News
Holiday fun in the sun at Cooktown Pool
13/04/2017
With school holidays starting next week, and the temperatures still soaring, Cook Shire Council has organised a raft of fun activities at the Cooktown Pool.
Countdown on for anti-violence stars
13/04/2017
The Cook Shire community has woven more than 9000 stars as part of an international project to end violence.
Childcare open but needs numbers
13/03/2017
The doors have opened on Cooktown's only childcare centre after a month of tireless campaigning by Cook Shire Council, but more enrolments are needed.
Upgrade plans for Coen sports ground
13/03/2017
Upgrading the Coen football field was the first priority identified by locals at a Cook Shire Council-facilitated community meeting to discuss the future of the town's sports ground earlier this month.
Cook remains stable under redistribution proposal
13/03/2017
The giant state elecorate of Cook, much of which is under the guardianship of Cook Shire Council, will remain largely unchanged under proposed electoral boundary redistributions released on Friday.
Join us to mark 10th Earth Hour
13/03/2017
Cook Shire Council is encouraging residents to join Council and the World Wildlife Fund on March 25 in 10 years of marking Earth Hour.
Future of washdown bay uncertain
13/03/2017
Vandalism and misuse has forced Cook Shire Council to close Lakeland's weed seed washdown bay, while investigations into the bay's future use continue.
Signage for Portland Roads landfill
13/03/2017
Signage will be installed at the Portland Roads landfill to curb the dumping of vehicles and construction waste at the site.
Waterfront project progressing
13/03/2017
Seawall remediation works on Cooktown's waterfront construction site are progressing, with more than half the rock wall now remediated.
Australia Day ambassador announced
09/01/2017
Australia Day is a time to reflect on our shared history, appreciate our differences and celebrate everything that is being an Australian.