Council Column 24th September 2026

MITCHELL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION WORK Council is carrying out construction work to replace culverts on the Mitchell Highway, north of Nyngan. The work sites are located approximately 500 metres north of the Barrier Highway intersection and continuing towards Girilambone for 5km. This work is expected to take approximately 6 weeks, and road users should expect short delays, with traffic lights in operation. BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE Optometrist Clinics: Thursda ...

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Mayors Column - 17th September 2026

Dusty Langby and his team, including his mum and the ‘Dollar for Dusty’ campaign to raise money for Little Wings Foundation, have reached Canberra to meet with the Prime Minister. They have raised over $500k on their sixteen day, 540km trek from Warren in NSW to Canberra. What an amazing achievement for a 12-year-old boy to care so much for other people and to try and make a change to their health and wellbeing. The whole of Australia is behind you mate and what an accomplishment to ...

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Council Column 10th September 2026

BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE September is Mental Health Awareness Month at Bogan Shire Medical Centre. The BSMC is encouraging patients, families, and community to take a moment to check in with themselves, and with each other. RU OK? Day: Thursday 10 September - is a powerful reminder that a simple conversation can make a real difference. At the Bogan Shire Medical Centre, we’re here to support the health and wellbeing of our community. If you or someo ...

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Mayors Column - 3rd September 2026

Congratulations to the Bogan Bulls on coming away with the grand final win last Saturday. Such a great effort and was a great game to watch; took lots of guts and determination for the end result to get over the top of Walgett and take away the 2026 Premiership. Also, congratulations to the girls Gulargambone Flamin’ Galahs on defeating Coonamble Rams 19-7 in the women’s Ahrens Cup Tri Tag grand final also played in Nyngan. Well done to coaches, volunteers, committees, supporters and ...

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Road Condition Report - 24th August 2026

Bogan Shire Council wishes to advise the travelling public that unsealed rural roads within the Bogan Shire Council are now OPEN to all vehicles, with caution. For up to date road closure information within our area & weekend reports please visit Councils website at www.bogan.nsw.gov.au and also through the RTA at www.livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au for any changes to the current road conditions.

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Mayors Column - 13th August 2026

Good to see a bit of rain coming through the district Sunday night hopefully there is a bit more to come yet. We certainly need it again, especially those areas under crop. I would like to congratulate the Three Rivers Machinery Nyngan Ag Expo Committee on the event they organised for this year and also the support of the sponsors. There was something for everyone to see and enjoy, the weather was at its best for the Tractor Pull, after a two-year absence. The Expo Committee ...

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Mayors Column - 30th July 2026

The Three Rivers Machinery 34th Nyngan Ag Expo will take place this weekend Saturday the 1st August 2026, at the Nyngan Showground. Thousands are expected to flock to Nyngan, the gates will open at 9am with lots of exhibits on display, from farm machinery, finance, Show and Shine, food and wine, fashion, dog trials, sports shear, arts and crafts, live music, kids’ activities and last but not least the Vintage and Modified Tractor Pull.

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NSW Government Planning Reforms

The NSW Government has introduced significant reforms introduced by the NSW Government, aimed at increasing housing supply, improving the efficiency of development assessment processes and reducing significant delays. The Planning reforms introduced by the NSW Government include new statutory assessment timeframes, improving development assessment and providing standard development conditions of consent. As Councils in NSW have a significant role in development approval, this will affect the way ...

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Council Column 9th July 2026

MITCHELL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION WORK Council will be carrying out construction work to replace culverts on Mitchell Highway between Nyngan and the saleyards (from approximately 500 metres from the Barrier Highway turn-off and continuing for the next 5km towards Girilambone). This work will take approximately 10 weeks and road users should expect short delays, with traffic lights in operation. BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE – SKIN CHECKS Dr Mina Ayad is avail ...

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Council Column 25th June 2026

BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE – BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS Bogan Shire Medical Centre is supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month to help raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer. Bowel cancer can affect people of all ages, but the risk increases as we get older. When detected early, over 90 per cent of cases can be successfully treated. Common symptoms can include: • Changes in bowel habits • Blood in the stool or rectal bleedin ...

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