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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

Photo Gallery

Noticeboard

COVID-19 Rates Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for people who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19

Crown Reserves Management Plan

Request for feedback

Council Meeting May 2020

Live Stream

For Public Display

Louth Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

Public Notice

Back O’ Bourke Visitor Information and Exhibition Centre renovations

Drought Communities Project

Guidelines and application

Drought Information Pack

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

Media Release / Public Notice

Media Release – 28/5/20

Extension of date for the payment of fourth rates instalment to the 5th June 2020

Media Release – 11/5/20

Bourke Shire Mayor thanks residents and calls for continued vigilance against virus

Media Release – 21/4/20

Bourke Shire Council and RDA Orana to host COVID-19 Business Webinar

Media Release – 8/4/20

Fixing country bridges funding to significantly improve road safety

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