development Applications are now also available to to the public to review on our website? That's right. Click here to review the Development Applications currently on public notification. 

CURRENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Have your say on Council projects, plans, and strategies here.