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Find and fix leaks — It’s a small step that can save you money
Even during the wet season, it’s important to protect our treated water supply—and your household budget. Many residents don’t realise that small leaks, especially those hidden underground or in toilets and irrigation systems, can add up to thousands of litres of lost...
TMR roadworks notice
Council has been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out reconstruction works at multiple sites on Shiptons Flat Road from late February 2026 until July 2026, weather and site conditions permitting. The work will involve...
Vehicle Auction
The auction will take place at Cook Shire Council's Waster Transfer Station MacMillan St Cooktown on Monday 23 February 2026. Vehicles can be viewed from 9am, auction commences at 9.15am sharp. LOT 94 – 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN LOT 95 – 2004 MAZDA 6 HATCHBACK LOT 96...
Update: Next steps for traffic calming near Splash Park and Ida Street
Cook Shire Council has now removed the traffic calming devices previously installed at Ida Street and Webber Esplanade near the Splash Park, following further review, monitoring and community feedback. The reasoning behind the installation of traffic calming measures...
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Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
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For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
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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, Laura and Coen.
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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.