PV Jandra skipper Beresford Ralph on the Darling River. Story and photo by Beverley Callow Despite recent fuel supply disruptions, tourism is beginning to flow back into Bourke. The western rivers making up the Barwon-Darling system remain our strongest drawcards, with visitors and locals boarding coming to boat, fish, explore and to catch a cruise on the PV Jandra where they can experience the history, beauty and quiet of the river. PV Jandra skipper Beresford Ralph said pas

Myah Driscoll, Senior Receptionist and Chelsea Simmonds BACHS Practice Manager, outside the existing BACHS building in Bourke. Photo by Beverley Callow Story: Kristin Murdockkmurdock@outbackradio.com.au A long-awaited new home for Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (BACHS) is a step closer, with Barpa Construction Services appointed to build a new integrated primary healthcare clinic in Bourke. The new facility will be built on the corner of Tarcoon and Mitchell str

Charlie Edwards and Nathan O’Neill of Precinct Commercial on site with local plumber Dan Barton, Roy Edwards, and BDCS staff Ujjala Koundinya and Kelly Harrod. Photo Ian Cole Story: Kristin Murdock and Tricia Duffield Anyone who has tried to secure a childcare place in Bourke knows they’re hard to come by. But there’s some welcome relief in sight, with the new extension at Bourke and District Children’s Services starting to take shape. With the roof on and work moving steadil