Temporary Change to Birdsville Wirrarri Centre Opening Hours

The Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre will have the following changed opening hours on Friday, 18 September - 8:30am to Midday, Saturday and Sunday, 19 & 20 September - 9am to 2pm.
Regular opening hours will resume on Monday, 21 September. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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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

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, 8 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.

Invitation to Tender - Allan's Yard Concrete Works

Published on 08 September 2026

Diamantina Shire Council invites Tenders for concrete works to be undertaken as part of a project that Council are undertaking on the Eyre Developmental Road (Bedourie – Birdsville Road). Tenders must be submitted via VendorPanel by AEST 2pm, 6 October 2026.

Wet Area Birdsville Race Week 2026

Published on 26 August 2026

Diamantina Shire Council has designated certain places in Birdsville to be 'Wet Areas' where liquor may be consumed during the Birdsville Races period.

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