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.
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Media Release – 25/3/19
Call for urgent approval of request for an environmental flow to be made for the Barwon Darling system
Media Release – 8/3/19
Bourke Shire Council assures residents that bores will supply Bourke community’s filtered water requirements
Media Release – 8/3/19
Bourke Shire Council welcomes announcement of an additional 4.6 million dollars for the Wanaaring Road reconstruction and sealing works