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Qualified plumber wanted to maintain water and wastewater systems in Bedourie. Full-time role with Diamantina Shire Council in a unique outback setting. A QLD driver’s licence is required.

Join us as a Technical Project Officer and help deliver vital infrastructure in Outback Queensland. Use your project coordination skills in a dynamic, community-focused role in Bedourie & Birdsville.

Join our Infrastructure Services teams at Bedourie & Birdsville. We are hiring a: Multi Skilled Plant Operator (Level 5); Grader Operator (Level 6); and Multi-Combination Truck Driver (Level 6).

A Weekend of Inspiration and Celebration Around Women in Management. BEDOURIE—31 May to 1 June 2025. Free accommodation, subsidised fuel, and all meals provided. Spots are limited, so RSVP by May 16.

We are excited to welcome Jade Nacario as Director of Corporate Services. Jade brings more than 12 years of experience in finances and corporate leadership in regional and remote communities.

Grants of up to $75,000 are available for affected producers to assist with recovery costs including clean-up, debris removal and fence repairs following the 2025 Western Queensland Flooding event.

Remote mobile voting teams will be visiting; Birdsville Community Hall - Tuesday, 22 April 2025 from 10:30am - 1:30pm, Bedourie Community Hall - Thursday, 24 April 2025 from 10:30am - 1:30pm.

CEO Julianne Meier is excited to announce the appointment of two key leadership positions, Patrice Brandenburg-Wallace Director Communities & William (Garth) Borgelt Director Infrastructure Services.

Disaster assistance is now available to Western Queensland Councils in response to flooding. Support will cover the Council’s counter-disaster operations, emergency road repairs, and reconstruction.

Check back regularly as we update this page with flood warnings, info, phone numbers and resources; Resupply of Essential Goods, Mental Health Support, Disaster Assistance Loans, Emergency Fodder +

Are you ready to take your career to the edge of the Australian outback? Join us as a Tourism and Events Officer, delivering exceptional visitor experiences and supporting world-famous events.

Expressions of Interest are now open for Vendors at the Birdsville town centre markets during the Birdsville Camel Carnival in July & Birdsville Race Week in September. Applications close 5pm May 16.

Experience the heart of Outback Queensland with the Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail, a month-long cultural journey celebrating cameleer history and vibrant arts from July 5–26, 2025.

Celebrate Our Community Champions! Proudly brought to you by Diamantina Shire Council and the National Australia Day Council. When: 9am Sunday, 26 January 2025 Where: Bedourie Aquatic Centre

Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Christmas Lights Competition!  Your festive displays lit up our towns and brought holiday cheer to everyone.