06 September 2025

On Saturday, in the morning, at Thargomindah, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD received a guided walking tour of Thargomindah Old Town with the Bulloo Shire Council, Mayor, Councillor John Ferguson.

Following, in Thargomindah, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo met with Ms Melinda Byrne and Mr Allan Girdler and received a briefing on the significant impact the floods in March and April 2025 had on their property.

Following, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo departed Bulloo Shire Council for Diamantina Shire Council.

In the afternoon, at the Birdsville Race Club, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo attended the 2025 Birdsville Cup, and the Governor presented the winning Cup.

In the evening, at Big Red Sand Dune, Birdsville, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a tour at sunset.