NYNGAN WATER TOWER ART
Please tell us what you would like to see painted on the water tower next to the Nyngan Bowling Club. Council has decided to use some grant funding to do a mural on the water tower and is looking for input from the community on what images should be included in the mural, as well as the style.
We’re happy to receive emails describing what you would like to see but please also include pictures / drawings / photos if you would like to. The intention is for Council to make a decision on what to put on the water tower at its July Council Meeting so please get your ideas in to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to the Bogan Shire Council offices by Friday 5 July.
DRAFT BUDGET FOR 2024/2025 ON EXHIBITION
The. Bogan Shire Council draft operational budget for 2024/2025 is on exhibition until 13 June 2024. A full copy of the draft budget is available on Council’s website - https://www.bogan.nsw.gov.au/public-notices/340-draft-operational-plan-and-budget-2024-2025 or from the customer service counter and the Shire offices.Council welcomes all feedback and comments from the community which can be directed via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or in person to the Mayor and Councillors for discussion at Council’s meeting on 27 June 2024 when the budget will be adopted.
FLU VACCINES AT BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE
The Bogan Shire Medical Centre is currently providing the influenza vaccines for people aged six months and over. The flu vaccination is free for children under five; adults over 65; pregnant women; and for all people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or who have a chronic disease.
To make an appointment phone The Bogan Shire Medical Centre 68321 305.
LARKIN OVAL NETBALL COURTS CLOSED
The two asphalt netball courts at Larkin Oval are currently closed for surfacing work until Friday 7 June, however the grass netball courts are still available for use.
BIG BOGAN STREET FESTIVAL
The Big Bogan Festival – Street Edition will take place on 28 September 2024 in Nyngan. Local vendors, hobbyists, and stall holders are invited to participate in the markets on the day.
Expression of interest (EOI) is also open for clubs and community organisations interested in participating in this event. Please email EOI’s and any enquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BOGAN SHIRE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre has drop-in sessions for those aged 12-24 from 3pm-6pm.
Regular activities this month include:
Rugby League Skills with Vinnie and James – Mondays. Journaling with Brooke – Wednesdays
Mentoring for Young Men – Thursdays Basketball with James – Fridays.
In addition, look out for our June calendar which includes some fun activities: Thursday June 6 – Just Dance Thursday
Tuesday June 11 – Spag bowl making Thursday June 13 – Pyjama party Tuesday June 18 – Slime making Thursday June 20 – Kahoots Trivia Tuesday June 25 – Brownie Making
Thursday June 27 – Guess the Song competition.
NYNGAN LIBRARY
Story time: Every Monday and Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am Baby Time: Every Friday from 11am-12pm
Tech Savvy for Seniors: Thursday 12 June 10am-12pm.
RATES AND WATER
Fourth quarter rate instalments were due for payment on 31 May. Please contact Council as soon as possible if you are having difficulties making your rates or water payments so arrangements may be entered into. If ratepayers do not make contact, they may be referred to a debt recovery agent and further fees and charges added to the account.
All overdue payments also incur an interest charge of eight percent, calculated daily. Council may also install flow restrictors to water meters for ratepayers with overdue water accounts. This is a last resort option.
Payments can be made in person by cash, cheque and eftpos at Council between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Customers can also use bpay, direct debit, credit card, or deductions from Centrelink. Please contact Council if you wish to discuss any of these options further.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 27 June 2024 commencing at 7pm. 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.