COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP - COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

Bogan Shire Council has a responsibility to develop a Community Strategic Plan, covering the next 10 years, which identifies the community’s key priorities and aspirations for the future of our Shire enabling decision making on the allocation of resources and efforts and covering a broad range of issues and services.

Our Community Engagement Workshop session, which is being held on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at the Nyngan RSL at 6.00pm, is an opportunity for you to contribute to the future of the Bogan Shire LGA, including the township of Nyngan, by putting forward your ideas and vision for the future.

If you are not able to attend the workshop but would like to provide input to the Plan, please send us your ideas via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NYNGAN SHOW DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Council has been advised that the NSW Government has approved a full day public holiday on Monday 26 May 2025 for Nyngan Show Day.

BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE

Some patients of the Bogan Shire Medical Centre are now liable for a co-payment, or gap fee on certain appointments which were introduced on Monday 3 February 2025.

These new fees DO NOT apply to patients who are:

• Under 16 years of age

• Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders

• Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card holders

• Foster Child Health Care Card holders

• Health Care Card holders

• Low Income Health Care Card holders

• Pensioner Concession Card holders

• Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Health Card holders Fees for all other patients will be charged as follows:
• Item 23: GP consult up to 15 minutes - $82.85 with a Medicare rebate of $42.85

• Item 36: GP consult 15 to 40 minutes - $132.90 with a Medicare rebate of $82.90

• Item 44: GP consult over 40 minutes - $182.15 with a Medicare rebate of $122.15 All fees will be payable by EFTPOS only at the time of the

The introduction of gap fees was decided on by Bogan Shire Council as part of its annual budget to help meet the costs of providing medical services to our community.

NYNGAN WATER

Council received some feedback from Nyngan residents over the new year regarding the colour of their water. This was likely the result of the inflow of fresh water to the weir, via Albert Priest Channel, in mid December.

Council regularly flushes its mains and carries out routine testing at the treatment plant and other locations throughout the reticulation network.

These tests have indicated the reticulated water supply is safe to drink and there are no concerns with PFAS (“forever chemical”) levels.

Council is in the process of replacing its 83-year-old water treatment plant, which will take several years. In the meantime, if you have any concerns with water quality please contact Council on 68359000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BOGAN SHIRE LIBRARY

Story Time: Every Monday and Tuesday at 10.30am Baby Time: Every Friday at 11am

BOGAN SHIRE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Term one drop-in times (12-24 year olds): 3pm – 6pm

For updates and notifications for BSYCC, please follow the Bogan Shire Council Facebook page or the Instagram page ‘BSC_YOUTHANDCOMMUNITYCENTRE’

Bogan Bush Fellas: Every Thursday from 10.30am

NYNGAN WAR MEMORIAL POOL

The February opening hours are;

Mon - Friday: 6.30am-8.00am, 11.00am-8.00pm Sat-Sun: 11.00am-8.00pm.

Entry fees are:

Season ticket for a single $110 Season ticket for a family $215 Single daily admission $3

Children 2 years and under (if swimming) $1

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 27 February at 7pm. Members of the public are welcome to sit in the visitor gallery at Council meetings (with the exception of during confidential time). Council business papers, minutes and a recording of meetings are available on the website www.bogan.nsw.gov.au or as hard copy at the Nyngan Library.