ROSSVILLE FREE DRUMBEAT WORKSHOP SERIES THIS MAY

Learn and experience tribal drumming techniques, tell stories and build resilience through rhythm, connection and music at FREE drumming workshops being held every Saturday in May in Rossville. Find out more. 

COEN MUSTER DAY | 14 - 15 MAY 2024 | MARK IT IN YOUR CALENDARS

A fanstastic opportunity for the community to meet with more than 20 service providers while enjoying complimentary sausage sizzle, and more. 

PUBLIC NOTICE | TMR WORKS: WALLABY CREEK BRIDGE & SHIPTONS FLAT ROAD

We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start bridge inspections and maintenance on Wallaby Creek Bridge, Shiptons Flat Road, that require intermittent FULL BRIDGE CLOSURES, from Monday 29 - Tuesday 30 April.  This is part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to ensure the continued safety and reliability of bridges on the state-controlled road network 

FREE WILDLIFE ART CLASSES

Explore your creative side with the Cook Shire Council's Art Workshop Series taking place in Bloomfield this May. Find out more. 

SWIM SQUAD IS BACK FOR TERM 2 & 3

Specifically tailored for young swimmers aged 5 to 10 years, dive into Swim Squad this April at the Cooktown Swimming Pool. Read more. 

CIVIL WORKS UPDATE

ANZAC DAY OFFICE CLOSURES

Please be advised that a number of Council venues, facilities and services will be closed on Thursday 25 April 2024 for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday. Find out more. 

MEDIA RELEASE: FRESH FACES, FRESH NEW IDEAS

COOK SHIRE'S GOT TALENT! REGISTER NOW!

Are you a young star that's ready to shine? Registrations are now open for young people aged 7-18 to showcase their talents in fron of an audience for a chance to win up to $2,000 worth of prizes! Find out more. 

DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

Please be advised that the following election results have been declared by The Electoral Commission. Find out more. 

2024 LAND VALUATION ROLL

The valuation roll will be available for inspection by any person at Cook Shire Council's Main Administration Building, located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown in coming weeks. Find out more.

BOUNCE BACK ROSSVILLE - FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Get ready to bounce back and celebrate the spirit and resilience of Rossville! Join us for a fune, free and uplifting event dedicated to bringing our community together and showcasing the strength and special bonds of our community. Come along!

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DID YOU KNOW....

That Impact Assessable Development Applications are now also available to to the public to review on our website? That's right. Click here to review the Development Applications currently on public notification. 

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Council's Residential Housing Development Incentive Policy provides up to $35,000 in incentives for multiple dwelling or dual occupancy developments in Cook Shire. Single dwellings built on vacant land for an owner occupier can also receive up to $10,000 in rates relief under the policy. The policy remains in effect until 30 July 2025 or when the maximum cumulative incentive value of $250,000 has been reached. For more information, read the policy here, or to apply download the application form here.

CURRENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Have your say on Council projects, plans, and strategies here.