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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.
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Murray Darling Basin Authority – Basin Plan Review 2026
Submission closes at 05:00 pm AEST on 1 May 2026.
Far North West Joint Organisation
General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025
New Opportunity – Executive Officer
The Far Northwest Joint Organisation is on the lookout for a dynamic Executive Officer to help shape the future of Bourke, Cobar, Walgett, Central Darling and Coonamble communities.
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.