Widespread road closures are in place across the Diamantina Shire due to heavy local rainfall and flash flooding. Please also note that the roads from Mt Isa to Boulia and from Boulia to Winton are closed due to significant rainfall in those areas. Check the Boulia road report for more info. Download the Diamantina Tourism app for access to surrounding shire's reports.
The flood peak along the Eyre Creek has passed through Glengyle, where minor flooding is occurring.River levels remain elevated along the lower Diamantina River, where river levels are around a peak at Birdsville, just below the minor flood level. Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. Check the Major Flood Warning for the Western River notice for details.
Published on 25 October 2025
It’s the most sparkly time of the year!
Let’s spread some Christmas cheer across the Shire — grab the family, untangle those lights, and decorate your home, station, or business for everyone to enjoy.
There are prizes for the best house, station and business in Birdsville and Bedourie.
Birdsville: Best House, Best Station and Best Business
Bedourie: Best House, Best Station and Best Business
Each winner will receive a $150 pack of solar Christmas lights — ready to make next year’s display even brighter!
Email your entry to Paula.Brown@Diamantina.qld.gov.au by 5pm, Tuesday, 3 December 2025.
Thursday 5 December 2025 at 8pm
Let’s light up the Shire with colour, creativity, and Christmas cheer!
(Local Police Officers will help judge each town’s entries.)