LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
Nominations for the local government elections opened on Monday 5 August and close at 12 noon on Wednesday 14 August. Those wishing to stand for election to Bogan Shire Council should lodge an application through the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC). All information on how to register and nominate can be found at https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2024-nsw-local-government-elections/becoming-a-candidate-for-the-2024-local-government-elections#nom
The NSWEC will publish the details of successfully nominated candidates progressively from Thursday, August 8. A final list of Candidates, in ballot paper order after the ballot paper draw which will be conducted on August 15 at the offices of the Returning Officer for each Council area. The results will be published on the NSWEC website. The Local Government election will take place on Saturday 14 September. Voting is compulsory for all adults over the age of 18.
NYNGAN WASTE FACILITY RECYCLING SHED
The recycling shed at the Bogan Shire Waste Facility is now open. Members of the public can visit the shed during Waste Facility opening hours. In return for taking an item you can give a donation to the Nyngan branch of CanAssist. There is a QR code at the site for online donations, or a cash donation can be made at the Bogan Shire Council administration building at 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan. Community members can take useful items to the shed but it will incur waste delivery charges (payable by voucher or Eftpos).
RATES AND WATER
Water accounts issued for the June 2024 quarter were due for payment on 31 July. Annual Rate Notices for 2024/2025 have been issued with the first instalment due for payment on 31 August.
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 10.5 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.
OVERGROWN PROPERTIES
Council has been made aware of a number of overgrown properties in Nyngan and the villages. Not only do these properties look unsightly, but they can also harbour rodents, snakes and other problematic animals. As the weather warms up these properties also present a fire risk.
If a property owner doesn’t comply with Council instructions to remove overgrown vegetation within an acceptable time-frame council will enter the property and clear it – with all costs passed on to the owner. For further information or to report an overgrown property contact Council administration on 68359000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BIG BOGAN STREET FESTIVAL - Tickets
Tickets are now available for the Big Bogan Street Festival, which will take place in Nyngan on Saturday September 28 2024. Tickets are free and are available at www.trybooking.com/CSVPM
There is a family-friendly line up of entertainment which includes live performances by the Wolfe Brothers, Jo Hyndes, Bec White, Baker Boys Band, and the Beanies (ABC Kids). For more information or to book your spot, please contact Haylee Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
BIG BOGAN STREET FESTIVAL - Vendors
We invite all community organisations to participate in the Big Bogan Street Festival on Saturday, September 28 2024, in Nyngan. This exciting event will run from 12pm to 11pm and feature live entertainment, activities for families and children, market stalls, and food vendors.
If your organisation would like to be part of the day, we welcome your ideas and involvement. You can set up a vendor stall, provide a canteen service, services or food catering. Free vendor tents are available, please let us know if you require a tent when booking.
Contact us today to secure your spot and contribute to making this festival a memorable event for all. For more information or to book your spot, please contact Haylee Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
NYNGAN LIBRARY
The Nyngan Library is currently undergoing a renovation. It will remain open however all August activity sessions including story time and baby time will take place at the BSYCC.
Story time: Every Monday and Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am (during term time)
Baby Time: Every Friday from 11am-12pm (not on Friday 8 August)
For further information contact the Nyngan Library on 68359080 or see the Facebook page.
YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
The BSYCC has drop-in sessions for those aged 12-24 from 3pm-6pm.
Regular activities this month include:
Boxing bootcamp– Mondays
Mentoring for Young Men – Thursdays
Rugby League clinic – Fridays
Please see the Bogan Shire Facebook Page or bsc_youthandcommunitycentre on Instagram.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 22 August 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.