Council wishes to advise community members that the Birdsville Wirrarri Information Centre and Library will be closed until further notice. Council apologises for any inconvenience.
Shape futures, spark joy, and nurture curiosity—one child at a time. Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners? Join our vibrant early childhood and library team.
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.
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 +
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 invites submissions from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to complete a flood study for Bedourie and Birdsville. Submissions can be made via VendorPanel. Deadline: 2pm, April 4.
Council wishes to advise the community that the Ordinary Council meeting scheduled for 20 October will now be held on Monday 13 October 2025 at our Bedourie Administration Office.
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
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
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.
