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 – 27 July 2026

Species Impact Statement

Louth Downstream Weir Fishway

2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review

Overview of the Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper

Open Tenders

Wet and Dry Plant Hire (2026/2027)

Notice to Ratepayers

Correction to 2026/2027 Rate Notice

Media Release / Public Notice

Public Notice- 20/04/26

Council Services for ANZAC Day Period 2026

Public Notice – 27/03/26

The Draft Operational Plan for 2026/2027 has been prepared and is on public exhibition until 24 April.

Public Notice – 24/03/26

Victor Bartley has been elected as a councillor on Bourke Shire Council.

Documents on Public Exhibition

There are currently no documents on exhibition.