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Flood Warning for the Diamantina River

Recent heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise and flooding across the Diamantina River catchment and its upper tributaries. Major flooding is occurring at Diamantina Lakes. An earlier flood peak is continuing to move downstream along the Diamantina River below Monkira. Further rainfall may redevelop over the next week.
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Updated Road Report

A number of roads across the Diamantina are closed due to rain.
Please follow Council signage and drive according to prevailing road conditions.

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Disaster & Emergency

Council is committed to being prepared, informed, and resilient during natural diasasters.

Road Network

Council maintains over 1,684 kilometres of roads, the majority of these are dirt or gravel.

Road Report

Check the road report for updates about flooded roads and closures in the Diamantina Shire.

Public Amenities

Council provides and maintains public facilities for our community to gather, learn, play and connect.

Airports

Diamantina Shire is serviced by three key aerodromes located in Bedourie, Birdsville, and Betoota.

Animal Management

Diamantina Shire Council’s Local Laws ensure animals are kept safely and responsibly.

Cemeteries

Our cemeteries hold the stories of our community and honour the people who helped shape the Diamantina.

Waste

Managing waste responsibly helps keep the Diamantina Shire clean, safe and sustainable.

Water

Bedourie and Birdsville’s town water supplies draw from the Great Artesian Basin.

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Diamantina Shire Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across our region, the Wangkamahdla, Pitta Pitta,
Mithaka, Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi, Karuwali and Maiawali Peoples and pays respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.

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