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 20 January 2026
Users of the Birdsville and Bedourie Aerodromes during the period from 1 October 2023 to 30 June 2025 (Relevant Period) may be eligible to claim a refund of overcharged landing fees paid for landings at these aerodromes.
Refund claims must be submitted by no later than 30 June 2026.
To claim a refund: 1. The claim must be submitted by no later than 5:00pm on 30 June 2026 (Claim End Date). 2. The claim must be in writing and must contain all of the following information: (1) Your full legal name (as registered with Avdata) (2) For a corporation, your principal place of business address; for an individual, your residential address (3) Your contact email address and telephone/mobile phone number (4) Your Avdata Customer ID (5) Your bank account details (account name, BSB, account number) 3. By no later than the Claim End Date, send the written claim and supporting documents to the aerodrome’s owner—Diamantina Shire Council, Attention: Chief Executive Officer, Subject title: Aerodrome Fees Refund Claim’, either: (1) by email to: revenue@diamantina.qld.gov.au ; or (2) by post to: 17 Herbert Street, Bedourie, QLD 4829.
If you are eligible for a refund, Council will contact you to progress the settlement of your claim for a refund of the overcharged amounts as calculated by Council.
If you have any queries, please contact Jade Nacario, Director Corporate Services, on 07 47461600.
Notice issued by Diamantina Shire Council. Julianne Meier CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER