Tag: Bourke 2840
Bathurst doctor offers to work for free
A Bathurst-based surgeon has launched a fresh attempt to restart surgical services in Bourke.[MORE]
Pedestrian killed in Bourke truck smash
A 41-year-old man has died after being hit by a truck in the New South Wales's west.[MORE]
Govt looks for airline to service western routes
The New South Wales Government is seeking a new operator to take over western air routes being abandoned by Regional Express (Rex).[MORE]
Govt urged to fund infrastructure spending over water buybacks
Mayors from towns along the Murray-Darling River system have called on the Federal Government to spend money on infrastructure rather than buying up water licences.[MORE]
Boys arrested over rock throwing attack
Bourke police have arrested four boys believed to be involved in a rock throwing attack which seriously injured a woman.[MORE]
Woman may lose eye after rock attack
A 48-year-old woman could lose her eye after she was hit by a rock thrown at her car in Bourke in New South Wales.[MORE]
One-off welfare payment tipped to create social woes
Police and government agencies in Bourke are bracing for problems when at least $500,000 is injected into the community next month.[MORE]
Fears flight cuts will hurt health services
There are fears the axing of air services to six communities across western New South Wales will impact on health services.[MORE]
Airline cuts outback NSW services
Regional Express (REX) has cut the only air service to six communities in western New South Wales.[MORE]
Some regions slip back into drought
Latest figures showing a 6.5 per cent drop in the state's drought affected areas have not been reflected in all parts of the western New South Wales region.[MORE]
Doubts cast over planned CDEP changes
There is concern plans to overhaul an Indigenous employment project will lead to a jump in crime and alcohol abuse.[MORE]
Blaze destroys hair salon
Fire has destroyed a hairdressing salon in Bourke in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
Mine service wins Orana Excellence Award
A Cobar mine service has been named this year's Most Outstanding Regional Business at the Orana Excellence Awards in Bourke in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
Anderson airs doubts over Toorale Station purchase
The former deputy prime minister, John Anderson, says he has misgivings about the federal and state governments' purchase of Toorale Station near Bourke.[MORE]
Population drop predicted for north-west NSW
The New South Wales Government is predicting the population in the north-west will fall by 12 per cent within the next 30 years.[MORE]
Wong defends Toorale purchase
Senator Penny Wong has dismissed criticism of the Govt's decision to buy the Toorale cotton station.[MORE]
G-G up-beat about Murray-Darling future
Governor-General Quentin Bryce says she is optimistic about the future of the Murray-Darling Basin.[MORE]
G-G's visit 'invaluable' experience for Bourke
The Governor-General's two-day visit to Bourke has been described as "an invaluable" experience for the shire.[MORE]
Wild storms disrupt G-G's tour
Wild storms have disrupted Governor-General Quentin Bryce's visit to Bourke, in New South Wales' far west.[MORE]
New G-G set to start Murray tour
The new Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, begins her visit to the regions of the Murray-Darling Basin today.[MORE]
Exhibition centre on track for February opening
The Back O' Bourke Exhibition Centre is not expected to open until next February.[MORE]
Call for Toorale agricultural production
The Western Division Council of the New South Wales Farmers Association is recommending part of Toorale Station, near Bourke, be leased for agricultural production.[MORE]
Invitation still open for Bourke to join Calare tour
The Federal Opposition's agriculture spokesman, John Cobb, says his invitation still stands for the Minister Tony Bourke to join him on a tour of his Calare electorate this week.[MORE]
Council seeks Toorale compo
The Bourke Shire Council says it will seek compensation from the Federal Government for the closure of Toorale Station in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
G-G to head to Bourke
Governor-General Quentin Bryce will begin a tour of the Murray-Darling Basin in Bourke.[MORE]
