We’ve had a few early morning frosts to really remind us that winter is upon us. This time of year, there is a good number of tourists coming through Nyngan and its always great to see the free camping areas well used, especially those enjoying the Upper Weir free camping, which is a great spot on the river. The newest tourist attraction of the Water Tower Mural is another popular stop with tourists travelling through town. Our Visitor Information Centre and Museum do a great job, being the first contact for many tourists visiting Nyngan.
Last Thursday nights Council meeting had a full agenda including the adoption of the 2025/26 Operational Plan and Budget. The operational report on the Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre, gave a comprehensive outline of activities, which really does reflect the the ongoing purpose of the Centre as a multi-use and inclusive space for our community. Also presented to the meeting was the Bogan Shire Medical Centre Operational Report, giving a full outline of the range of additional allied health services now provided at the centre, including physiotherapy, podiatry, psychiatry, and the addition of the aboriginal health Worker, these services, in addition to a variety of Telehealth services for a variety of specialists, reflects the need for these services in our community being met. At the Council Meeting, Council resolved to continue its ongoing membership with Outback Arts and the Regional Arts Development Program and the Bogan Shire Local Housing Strategy was also adopted.
Road’s maintenance throughout the Shire is continuing, including continuation of resheeting a section of Monkey Bridge Road, continue grading of Pangee Road, the commencement of grading of Canonba Road, recommencement of resheeting on Coffils Lane, and the continuation of shoulder grading on the Barrier Highway.
With the Duck Creek Picnic Races on this Saturday 5th July, the Committee have been busy leading up to the event. The Nyngan community spirit is in full swing with this week being hailed as “Duck Creek Week”. Local businesses are on board, decorating their shop fronts, encouraging people to shop locally in the lead up to the event. Driving down Pangee Street, the blue and yellow balloons decorate the street, in addition to The Big Bogan in the spirit of the event too. A great event for our town, seeing an influx of people to Nyngan for the weekend.
Mayor Glen Neill