Council Column 25th June 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 – 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 bleeding
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent abdominal pain or discomfort
• Unexplained tiredness or fatigue
If you have any concerns about your bowel health or are experiencing symptoms, please make an appointment at The Bogan Shire Medical Centre on (02) 6832 1305 to discuss them with your doctor.

BOGAN SHIRE LIBRARY
Story Time: Tuesday 10:30am -11:30am
Story Time with Catholic Care Wilcannia Forbes: Wednesday 10:00am -12:00pm
Baby Time: Friday11:00am-12:00pm

BOGAN SHIRE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre activities continue for youth aged 12-24 years.
Drop in weekdays from 3-6pm and get involved in a mix of sports, games, cooking, creative sessions, and fun activities.
Bogan Bush Fellas: Thursday 10am-12pm
Nyngan Craft group: Monday 10am-1pm
School Holiday Program (Monday 6 July – Friday 17 July): Drop in weekdays 12pm-3pm for youth aged 12-24 years.

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: admin@bogan.nsw.gov.au; 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 admin@bogan.nsw.gov.au. Importantly, if you discover obviously dangerous waste, such as that omitting toxic fumes or spilt chemicals you should call 000 and report it immediately.

VISIT NYNGAN ON FACEBOOK
The Nyngan Visitor Information Centre has launched a “Visit Nyngan” Facebook page to promote local tourism and to provide updated information on local events, attractions, road condition and more to visitors and the local community.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 25 June 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 https://bogan.nsw.gov.au/your-council/council-meeting-minutes-business-papers.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Bogan Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Ngemba, Wayilwan and Wiradjuri Mayi people.
We acknowledge that Bogan Shire covers the Ngemba, Wayilwan and Wiradjuri Nations.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples present today.