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Welcome to the Bourke
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.
Photo Gallery
Noticeboard
Council Meeting
Bourke Shire Council Meeting – 28 September 2026
2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review
Overview of the Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper
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
DRAFT BOURKE SHIRE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION PLAN 2026–2030
Bourke Shire Council has prepared its Draft Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2026–2030 and invites the community to provide feedback.
The Draft Plan outlines how Council will work with Police, community organisations, government agencies, businesses and residents to support a safer, stronger and more connected Bourke Shire.
The Draft Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan is available at https://bourke.nsw.gov.au/ and can also be viewed at:
Council Office
29 Mitchell Street, Bourke
Bourke Public Library
46 Mitchell Street, Bourke
Submissions close at 4.30pm Monday, 26 October 2026.
Submissions can be emailed to bourkeshire@bourke.nsw.gov.au or mailed to:
The General Manager
Bourke Shire Council
PO Box 21
Bourke NSW 2840
Dwayne Willoughby
Acting General Manager
| Document | Download | Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2026-2030 | Download [3.0Mb] | Monday, 26 October 2026 | |