The Latest Breaking News from Birdsville

Barcaldine man charged over possession of alleged 'jigger' device at Birdsville

The western Queensland man is accused of the alleged possession of a banned electrical device in the lead-up to the Birdsville races in September.

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

Greg Donovan got a $300k redundancy payout. Then he took the biggest punt of his life and started the Big Red Bash music festival

When middle-aged insurance executive Greg Donovan was made redundant, he was told to play it safe. Instead, he gambled his payout on a crazy idea to build a music festival in the desert — and won.

ABC News · Oct 2, 2022

Horse racing insiders say Birdsville Races investigation casts shadow over events

Horse racing insiders say an investigation shows illegal equipment might be more common than thought.

ABC News · Sep 14, 2022

Birdsville Big Red Bash features 'spontaneous' outback wedding

Jimmy Barnes and Kasey Chambers were meant to be the highlights of this year's Big Red Bash but a loved-up couple from Victoria may have stolen the spotlight.

ABC News · Jul 6, 2022

Diamantina River predicted to rise further as SES ferries marathon runners from Birdsville

Birdsville residents and tourists are stranded in the township as the weather bureau warns of rising levels along the Diamantina River.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Elon Musk's Starlink touted as Telstra outage solution in Birdsville, Bedourie

Frequent phone and internet outages in popular outback Queensland towns leave residents furious. One business owner is so fed up, they are asking Elon Musk if he can help.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Birdsville Races return to outback Queensland after two-year COVID hiatus

Tiny Queensland frontier town of 115 swells to more than 3,000 as racegoers, bookies and caravaners make the long trek to attend Birdsville's famous horse racing event.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Ahead of the Birdsville races, Betoota pub throws open its doors again

In a town with an official population of zero, the Betoota pub has once again reopened, welcoming tourists on their dusty drive in outback Queensland.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

Iconic Birdsville races make grand return

The Birdsville races are returning to form after a pandemic-induced hiatus with the first of two carnivals for the year happening this weekend.

AAP · Apr 8, 2022

Birdsville Roadhouse may have the cheapest petrol in the country

An outback roadhouse on the edge of the Simpson Desert may have some of the cheapest fuel in Australia for now, but its owners say it won't last long.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2022