Communities across the Outback came together last week to celebrate the joy of Christmas, as residents of Bourke, Brewarrina, Goodooga, Lightning Ridge and Walgett hosted their annual community carols events. In Bourke the Christmas carol service was held on Sunday night at the Wal Mitchell Wharf Precinct. The Bourke community embraced the spirit of Christmas and joined in enthusiastic singing of some traditional – and not so traditional – carols, with a touch of rock and rol