Queensland's largest cattle station benefiting from Channel Country flood

Sally Gall
Updated March 27 2018 - 11:48am, first published March 25 2018 - 7:50pm
The Davenport Downs homestead perched on the edge of the Diamantina River flood in mid-March. Photos by Ross Myhill.
The Davenport Downs homestead perched on the edge of the Diamantina River flood in mid-March. Photos by Ross Myhill.

Road closures and food shortages were the centre of attention recently when up to 200mm of rain fell in parts of the north west, but the floodwaters from the Western and Diamantina Rivers are now giving parts of the Channel Country a much-needed drink.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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