Community owned
Bourke NSW
The Western Herald is Bourke’s only locally published newspaper and has proudly served the community for over 135 years.
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Published weekly on Thursdays, The Western Herald provides comprehensive coverage of news, sport, and events from Bourke and the wider district—including Barringun, Brewarrina, Byrock, Enngonia, Fords Bridge, Hungerford, Louth, Wanaaring, Walgett, and Lightning Ridge. Our readership extends beyond the region, with subscribers in Coolabah, Nyngan, Dubbo, Sydney, and other locations throughout New South Wales and interstate.
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We are proud to have remained locally owned and editorially independent throughout our long history.
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For advertising or printing enquiries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re happy to offer free advice and quotes.
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Learn more about the history of Bourke’s local newspaper here.
TBA
Operations Manager
Coming soon..
Marek Weiss
Editor in Chief
Marek joined The Western Herald in 2018
Tricia Duffield
Journalist
Tricia has held a range of media roles, including feature writer, producer, broadcaster, news journalist, and television presenter.
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She previously worked as a producer for well-known radio figures such as Tim Webster, Howard Sattler, and John Laws. More recently, she’s embraced life in Bourke as her part-time home, where she works as a journalist for The Western Herald and delivers news on-air at 2WEB.
Darren Masters
Journalist
Coming soon..