A 24-hour Local Fire Ban has been declared for the Channel Country

Hot, dry and windy conditions are expected across the district, with fresh northwesterly winds ahead of a strong and gusty southwesterly change during the afternoon.
No fires may be lit in the open during the fire ban. Please exercise caution and take all necessary steps to prevent fires. Weather warnings can be monitored via Council's Disaster Dashboard disaster.diamantina.qld.gov.au

For more information view the Public Notice and attached Local Fire Ban Declaration >

Adelaide Street & Burt Street Rehabilitation Works in Birdsville

Council wishes to advise residents, businesses and road users that road rehabilitation works will be undertaken on Adelaide Street and Burt Street in Birdsville commencing 9 October 2026 and continuing for approximately two (2) months, weather permitting. Temporary road closures and detours will be in place during this time.

Please refer to the notice for more info and map of works location >

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Birdsville Courthouse Officially Opens to Celebrate Policing History

Published on 17 September 2026

Birdsville is celebrating more than a century of policing and community history with the official opening of the Birdsville Courthouse, Police Complex and Aboriginal Tracker’s Hut Museum, marking an important milestone in preserving the heritage precinct for future generations.

Bedourie Subdivision Opens the Door to New Housing and Growth

Published on 10 August 2026

Diamantina Shire Council has officially opened the new Bedourie Subdivision, delivering more than 30 residential blocks and marking the town’s first new residential subdivision in over 30 years. The blocks will be released to the market in the near future.

Council Calls for Fair Disaster Recovery Funding

Published on 06 July 2026

Diamantina Shire Council is calling for fair and sustainable disaster recovery funding arrangements, raising concerns about proposed changes that could place increased pressure on remote Councils and communities.

Community Budget Display – 2026–2027 Annual Budget

Published on 28 May 2026

Diamantina Shire Council invites residents to attend the 2026–2027 Community Budget Display in Bedourie and Birdsville. Community members can drop in to view proposed projects, Council priorities, the Draft Budget and Operational Plan, and learn more about initiatives planned across the Shire for the year ahead.

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Public Notices

Special Budget Meeting of Council - 13 October 2026

Published on 25 September 2026

A Special Budget Meeting will be held at Bedourie Administration Centre on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:00am to review the budget and consider any proposed amendments.

Special Meeting of Council - Monday 28 September

Published on 25 September 2026

A Special Meeting of Diamantina Shire Council will be held at 10:00am on Monday, 28 September 2026, at the Bedourie Administration Centre. The meeting will be closed to the public to consider a confidential report.

EOIs for Design, Supply & Delivery of Residential Dwellings & Duplexes

Published on 17 September 2026

Diamantina Shire Council invites expressions of interest for the design, supply, delivery and turn-key construction of one or more residential dwellings and/or duplexes, including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses plus 1 and 2 bedroom duplexes, at Bedourie. EOIs must be submitted via VendorPanel no later than 5pm, Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Invitation for Tenders

Published on 11 September 2026

Diamantina Shire Council is inviting tenders for culvert supply, bitumen services, pre-coated cover aggregate and concrete works as part of a project that Council are undertaking at Allan's Yard along the Eyre Developmental Road (Bedourie – Birdsville Road). Tenders must be submitted via VendorPanel by AEST 2pm, 6 October 2026.

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