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 – 16/5/19
Bourke Shire Council defers the decision to switch to 100% bore water supply for Bourke filtered water supply
Media Release – 9/5/19
Bourke Shire Council to absorb a further large increase in emergency services levy in 2019/2020
Media Release – 9/5/19
Water consumption still high in North Bourke despite level five (5) water restrictions