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Published: 08 August 2025

I am pleased to advise that David Wiskar will be Barcoo Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer effective 1 September 2025.  David’s appointment will be ratified by Council at its meeting next Monday.  

David comes to Barcoo with a wealth of experience including senior roles in Queensland local and state governments and industry advocacy/advisory organisations incorporating large infrastructure projects.

David Wiskar:

Sally O’Neil

Mayor, Barcoo Shire Council

Date: 06 August 2025

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Published: 01 April 2025

New funding for flood affected rural properties. Click here to find out more.

Please note assistance and funding is now available. Click the links below to see what you may be elligible for: 

• Primary Producers
• Individual Households 
• Other Assistance 
• Small Business

Carcass Disposal

DPI - Short guide for livestock carcass disposal during an emergency or significant weather event

• Council can provide assistance with animal carcass disposal.
• Any deceased animals must be disposed of safely.
• Please contact Council on (07) 4658 6900 to organise disposal. 

 To view the Barcoo Shire Council Community Daily Updates please click here.

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Published: 12 November 2024

 

We’re excited to announce the winners of this year’s Barcoo Shire Council Photography Competition!

1st - Anne-Maree Lloyd

2nd - Sophia 'Cassie' Levy

3rd - Charmaine Batt and

4th - Abby Geiger!

With over 35 outstanding entries, the judging process was challenging. Your work highlights the richness of our community and landscape, and we’re proud to showcase it!

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED.

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Published: 05 October 2023

*These works have now been completed*

The Barcoo Shire Council wish to advise residents that the Windorah Airport will be closed from 11 October – 15 December 2023, to undertake critical works in the upgrade of the runway. Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time. A bus service will operate between Windorah and Quilpie to coincide with flight times.

The bus will run 4 times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) as per our general plane days. The timetable below snip is straight from the “Emergency Services Contract” between Translink (DTMR) and Council.

The RFDS (Queensland Section) will continue to service the Windorah region while the Windorah airstrip is closed for maintenance for the three months from October.

The RFDS will use the Ourdel Station airstrip to ensure both primary health care clinics and aeromedical services remain accessible for the community. Weekly clinics will remain unaffected and on schedule during this time, and aeromedical operations will continue to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Air mail and freight will continue as normal, this will now be collected off the plane in Quilpie.

In the event of wet weather, the RFDS has an alternative runway option to ensure limited disruption to services.