Monday, Apr 27, 2020 at 15:18
Was looking to learn more about the
Birdsville Bakery and was delighted to hear that it has been bought by the new owners of the
Birdsville Pub but unfortunately it can't or won't open anytime soon.
What was a 'downer' is that the Mayor of
Birdsville (Dimantina Shire) has shut down
Birdsville "for the entirety of 2020". It seems if the Federal Government and the State Government finally agree when it is safe for travel restrictions to be lifted, dont bother going to
Birdsville, the Mayor does not want us there or our dollars. If planning on going to the Birsdville Races, forget it, if it goes ahead it will only be for horses and jockeys. I read all of this on an ABC
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-16/birdsville-
bakery-under-new-ownership/12152480.
I have tried to get this verified by Diamtina Shire Office, the reporter of the ABC article and Queensland Outback Tourism but no one has answered me, hopefully they are checking it out for themselves. When and if I get an official response, I will get back to you, seems the third level of Government (local council) trumps State and Federal. My fear is, how many other dictators (sorry, Mayors) plan on shutting down thier communities as
well - will certainly make it hard to plan a trip for sure.
UPDATE - UPDATE.
Finally got a response from Diamantina Shire who have advised that subject to easing of travel restrictions by both State and Federal Governemnts,
Birdsville will follow their advices and allow visitors. I suspect this may have been clarified at a local Council Meeting but of course admitting nothing. Not sure how it came about but good to know
Birdsville will be back in business. If travel restrictions are eased,
Birdsville Races should be able to go ahead.
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