Residents are reminded that all dogs are required to be microchipped and registered under the requirements of the Companion Animals Act. Council has resolved that all dog owners must comply with the Act and all residences may be surveyed to determine the ownership of dogs. The cost of microchipping and registration is as set out hereunder:

Companion Animals - Life Long Registration

• Entire (not de-sexed) Dog (or desexed after relevant age) $252.00
• Entire (not de-sexed) Cat $65.00 
• De-sexed Dog $75.00 
• De-sexed Cat $65.00 
• Pound/Shelter dog (de-sexed) $0.00
• Pound/Shelter cat (de-sexed) $0.00
• Dog Owned by a Registered Breeder or desexing not recommended $69.00 
• Dog—Working, Service of the State and Assistance $0.00
• Cat Owned by a Registered Breeder or desexing not recommended $65.00 
• De-sexed Cat or Dog Owned by a Pensioner* $32.00 
• Registration late fee—Animals not registered within 28 days of date the animal is required to be registered. $21.00
• Annual Permit—Cat not desexed by four months of age (exemptions apply to cats registered before 1/7/2020, cats kept for
  breeding purposes by members of recognised breeding bodies and cats that cannot be desexed due to medical reasons)  $92.00
• Annual Permit—Restricted breed dogs or declared dangerous (applies to dogs already registered)  $221.00
• Permit Late Fee $21.00
• * An eligible pensioner includes a person in receipt of the aged pension, war widow pension or disability pension or the
  holder of a Pensioner Concession Card.

Dog off leash area:

Council has a designated “Off-Leash” area which is located at the corner of Terangion and Cannonbar Streets Nyngan.

Conditions of use are applicable and signposted upon entry.

Should you require any further information please contact Council's Ranger or Council's Manager of Environmental Services. The Companion Animal Act was introduced by the NSW Government in 1998 to protect pets, their owners and the broader community. Under the Act, all owners of puppies and kittens must take two steps to provide lifetime protection for their pet:

• Step One Puppies and kittens must, by 12 weeks of age, be permanently identified through microchipping.
• Step Two They must also be registered through a local council on the NSW Companion Animals Register.

for more information please visit http://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/dogs-and-cats

Things that owners of dogs in rural communities in NSW need to know

Dog attacks in rural NSW

Farmers are the backbone of rural Australia. Dog attacks from both wild dogs and from dogs that are not propoerly controlled by their owners can have a negative impact on a farmer's livelihood. It is estimated that dog attacks on livestock cost farmers thousands of dollars each year in lost income. 

Wild dog populations comprise of dingoes, feral dogs and crossbreeds of the two. Dog attacks, whether by wild dogs or domestic pets, not only kill livestock, but can also reduce sheep flock production. 

To read the full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Dogs in Rural Communities' brochure

What do owners of Restricted dogs in NSW need to know

Changes to the Companion Animals Legislation introduced increased control provions for restricted and declared dangerous dogs as well as higher penalties for non-compliance. This may include the seizure and destruction of a dog in certain circomstances.

This brochure outlines responsibilities under the companion Animals Act 1998 (the Act) and the Companion Animals Regulation 1999 for the owners of restricted and dangerous dogs.

To read the full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Restricted and Dangerous Dogs in NSW'brochure

Two steps for lifetime protection of your dog and cat

The Companion Animals Act 1998 was introduced in New South Wales on 1st July 1999 to protect pets, people and the wider community.

More than 150,000 dogs and cats are lost or stolen every year in NSW. Many are impounded because thier owner cannot be contacted. Some may end up being rehomed or even destroyed. To decrease the number of pets that are euthanased each year, the Companion animals Act requires that all NSW dog and cat owners have thier pets permanently identified and registered for life.

To read the

full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Information for Dog Owners in NSW'brochure

Microchipping and Registration

Microchipping and Registration is a two step process that required cat owners to:

• 1. Have their animals implanted with a microchip by the time they are 12 weeks of age, at point of sale or change of ownership (whichever occurs first).
• 2. Register their animals with the NSW local council by 6 months of age.

Please note. Cats settled with their owners before the commencement of the Companion Animals Act on 1st July, 1999 are exempt from lifetime registration. However, they must be identified by either a microchip or a collar with a tag attached that shows the name of the cat and the address or phone number of the owner. 

To read the full brochure, click on the image on the left to download the 'Information for Cat Owners in NSW'brochure

 Dog Off - leash Area

Council provides and "Off - leash" area which is the area north of the work's Depot Between the Levee bank and the Bogan River to the south eastern corner - lot 3,Dp 746 465 (opposite the property "Yelate".

Where a charitable or voluntary non-profit organisation based within Bogan Shire wishes to use a Council facility, the following conditions apply:

• Any electricity used will be paid for by the user - meter to be read before and after the function;
• Council will ensure the facility is in a clean and tidy condition before use and the user is to ensure it is in the same condition immediately after use. If cleaning is required by Council, actual costs of same are to be charged to the user;
• Any breakages or losses of Council equipment are to be paid for by the user at replacement cost or actual cost of repairs;
• Any work, except for routine preparation, required by the user to be carried out by Council out of normal working hours, is to be paid for at actual cost;
• Organisations are required to book the facility in adequate time to allow Council to prepare it for use;
• The General Manager will have the authority to impose a security/cleaning deposit if he thinks fit;
• Bookings must be made at least one week in advance, particularly ovals, otherwise charges will apply.

Mid-State Shearing Shed

The Mid-State Shearing Shed is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. It was built in a disused railway goods shed by a group of retired shearers and the people of Nyngan. Their wish was to inform the public of the important contribution that the shearing industry is continuing to make to Nyngan and New South Wales. The organisers also wished for the Mid-State Shearing Shed to display the talents of the local artists. The Shed is located on the Mitchell Highway adjacent to a parking bay and Heritage Park.

The Nyngan & District Museum

The Nyngan Museum is located in the 1883 Railway Station building, Railway Square.

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4:00 pm, with entry to the museum closing at 3:00pm.

Open weekends 10am - 2.00pm, with entry to the museum closing at 1.00pm.

The fully refurbished and expanded site houses an extensive variety of information, photographs and artefacts including:

• Aboriginal history in the region.
• European settlement from the late 1800s.
• Mining history and development.
• The development of the railway and township.
• Our participation in the World War conflicts, including the hand painted honour roll form 1919.
• Video of the 1990 flood in the Palais Theatrette, which showcases the seats and façade tiles from the Palais Theatre, which was demolished at the end of 2019.
• Service clubs including Lions, Rotary, Probus, Masonic Lodge, Buffalo Lodge, I.O.O.F.M.U, Scouting and Girl Guides.
• Communication history including the telephone exchanges from the town and railway, telephones, typewriters, and cameras.
• Homewares including kitchen, dining, and sewing items.
• Hospital and Red Cross.
• Education.
• Dolls.

Development continues in the two shed areas which will house the Palais Theatre projectors, items from the Prince of Wales wing from Canonbar Station, Blacksmith/Wheelwright workshop, a buggy and sulky and the history of laundry processes. The original railway shed will house the two railway trikes and other items used by fettlers during the early years of the railway.

Our volunteer historian provides information on family histories from our available resources, which at this stage are limited.

Tours and educational programs are available and treasure hunts for children.

Council provides a number of services to benefit the community Services and facilities provided to the community include:-
Library
Museum
Medical Centres
Bogan Bush Mobile Children's Service
Rural & Town Cemeteries
Town and Community Halls
Sporting Facilities
Swimming Pool
Racecourse
Bogan River Recreation Reserve
Numerous Parks and Gardens