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Health, roads, council and fuel — the numbers Birdsville actually needs, with tappable links.
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Health, roads, council and fuel — the numbers Birdsville actually needs, with tappable links.
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The numbers worth keeping on your phone before you drive out here — health, roads, the council and fuel. Birdsville is small and a long way from everything, so the service set is unusual; this lays it out plainly.
No hospital in town
Mobile coverage stops at the edge of town
Police, fire, ambulance
For a serious illness or injury this also calls in the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Aeromedical emergencies and evacuation — reached through 000
Birdsville Primary Health Care Centre
Nurse-led clinic; RFDS doctor every second Wednesday. No hospital — nearest is Mount Isa Base Hospital, ~670 km.
Diamantina Shire road report
Local road closures, online
Diamantina Shire Council
Water, waste, the airport and shire services (council seat is in Bedourie)
Birdsville Roadhouse
Fuel, groceries, repairs and towing
Birdsville Fuel Service
Fuel and supplies
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