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 3,100 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.

Bourke Shire Flood Information - February 2012

For emergency help in floods and storms call SES - 132 500

BOM NSW flood warnings

Darling River Information Sheet