The flooding rains that drenched Winton in the first week of March has helped the Diamantina River to maintain its wildlife and bring tourism to Queensland’s south-west.
After seven years dry, the outback river has received moderate flooding that will likely keep crops growing for the next 2 years.
Local Mayor Geoff Morton called it a "handy" flood which would assist tourism, the council and more importantly graziers, who have been praying for rain.