Widespread road closures are in place due to heavy local rainfall and flash flooding. Our team will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates as required. Please follow all road signage, drive according to conditions, and plan ahead before travelling.
!! MODERATE FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE. The flood peak along Eyre Creek is slowly approaching Bedourie. River levels are expected to continue rising.! MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM LATE TUESDAY. River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River; the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira, slowly approaching Birdsville.
Published on 21 January 2026
Council wishes to advise that due to Diamantina Shire Council's All Staff Training, the following Community Services will be closed from Monday 26th January until Friday 30th January 2026: • Bedourie Playgroup • Bedourie Library • Bedourie Outback Visitor Information Centre • Birdsville Playgroup • Birdsville Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre All Community Services will resume on Monday, 2nd February 2026. Council apologises for any inconvenience. For more information, please contact Patrice Brandenburg on 4564 2033. Julianne Meier
 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER