I would like to begin this week with the welcomed rainfall across our region, and also our thoughts are with our Central Queensland neighbours for the heartbreak they are all experiencing right now, I know we are always grateful for rain events, but when it is so devastating to people’s livelihoods, it’s hard to be appreciative.
I would like to thank all those that attended the New Resident Day in Nyngan on Saturday, and also the staff involved in the organisation, and the Bowling Club for the use of the venue.
At the Council Meeting held on Thursday 27th March 2025, Council endorsed that as part of the progress for the Future Drought Resilience Plan, Bogan Shire Council will enter into a project with Warren and Coonamble Councils, under the arrangement that the $300,000 allocated for the three towns, be used to establish the Region as premier nature-based tourist destinations. The three councils will announce a combined project committee for the Regional Drought Resilience program and work collaboratively for the succession of the project.
In the next fortnight throughout the Shire, you can expect roadworks continuing on Coffils Lane re-sheeting funded by Infrastructure Betterment Fund, re-sheeting on Currans Road funded by Infrastructure Betterment Fund, re-sheeting on Budgery Road funded by Infrastructure Betterment Fund, re-sheeting on Glengariff Road, Grading of Murrawombie Road, Grading of Booroomugga Road, continued construction of a footpath on Wambiana Street funded by Resources for Regions. Council staff are also busy getting grounds ready for the Hermidale Gymkhana and preparations for the Nyngan showground for the Anzac Day race meet.
With the school holidays approaching, a range of activities will be available for children and youth at the Bogan Shire Library and the Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre.
StormCo will return to Nyngan to mark 20 years of visiting the Bogan Shire with a community event on Sunday 13 April from 11am to 3pm. The day will include a BBQ, face painting, drama, games, and jumping castles, open to all ages. Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Regular StormCo activities will run from Monday 14 April to Wednesday 16 April from 10am to 12pm at O’Reilly Park for children aged 5 to 12 years.
In the youth section (ages 12 to 24), the Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre will host several grant-funded main events. Youth Week 2025 celebrations will take place on Monday 14 April from 2pm to 5pm, featuring a mobile Escape Room. The Autumn Holiday Break event, also on 14 April, will run from 1pm to 4pm, offering a mechanical bull and rock climbing—enclosed shoes are required.
To stay up to date with all school holiday events in the Bogan Shire, follow: Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre (ages 12-24) Facebook: Bogan Shire Council Instagram: bsc_youthandcommunitycentre Bogan Shire Library (all ages) Facebook: Nyngan, Bogan Shire Library, and Bogan Shire Council pages If you require more information, please contact Bogan Shire office (02) 68359000.
Mayor Glen Neill