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Bright minds, bubbling experiments and big discoveries at the Cooktown Library!
Last week, Cooktown Library turned into a mini science lab for Science Week, with children and carers joining in a science-themed First 5 Forever Storytime and an after-school activity session packed with hands-on fun. There were electronic circuits to build, magnets...
Planned burn notice for Endeavour River National park and airport
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and Council will undertake a hazard reduction burn on the Endeavour River National Park and on the eastern section of the Cooktown Airport land. This burn will occur Wednesday 26 August, weather and conditions permitting....
Sweat Session Fitness Classes taking a short break
Sweat Session regulars, there’s time for one more workout before the classes take a short break! The final Sweat Session Fitness Class will be held Thursday 27 August 2026 before classes wrap up for the time being. While the classes take a pause, there are still...
Invitation for Tenders T07425 Construction | Cooktown Shire Hall
Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and licensed tenderers for the construction of a new ablution block, covered access pathway, ramp and carpark works at the Shire Hall, Cooktown, as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. Tender...
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25 Aug - 26 AugPractical Driving Tests at Cooktown QGAP August 2026
26 Aug @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmWomen’s Creative Recovery Workshops – Laura
27 Aug @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pmTech Time
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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.
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.
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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.