Mayor’s Easter Message to the Cook Shire Community
Easter is a special time across Cook Shir, whether travelling through the region, exploring our natural landscapes, or spending time at home with family and fr...
02 April 2026
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April 2026: Roads Ahead
TRAVEL ADVICE Please allow extra travel time, obey all traffic management and signage, and drive to conditions. Some areas will have changed traffic conditions, minor detours, or parking...
02 April 2026
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Cooktown Pontoon: Community Consultation Update
MSQ had originally planned to host community information sessions in late March; however, these sessions were cancelled due to travel disruptions caused by Tropic...
02 April 2026
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Update : Ida Street repairs
Temporary repair works were undertaken on Ida Street this week following the recent culvert failure. Significant rainfall over the past few days has impacted site conditions, particu...
02 April 2026
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Public notice: Temporary closure at Cooktown Swimming Pool – Thursday 2 April 2026
Council advises that the local swimming pool will be closed on Thursday 2 April for an estimated time of an hour due to lawn ma...
31 March 2026
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Disaster recovery grants now available for Cook Shire communities
Cook Shire Council is encouraging residents, community organisations and primary producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle to explore a ran...
01 April 2026
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Coen water restrictions lifted
Following recent recovery efforts, water reserves at the treatment plant have now returned to a safe operating level, allowing restrictions to be removed. Council sincerely thanks...
26 March 2026
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Ida Street: Temporary repairs to commence
These works are being prioritised to restore safe access as quickly as possible, with scheduling aligned to maximise progress during the school holiday period, where fe...
26 March 2026
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TC Narelle: The Road to Recovery
Mayor Cr Robyn Holmes said while significant progress has been made, the full extent of damage is still being assessed across a vast and remote region. “This wasn’t a small even...
27 March 2026
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Free dog and cat desexing clinic coming to Cooktown
The clinic will be held at the Cooktown Shire Hall from Monday 30 March to Wednesday 1 April 2026. Desexing plays an important role in improving animal health...
23 March 2026
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Notification of Road Use: Endeavour Christian College Cross Country Carnival
The event will take place between 8:30am and approximately 11:30am, with participants utilising local roads as indicated on the map b...
23 March 2026
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Grants now open to support community and economic development
The program supports a wide range of initiatives, including community events, wellbeing programs, tourism experiences, small business upgrades and c...
23 March 2026
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Response continues as recovery coordination begins following Tropical Cyclone Narelle
At the same time, planning and coordination for recovery is now underway — ensuring communities are supported not just in th...
23 March 2026
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Emergency Notification: Coen Water Supply to be shut off at 10:00pm
This is a precautionary measure to protect infrastructure and maintain water quality during severe weather conditions. Residents are strongly ...
19 March 2026
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Free green waste disposal at Cooktown Waste Transfer Station
Cook Shire Council is offering free green waste dumping at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station from Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March 2026. This ini...
20 March 2026
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Coen water supply restored | Level STOP water restrictions in place
Cook Shire Council advises residents that the water supply in Coen has now been restored. Due to ongoing power outages in the community, Counc...
20 March 2026
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Update and apology
Council acknowledges that earlier communication may have caused confusion and apologises for any inconvenience. The scheduled waste collection on Monday 23 March 2026 will prioritise bins tha...
20 March 2026
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Cooktown Swimming Pool and Gym closures due to TC Narelle
For catch-up classes, please contact pool staff directly. The Cooktown Gym will also close for members from 5:00pm today, and the 24-hour service will b...
19 March 2026
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle update
Issued: 4.00pm, Thursday 19 March 2026 Next update: As the situation changes. Cook Shire Council advises people in the council area to PREPARE NOW for Tropical Cyclone Narelle th...
19 March 2026
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, 4PM | Tropical Cyclone Narelle update
Residents are strongly urged to stay indoors and shelter in place until the storm system has passed. Conditions are expected to worsen, and it is not safe to be outside. ...
19 March 2026
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Cooktown Waste Transfer Station update
After this time, the facility will close to allow staff to return home and prepare their own properties ahead of the approaching weather conditions. Bin Collection Update ...
19 March 2026
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle update – Mayor Robyn Holmes & Inspector Gary Hunter
A recorded update from the Mayor and Inspector Gary is now available, providing the latest information on Tropical Cyclone Narelle an...
19 March 2026
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Watch and act: Northern Cape region are encouraged to prepare now
For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance, contact SES on 132500, 132500.qld.gov.au, or the SES Assistance Qld app on Androi...
18 March 2026
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle update – Coen & Cook Shire residents urged to prepare
Cook Shire Mayor Robyn Holmes provides an important community update as Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to make landfall in th...
18 March 2026
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St Patrick’s Day Jig – Event Cancelled
While the luck of the Irish is legendary, it seems it doesn’t always stretch to the tropics. Due to the unpredictable weather event affecting parts of the region, our visi...
17 March 2026
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Cook Shire Council items up for online auction
The auction features a variety of machinery and equipment located in Cooktown, including: 3 small tip trucks FUSO Canter 715 Tipper – View Lot 53 2011 Isuzu NPR Du...
17 March 2026
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Staying informed: Mayor’s update on Tropical Low 34U
While the system is currently in its early stages and remains some distance from the Queensland coast, Council is closely monitoring the situation in coordin...
17 March 2026
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Change to Cooktown Rubbish Collection – Friday 20 March
Residents are asked to: Council appreciates your cooperation in helping keep our community safe during this time. For updates, please continue to monitor ...
17 March 2026
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Sandbagging available Coen, Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville
Fill your own sandbagging stations will be open from 9:00am to assist residents ahead of the forthcoming 34U weather event. Sandbags will be provided. Comm...
17 March 2026
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Have your say on proposed Cooktown dinghy pontoon
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), part of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, has released a concept design for the proposed Cooktown Pontoon (Charlotte...
13 March 2026
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