Moderate flooding in the Diamantina River & Eyre Creek catchments. MANY ROADS ARE CLOSED. For emergencies, call SES on 132 500; in a life-threatening situation, call TRIPLE ZERO (000).
Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for Registration as a Pre-Qualified Supplier of Trade Services for 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026. Deadline extended to 2pm Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Council wishes to advise community members and visitors that the Birdsville Spray Park will not be open for use on Tuesday 18 March and Wednesday 19 March 2025 due to an upgrade of the water tank.
As a Technical Project Officer based in Bedourie, you can expect to provide technical and high-level administrative support to the Director of Infrastructure and the Works Manager.
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.
Council wishes to advise that night work will commence at the Birdsville cooling ponds on Saturday 1 February 2025 from 8pm - 6am. Works are expected to be completed by Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Council advises that road works, reseals, and street sweeping will commence in Birdsville today, expected to take around two weeks, weather permitting. Reseal work on Big Red Road is also scheduled.
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
Diamantina Shire Council invites tenders for the management of Birdsville Tourist Park and corresponding lease of the land - 51 Florence Street, Birdsville QLD. Closing: 4:30pm Friday 14 February 2025
Diamantina Shire Council invites tenders for the management of Bedourie Tourist Park and corresponding lease of the land at Nappa Street, Bedourie Queensland. Closing: 4:30pm Friday, 14 February 2025
Council announces the temporary closure of Adelaide Street, between Frew Street and Burt Street in Birdsville, on Friday 17 January 2025, from 7am to 12pm due to repairs at Birdsville State School.
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.
Garbage collections for Birdsville and Bedourie during the Christmas period will occur on the following dates: Tuesday, 24 December, Friday, 27 December, and Tuesday, 31 December 2024.
Council facilities including Wirrarri and Bedourie Visitor Centres, Bedourie Admin Office, and playgroups, will close from 5pm, 20 Dec 2024, until 6 Jan 2025. Birdsville Tourist Park will remain open.
There will be a partial road closure in Bedourie for construction works on Herbert Street (from the hall driveway to the corner of Timor Street) from Monday, Dec 9 to 5pm Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024.
Due to mechanical failure of our garbage collection truck, Council has been unable to collect household rubbish in Birdsville today, Tuesday 3 December. Stay tuned for updates about the next bin day.
Join Diamantina Shire Council as Tourism Coordinator in Birdsville! Lead a team, enhance visitor experiences, foster community and drive sustainable tourism in the heart of outback Queensland.
