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Make your Household Severe Weather Emergency Plan

Published on 07 October 2025

The new Get Ready Queensland Severe Weather Household Emergency Plan is helping Queenslanders plan for extreme weather. Weather doesn’t plan, but you can. Complete your household plan in minutes with the smart tool.

Dust to Decibels: Opera Queensland Strikes High Note at Betoota Races

Published on 03 September 2025

Opera Queensland’s ‘All Together Now’ captivated a crowd of 500 at the 2025 Betoota Races, transforming an outback racing tradition into an unforgettable cultural event.

Roadworks Underway – Drive Safe

Published on 07 August 2025

Council has commenced a 3.6km bitumen upgrade on the Eyre Developmental Road, located 54km south of Bedourie (on the way to Birdsville).

Show-Stopping Outback First—Opera Queensland Perform at Betoota Races

Published on 05 August 2025

Opera Queensland will take centre stage at the 2025 Betoota Races on Saturday, August 30, bringing a one-of-a-kind musical experience to the tiny outback town in an exciting cultural first.

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Public Notices

Water Supply Interruptions, Birdsville

Published on 22 October 2025

Diamantina Shire Council advises community members and visitors that due to maintenance on the Birdsville water reservoir, there will be interruptions to the town water supply between 10am and 11am on Thursday, 23 October 2025. We recommending storing some drinking water for this period.

Road Works – Kepler Street, Bedourie

Published on 21 October 2025

Council advises that road works (bitumen reseal) will be carried out along Kepler Street to the Racetrack Road, and from Racetrack Road through to the Aerodrome and Aerodrome carpark on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. We appreciate your patience while these works are completed.

Temporary Closure Birdsville Wirrarri Information Centre and Library

Published on 18 September 2025

Council wishes to advise community members that the Birdsville Wirrarri Information Centre and Library will be closed on Thursday 18 September and Friday 19  September 2025. Council apologises for any inconvenience.

Bedourie Garbage Collection Delay

Published on 16 September 2025

Council wishes to advise community members that Garbage Collection will be delayed in Bedourie today, Tuesday, 16 September 2025 due to mechanical issues with the Garbage truck. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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