BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE - FREE NASAL SPRAY FLU VACCINES FOR KIDS (AGES 2–4)
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 LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
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.
BUSHCARE VOLUNTEER DAY
The Bogan River Bush Care Group is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and help clean up Rotary Park, Nyngan, at a litter pick-up session on Thursday, 28 May from 8am to 10.30am. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, water, a snack and a hat, and wear enclosed shoes and suitable outdoor clothing. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Bogan Shire Council on 6835 9000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 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.
Bogan Shire Council also has a ranger on call at all times on 0428 607407 and if a situation is urgent and people are in immediate danger, please call 000.
For information on responsible pet ownership, including reporting incidents go to:
https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/dogs-cats/responsible-pet-ownership/
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.
RECYCLING – BE MINDFUL OF CONTAMINATION
Bogan Shire Council has been notified of an increasing amount of contamination found in the Nyngan recycling.
If you are unsure of what items can and can’t be recycled call into Bogan Shire Council and pick up one of our fridge magnets or stickers. Please don’t put grass clippings, syringes, dirty nappies, unwashed food containers and dead animals into your yellow bin. Residents are also reminded not to put their recycling into plastic bin bags.
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.