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Please be advised that the Cooktown Library will be CLOSED on Monday, 10 March 2025. The library will reopen at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your understanding during this time. For...
In accordance with the Water Fluoridation Act 200 , Cook Shire Council wishes to inform the community that, following Council Resolution 2025/018, fluoridation of Cooktown’s water supply will cease effective 28 March 2025. As required under the Act, Council has:...
Cook Shire Council advises that contractors will be conducting patching works on multiple streets in Cooktown over the coming days, subject to weather conditions and material availability from Cairns Scheduled Works: Wednesday 12 February – Helen Street and...
Please be advised that Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed on Wednesday 22 January 2025, from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM for staff development. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this brief closure. The pool will...
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes has shared an important update on the much-anticipated 110-metre boardwalk at the Racecourse end of the trail. Building approval has now been awarded, and suppliers will be on-site this week for a pre-start meeting. If all goes to plan,...
Cook Shire came together yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day at Nature’s Powerhouse in Cooktown. The event was proudly organised by the Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC) and the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN), in partnership with the Cook...
The clean-up efforts are nearing completion as Cook Shire Council works to restore our region's beaches and coastal areas. This week, helicopters were used to sling large bags of flood debris from the shores of Cedar and Weary Bay, helping to clear waste that has...
Cook Shire Council has been working hard to advocate for improved access to health services and housing across the region, and while there’s still more to do, we’ve made some important progress. Since July 2023, Council has been actively engaging with government...