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Long weekend confirmed for Laura Rodeo, Campdraft and Races Weekend 2027
Round up the crew, it’s time to start planning a trip to Laura! Cook Shire’s 2027 show day gazetted public holiday will fall on Friday 25 June 2027, giving the whole Shire a long weekend for the Laura Rodeo, Campdraft and Races Weekend.With the date now approved by...
Pop Up Playtime – Bugs in my backyard
Bring your young explorers to the Cooktown Botanic Gardens to discover tiny critters! There's a whole world of tiny neighbours living in Cooktown's gardens, and your little ones can discover them at Pop Up Playtime, Bugs in my Backyard on Wednesday 18 November. Bring...
Bravo, Cooktown! A night of opera, connection and a little waterfront magic
There were soaring voices, laughter and more than a few tears as Opera Queensland brought Bravo! to Cooktown’s William Daku Waterfront on Thursday 22 October. Approximately 180 people gathered for the free concert, with long-time locals, families, friends, seniors and...
Cooktown Swimming Pool: changed hours this weekend
Cooktown Swimming Pool will operate with reduced hours this weekend due to staff illness and limited staff availability. Opening hours will be: Saturday 24 October: 12 noon to 5:30 pm Sunday 25 October: Closed Council apologises for the inconvenience and thanks pool...
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27 Oct @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmPlay and yarn | Laura
28 Oct @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amStorytime – First 5 Forever
29 Oct @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pmTech Time
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Animals & Pets
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
Environment and Health
Environmental Health encompasses all aspects of the built and natural environment that can impact human health…
Council Facilities
From workshops and classes, to private weddings and corporate functions.
Cemeteries
For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
Disaster Management
Queensland’s disaster management features groups at the State, District and Local level.
Waste Management
Kerbside Refuse Calendar, Recycling tips, Waster Transfer Stations and more.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a targeted effort to prevent, control and recover from the impacts of invasive plants and animals.
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Cook Shire Council have libraries in Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, and Coen.
Local Laws
Local Laws govern most of Council’s roles and responsibilities including parking, animal control, overgrown allotments and illegal camping.
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Cook Shire is the largest land area shire in Queensland. From the Bloomfield River in the south to just north of the Jardine River, it covers more than 100,000km2 and occupies 80 per cent of Cape York Peninsula.
Cook Shire is a vibrant area, from the main township of Cooktown to smaller outlying communities rich in indigenous history, agriculture, tourism and arts.