NYNGAN SHOW DAY 2026 – HALF DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Nyngan Show Day – Monday 18 May 2026, from 12pm has been designated a half day Local Public Holiday, allowing members of the community to enjoy the day and support the Nyngan Show.
BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE - FLU VACCINATIONS
May is National Influenza Vaccination Month. Vaccination is an effective way to reduce your risk of severe flu and its complications, especially for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic health conditions. Please contact the Bogan Shire Medical Centre team on (02) 6832 1305 to make an appointment.
BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE - FREE NASAL SPRAY FLU VACCINES FOR KIDS (AGES 2–4 YEARS)
Free nasal spray influenza vaccines are now available for children aged two to four years under the NSW Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccination Program. This needle-free vaccine is administered as a gentle spray into each nostril, offering a quick, painless, and stress-free alternative to traditional injections.
The initiative follows a significant rise in influenza cases among young children in NSW, including over 24,500 infections and increased hospital presentations and admissions in 2025.
Vaccination rates for children under 5 remain below target, and young children are at higher risk of serious illness from influenza. The nasal spray vaccine aims to improve uptake by removing common barriers such as needle anxiety.
Parents and carers are encouraged to contact the Bogan Shire Medical Centre on (02) 6832 1305 for more information or to book an appointment.
BOGAN SHIRE POP-UP LIBRARY
Bogan Shire Library is undergoing renovations which include new flooring, lighting, painting and shelving. To allow these works to take place, the library building in Cobar Street remains closed until Friday 29 May.
A pop-up library is operating from the CWA Hall so members can continue borrowing books and accessing library services. Opening hours for the pop-up library are Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm, with a 30-minute closure from 12.30pm to 1.00pm.
Weekly Programs: CWA Hall pop up.
- Tuesdays – Story Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
- Thursdays – Story Time (CCWF): 10.00am – 12.00pm
- Fridays – Baby Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Further details can be found on the Bogan Shire Library Facebook page.
WASTE 2 ART COMPETITION
Bogan Shire Council is hosting the local Waste 2 Art competition. Entries are invited to be judged and displayed at the Nyngan Show on May 17-18. WASTE 2 ART is a community art exhibition and competition open to all residents of the NetWaste region.
The competition showcases creative works made from reused waste materials. The aim is to challenge peoples’ perceptions about ‘rubbish’ and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts.
Individuals, schools, and community groups are invited to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials which would otherwise have been thrown away or, considered useless.
This year’s theme is ‘Shrink Your Footprint’ and all entries must be able to fit into a shoe box.
The Competition will include the following categories:
Primary School
2-Dimensional - Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
3-Dimensional - Sculpture/Installation
Functional – Utilitarian or serves a purpose: furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials.
Secondary School
2-Dimensional Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
3-Dimensional Sculpture/Installation
Functional – Utilitarian or serves a purpose: furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials.
Community (Open to non-professional artists)
2-Dimensional Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
3-Dimensional Sculpture/Installation
Functional – Utilitarian or serves a purpose: furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials.
Open
2-Dimensional Poster/Painting/Collage/Drawing
3-Dimensional Sculpture/Installation
Functional – Utilitarian or serves a purpose:furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials.
Entries should be delivered to the Nyngan Showground Walker Pavilion between 2-4pm on Thursday, May 14 2026.
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.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
An Extraordinary Meeting (Estimates Meeting) of Council will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026 from 5.30pm. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 28 May 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.