Gateway to the
real outback

Welcome to the Bourke
Shire Council website!

Bourke Shire is situated in Western New South Wales at the crossroads of the Mitchell Highway, Kamilaroi Highway and the Kidman Way. With an area of 43,000 square kilometres, the shire is home to many small villages and is considered a gateway into south west Queensland and the far west of New South Wales. It is home to approximately 3,000 people. The Shire’s prosperity is built around the pastoral, irrigation, tourism and service industries which are strongly supported by a wide range of attractions and activities.

Noticeboard

Council Meeting

Bourke Shire Council Meeting – 24th March 2025

North Bourke Bridge Restoration

Stage 1 Works – Review of Environmental Factors

Far North West Joint Organisation

General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2024

Media Release / Public Notice

Public Notice – 31/3/25

Draft Community Strategic Plan

Public Notice – 27/3/25

Mayor and Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy

Public Notice – 19/03/25

Evaluation of Western Air Services

Documents on Public Exhibition

Document NameSizeClosing Date
Draft Mayor and Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy[362Kb]4:30pm, Thursday 24th April 2025
Draft Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035[4.0Mb]4:30pm, Monday 28th April 2025