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Bourke Shire Council, 29 Mitchell Street Bourke NSW
02 6830 8000

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.

Quick Links

Water Restrictions

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Photo Gallery

Noticeboard

Public Notice

Back O’ Bourke Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre renovations

Australia Day Awards

Australia Day Awards 2020 Nomination Form

Main Street Development

2019 September Update

Growing Bourke and Community

Increasing the experience of community, business and visitors to the Bourke Local Government Area

NSW Cabinet Visit to Bourke

The NSW Premier and Cabinet visit to Bourke meeting notice including EOI to meet with a Minister and attend the community Morning Tea online form.

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Louth Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

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Code of meeting practice

Drought Information Pack

Assistance for individuals, families, farms and communities in drought regions

Media Release / Public Notice

Media Release – 14/1/20

Discoloration of Water and Flushing of Water Mains

Media Release – 17/12/19

Level two (2) water restrictions for the town of Bourke & North Bourke

Media Release – 15/11/19

NSW Cabinet heading to Bourke

Media Release – 4/11/19

Council allocates $250,000 to engage consultants to develop shovel ready projects to enhance the long term water security for towns and villages within its area along the Darling River

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