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Celebrate our local heroes and make a difference in Diamantina Shire! Join our Australia Day Awards Selection Panel for this unique opportunity. Apply today!

The Australia Day Award invites Diamantina Shire residents to nominate individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the local community. Nominations close on December 15 at 5pm.

Diamantina Shire Council has partnered with Longreach Regional Council to strengthen its finance team. This collaboration will enhance operational efficiency and address staffing challenges.

It’s time to light up Bedourie, Birdsville, and Betoota with your most creative festive displays! Businesses, households, and stations are all invited to join the fun and share your Christmas spirit.

Don't miss this chance to bid on quality utes, machinery, trailers, tools and more! Bedourie:  Fri 25 Oct, Birdsville Sat 26 Oct. Registration: 8am, Auction: 8.30am. View the updated inventory ...

During October, the Diamantina will join The Great Spring Clean Up! During ‘Get Your Gear Out’ Week from October 14 - 18, we'll collect auction items for our community auction and remove rubbish.

Julianne Meier is appointed CEO of Diamantina Shire Council, starting October 9, 2024. With 16+ years in local government, she brings deep rural ties and leadership to guide the community’s future.

Are you under 25 and living in the Diamantina Shire? You could be eligible for funding through the Bedourie Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) Bursary program!

The Diamantina Shire Council is thrilled to announce a forecasted operating surplus of $305,527 for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

Experience the thrill of outback racing - the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival. The Betoota, Birdsville, and Bedourie Races are held over three consecutive weekends from 31 August - 14 September 2024.

An amazing rare natural event occurred in the skies over Diamantina on May 11. The geomagnetic storm event, Aurora Australis, was captured by Wendy Pilley at Old Diamantina Crossing in Birdsville.

The Australian Government is assessing the Mithaka Cultural Landscape for the National Heritage List. We invite you to attend one of the consultation meetings in Birdsville and Bedourie during June.

Diamantina Shire Council is pleased to announce the official swearing-in of its newly elected Councillors and Mayor at the post-election meeting on Thursday, 28 March 2024.

The local government quadrennial elections were held on Saturday, 16 March 2024. Francis Murray was elected Mayor with Councillors Kerry Morton, Robbie Dare, Damian Clarke and Damien (Watto) Watson.

Diamantina Shire Council is proud to sponsor the Christmas Light Competition in Birdsville and Bedourie. All residents and businesses are invited to participate and share the Christmas spirit.