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We’re going ‘All in’ for National Reconciliation Week 2026
We're embracing this year’s National Reconciliation Week (NRW) theme — All In — with a range of community events, cultural activities and local collaborations designed to bring people together across the Shire. Running from 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation...
Get ALL IN for Edor this Reconciliation Week
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 with a free youth crop in Edor session at the Cooktown Events Centre! School-aged students are invited to get active, have fun and celebrate culture at a free Youth Drop-In Edor Session at the Cooktown Events Centre on...
Public Notice – Installation of speed humps
The community is being advised that traffic calming devices are being installed at the following Cooktown locations: Webber Esplanade – Splash Park area Ida Street / May Street intersection Installation dates: the week commencing Monday 25 May 2026. Works are expected...
Impound 1150
Female, black and white healer cross. Picked up on Pryde Street Cooktown, on Sunday 10 May 2026. If she belongs to you please contact Council on 4082 0500 during business hours (8:45 am – 4:45 pm, weekdays) to arrange her release. proof of ownership is required for...
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Upcoming Events
11 May @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pmSweat Sessions – Group Fitness
12 May @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pmTech Time
12 May @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pmGood Times & Get Ready at the Coen Muster
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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…
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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.
Libraries
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.