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End of an era: Peter Scott’s final gavel echoes across Cook Shire

After two decades of dedicated service in local government, Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott presided over his last Council meeting today Tuesday, 12 March 2024, marking the end of his illustrious 16-year tenure as Mayor of Cook Shire Council.

More opportunities to MOVEIT with free yoga session!

Free yoga sessions continue this April with evening classes designed to help you slow down, breathe and relax.

Dog owners encouraged to seize the opportunity to 'Spay the Day'

Cook Shire Council is encouraging all dog owners to Spay the Day, with the final round of its successful desexing program for the 2023-24 financial year scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 30 April until Thursday, 2 May 2024.

QRA Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Monitoring Audits

Please be advised that officers from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority will be in Cook Shire between Monday 15 April and Friday 19 April checking on homes and businesses damaged by the severe rainfall and flooding of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Fresh faces, fresh ideas: Cook Shire welcomes its new Council.

Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce the official swearing-in of its newly elected Councillors at the Post-election meeting held today Tuesday, 9 April 2024. The ceremony, administered by CEO Brian Joiner, marked the commencement of their duties in serving the community.

Whalebone - Children's theatre and bonus workshop

A most excellent theatre adenture for the whole family, Whalebone by Jens Altheimer is full of quirky inventions and contraptions, gorgeous video animations, a pinch of circus and magically flying objects.

Public Holiday Office Closure

Friday, 28 June for Laura Rodeo and Campdraft Weekend

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