Stay informed about Council’s direction, performance and priorities through our Plans, Reports and Publications.
This page provides access to key documents, including Annual Reports, Strategic and Operational Plans, and other important publications that guide decision-making and service delivery across the Shire.
To request a printed copy of any of our publications, please contact Council Administration.
Diamantina Shire Council’s 2024–25 Annual Report highlights a year of steady progress, strengthened governance and continued investment in essential services, infrastructure and community wellbeing. Despite challenges such as flooding, road closures and workforce pressures, the Shire delivered key projects, advanced long-term planning, supported major events and enhanced organisational stability.
The report provides an open and transparent overview of Council’s performance, financial position and achievements as we work towards a sustainable and resilient future for our communities.
View Council's 2024/2025 Annual Report(PDF, 49MB)
Our Corporate and Operational Plans outline the priorities, projects, and initiatives guiding Diamantina Shire Council. It provides a transparent look at how we plan, allocate resources, and deliver services to meet the needs of our community.
Annual Operational Plan - Quarterly Reporting
View Council's 2025-2026 Budget Booklet(PDF, 8MB)
Current Budget
2025/2026 Budget
Budget Amendment
The 2025/2026 Amended Budget was adopted by Council at the December Ordinary Meeting held 15 December 2025.
Budget Documents
The 2025/2026 Budget was adopted by Council at the Statutory Budget Meeting held 17 June 2025. The following documents form part of the adopted content.
Policies
Past Budgets
To request a copy of budgets before 2019 please contact us.
Our Town Service Standards outline the level of service the community can expect from Council across a range of operational areas, including cleaning, maintenance, parks and gardens, waste management, irrigation and public facilities. They provide a clear guide to how often services are delivered, response time expectations, and Council’s commitment to maintaining safe, functional and welcoming community spaces for residents and visitors.
Desert Yarns is the Diamantina Shire Council’s community newsletter, sharing the stories and updates that matter most to our region.
Inside each edition, you’ll find a message from the Mayor, a CEO update, news on Council projects, upcoming events, job opportunities, community highlights, health service information and more.
The Diamantina Shire Local Disaster Management Plan 2024–2025 outlines how our community works together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster events. While major natural disasters are uncommon in the region, our plan helps ensure we are ready to act quickly and effectively when challenges arise.
Developed under Queensland’s disaster management framework, the plan focuses on local resilience—keeping people safe, protecting our towns and environment, and supporting recovery after an event. It brings together council, emergency services, community groups, and government agencies to coordinate efforts before, during, and after a disaster.
Through strong local leadership and community cooperation, the Diamantina Shire is committed to being prepared, informed, and resilient—whatever the future brings.
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Our Master Plans provide a shared vision for the future of key community assets across the Diamantina Shire, helping guide investment, improvements and long-term planning. They have been developed through collaboration with local communities, stakeholders and user groups to ensure they reflect local priorities and future needs.
Birdsville Dunes Golf Course Landscape Master Concept Plan
Published: 19 May 2026
The Birdsville Dunes Golf Course Landscape Master Concept Plan provides a long-term vision for enhancing one of Australia's most unique golf courses. Developed in partnership with the Birdsville Dunes Golf Club, the plan outlines proposed improvements to course infrastructure, landscaping, signage, facilities and visitor experiences, supporting the course's continued growth as a premier outback golfing destination.
Birdsville Master Planning Project
Published: 22 October 2019
This report presents the Birdsville Landscape Master Plans, developed through community consultation to guide the long-term enhancement of the Birdsville Hall Precinct, Jardine Street Park and Anzac Park. It outlines the community's vision, design principles and staged recommendations to create attractive, sustainable public spaces that celebrate Birdsville's unique outback character while supporting residents, visitors and future growth.
Racecourses and Bronco Yards Master Plans
Published: 31 July 2025
Many thanks to everyone who provided input during our 2025 Master Plan consultation sessions in Birdsville and Bedourie. Your feedback has helped us shape the Venue Master Plans for our Racecourses in Birdsville, Bedourie and Betoota, as well as the Bronco Yards in Birdsville.
View the updated plans via the links below:
More information
Please contact our Director of Communities, Patrice Brandenburg-Wallace, for more information about the Master Plans.
E: Patrice.Brandenburg@Diamantina.qld.gov.au
The Cuttaburra Missing Link project is about keeping our communities connected, safe and strong. By sealing a 16-kilometre stretch of the Eyre Developmental Road between Bedourie and Birdsville, this project will reduce flood disruptions, improve road safety, and support local jobs, tourism and agriculture. It’s a vital step towards ensuring year-round access for residents, visitors and freight — helping our region stay open for opportunity and growth.
Learn more about how sealing the Cuttaburra Missing Link will make a lasting difference for the Diamantina.
Download/Print: Sealing the Cuttaburra Missing Link: Unlocking Regional Growth, Safety & Connectivity(PDF, 10MB)
Welcome to the Diamantina Shire Council Tourism Strategy 2025–2028 — a roadmap for shaping the future of tourism in our remarkable corner of outback Queensland. This strategy celebrates what makes the Diamantina truly special: vast open landscapes, rich cultural heritage, iconic events, and a community spirit that makes every visitor feel at home. Over the next three years, we’re focused on creating unforgettable visitor experiences, supporting local businesses, and building a sustainable tourism future that strengthens our economy and community. Together, we’ll continue to share the story of the Diamantina — a place like no other.
Diamantina Shire Council has released its Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP) Annual Report for 2024–2025, outlining how Council manages the safety and quality of drinking water in Bedourie and Birdsville. The report details monitoring results, risk management actions, and compliance with regulatory requirements across the financial year.
Council continues to operate two artesian bore water schemes, with both towns relying on cooling as the only treatment step. Water quality remained stable throughout the year, with no E.coli detections recorded in either scheme, demonstrating compliance with public health regulations.
Council also progressed several improvements under its Risk Management Improvement Program, completed the installation of the new Birdsville bore, and undertook updates to its DWQMP following a 2025 review. No customer complaints regarding water quality were received during the period.
View the DWQMP Annual Report 2024–2025.(PDF, 393KB)
To purchase a printed copy, please get in touch with us or visit our Bedourie Administration Centre.
Flouride
Diamantina Shire Council is sharing the Birdsville Fluoride Fact Sheet(PDF, 55KB) to provide the community with clear, reliable information about fluoride in Birdsville’s drinking water. This document explains why fluoride is used, how levels are managed and monitored, and what it means for public health, particularly dental health. We encourage residents to read the fact sheet to better understand the water treatment process and to support informed, confident decision-making about our local water supply.
Water & Drainage Plans
Birdsville - Declared Service Areas for Water Reticulation and Sewage Drainage(PDF, 406KB)
Bedourie - Declared Service Areas for Water Reticulation and Sewerage Drainage(PDF, 702KB)