BOGAN SHIRE SENIORS WEEK 15-20 MARCH
Sunday 15 March: Free concert at the Nyngan Bowling Club from 2pm featuring Keith Potger, an original member of the iconic 1960s Australian folk-pop group The Seekers.
Monday 16 March: 10am Bingo at the Nyngan Bowling Club; 10am Seniors Week church service and morning tea at the Nyngan Uniting Church.
Tuesday 17 March: 10am social bowls at the Nyngan Bowling Club; 11.30am water aerobics at the Nyngan pool.
Wednesday 18 March: 11am-1pm Nyngan Health Service garden party and line dancing at the residents garden. Free health checks.
Thursday 19 March: 10am Bogan Shire Seniors Week morning tea. Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre. Presentation of the Senior Citizen of the Year; 11.30am water aerobics at the Nyngan pool.
Friday 20 March: 9.30am village visit to Girilambone with 10am morning tea at local school and drop in at the Bushcraft café and the newly refurbished railway station.
BUFFEL GRASS
Council’s biosecurity officer is seeking local landholders who have Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) on their properties to take part in a joint CSIRO and DPIRD research project. The project involves collecting plant samples and GPS locations to help identify genetic lineages and map the spread of invasive Buffel grass populations. Landholders willing to participate should contact Council on 68359000
REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING
Community members are encouraged to report all incidents of illegal dumping of rubbish via RIDonline.epa.nsw.gov.au or by telephone on 131555. You can provide the address of the incident using the GPS on your device or select the location on the provided map.
When you report via RIDonline, Bogan Shire Council is sent an email alert about the incident so we can respond. To follow up on a report, call Council on 6835 9000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Importantly, if you discover obviously dangerous waste, such as that omitting toxic fumes or spilt chemicals you should call 000 and report it immediately.
COMPANION ANIMALS – CONTROL OF DOGS
Residents are reminded that dogs must be under the effective control of a competent person at all times when in public, and owner’s yards should be secure to ensure animals do not escape. Dog owners particularly are reminded of their responsibility to have their pets microchipped and registered, or risk fines (starting at $330). Fines are enforceable and if stray animals are impounded, further fees will apply. Further information of your obligations can be found at https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/dogs-cats/ or by contacting Council during business hours on 6835 9000. Council can only act on complaints if they are made in the appropriate manner - by telephone: 6835 9000; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or in person at 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan.
OVERGROWN PROPERTIES
Residents of Nyngan and the villages are reminded to keep their properties from becoming overgrown. Not only do these properties look unsightly, but they can also harbour rodents, snakes and other problematic animals. For further information or to report an overgrown property contact Council administration on 68359000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BOGAN SHIRE LIBRARY
Story Time: Every Tuesday from 10.30am -11.30am
Baby Time: Every Friday at 11.00am
Further details can be found on the Bogan Shire Library Facebook page.
BOGAN SHIRE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Drop-in sessions for those aged 12-24 years each weekday from 3pm-6pm during term time and 12pm-3pm in school holidays).
Bogan Bush Fellas: Every Thursday from 10.30am
Bogan Craft Group: Every Tuesday from 10am
NYNGAN WAR MEMORIAL POOL
The March opening hours are: 6.30am – 8.00am; 11.00am – 7.00pm.
Season ticket for a single: $110
Season ticket for a family: $215
Single daily admission: $3
Children aged 2 years and under (if swimming): $1.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 26 March from 5.30pm. 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. Council meetings are now livestreamed. The link can be found on www.bogan.nsw.gov.au.